Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Extreme CNC

Chris,

At least one manufacture does sell a CNC router that is just like you are
asking for.

Bob Campbell
Bob Campbell Designs
www.Campbelldesigns.com
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From: "lcdpublishing" <lcdpublishing@...>
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:49 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Extreme CNC


> Well, there is something here that can be addressed to this topic.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Loading the material would be no more difficult than loading sheet
> good on a panel saw.
>
> Just a thought.
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