alum. box "table" for sherline was Re: New member new to cnc.

Alan,

It's a standard extrusion; most aluminum suppliers should have it.
The box form means it is easy to fix to the mill table and doesn't
add too much mass.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> Hi Ballendo,
>
> Why an aluminum "box", and where would you find it?
>
> I'd definitely agree on the 5400 over the 200 for CNC. The Rotary
table
> is a good addition, 'tho.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> ballendo wrote:
> >
> > Graham,
> >
> > Some have had problems withthe 2000 mill twisting on its column
> > during cuts. There was some discussion on the sherline yahoo gorup
> > awhile back.
> >
> > Also, the 5400 presents a more "known" setup than the myriad of
> > adjustments that have to be checked and re-checked when using the
> > 2000. Now, that's not any different than a "real" mill, but even
the
> > large cnc machines do away with most of the "adjustability" so
that
> > the machine/cutter location is more easily
established/determined...
> >
> > Lastly, if you clamp a 2x6x1/4 wall, 12 inch long, rectangular
> > alum "box" extrusion to the table of a 5400 and use the horizontal
> > milling base accessory from Sherline; you will have a large area
to
> > work AND the "dust" will tend to fall away due to gravity. This
> > technique also works well for other "flat" workpieces, like pc
> > boards...
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Ballendo