Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: sourcing motion control parts

Considering the cost and compromise in strength, I would opt for some steel square tube and a buddy with a welder. The aluminum extrusions do look nice though and probably ample for a small gantry router.
Ron

aerowright <mnemesh@...> wrote:


Check out mcmaster.com page 1490, just enter it in the search field and it'll take you to
that page. New stuff ain't cheap, about $100 for a 1.5x3x96 piece. Then you start adding
in all the misc connectors and what not and it gets expensive real quick.

Regards,
Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
wrote:

>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Tyson S."
> wrote:
> > Along these lines I am looking for a source to get extruded aluminum
> > framing for a CNC Router project. No one puts the price of thier
> stuff
> > on any web site. I have no idea what this stuff costs.
> >
>
> Yup, for linear rails, I google the manuufacturer and call them to
> see who is local. The manufacturer usually knows a couple local
> people and gettting 3 quotes will keep people honest.
>
> For the 80/20 stuff that seems to be pretty unique stuff. There are
> so many sizes and types that you really need to look at the catalouge
> pages.
>
> Let us know what you find out. On that stuff, I would get a couple
> prices also as some people are VAR's and mark it up quite a bit.
>
> Dave

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