Re: Extreme CNC

Well, there is something here that can be addressed to this topic.

One thing that drives me nuts with most CNC routers is that they are
all made in a vertical spindle orientation - mine included. Now, if
I were to fit a router in my shop that can handle 4' x 8' sheet
goods, I would not have room for anything else. The machine would
have a foot print of about 6' x 10' allowing for a foot on either
side.

With good (rotary vane - high volume) vacuum clamping, you could
easily hold a sheet of plywood in a horizontal orientation. Thus,
you could also orient the spindle (and the rest of the machine)
horizontally. Now your machines footprint could be in the range of
3' x 10' with a sheet sideways, or about 3' x 6' with the sheet
standing vertical.

Loading the material would be no more difficult than loading sheet
good on a panel saw.

Just a thought.

Chris