RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Rackmounts for CNC Systems

HI tnt,

Yeah, I knew that. I'm just missing the rest of the Rack Mount System!

You really mean "Rack Mount System", not just a rack mount enclosure, as
Ballendo has queried about.

I couldn't resist replying after I recalled that I had "scrounged" a
rack-mount component to use as my driver/PS box.

I'm currently looking for a convenient enclosure for my next Driver/PS box.
This one is likely to be an external drive enclosure for a 5.25" hard drive,
unless I can find something better for less then $50.

Suggestions?

Alan KM6VV

> A "rack mount" is much more than an enclosure method.
>
> If you have access to surplus rack mount equipment (as I do), you
> will find that the enclosures, mountings, power supplies, drive
> electronics, ventilation system, etc. are all much better
> built...which translates into $$$$$ if you had to do it from scratch.
> It is well worth the effort (which is why I am asking questions) to
> reuse and salvage any components you can.
>
> As for shop floor space, I note that a laptop with mouse can easily
> take up the same floor space as a rack that holds the rack mounted
> equipment.
>
> If you have dealt with electronic test equipment, you will know that
> rack mounting is always an option offered....for $$$.
>
> TMT
>
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "too_many_tools"
> <too_many_tools@...> wrote:
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Alan Marconett <KM6VV@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Ballendo, tmt,
> > >
> > > I used a rack-mount box for my first controller, see:
> > > Driver-PS & Pendant in the photos.
> > >
> > > Does that count?
> > >
> > > Alan KM6VV
> > >
> > >
> > > ballendo wrote:
> > > > Both Ah-Ha! and Microkinetics have sold rackmount CNC setups
> for
> > many
> > > > years. Their customers can tell you more, as I'm not sure what
> > you're
> > > > really asking?
> > > >
> > > > The "arrangement" is simply an enclosure method? What Am I
> > missing here?
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps,
> > > >
> > > > Ballendo
> > > >
> > > > P.S. I think using rackmount setups can result in far larger
> > footprint
> > > > than necessary these days. But it IS a "standard" (which could
> > matter
> > > > if other parts of the sytstem are similarly rack-mounted) and
> it
> > IS
> > > > easily goten to for repairs/mods etc. I surely wouldn't use it
> > for
> > > > a "typical" homeshop CNC machine setup!
> > > >
> > > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "too_many_tools"
> > > > <too_many_tools@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Who is using a rackmount for their CNC system?
> > > >>I would like to hear how this arrangement has worked out for
> you.
> > > >>Links to pictures of the setup would be great.
> > > >>
> > > >>Thanks
> > > >>
> > > >>TMT
> > > >>
> > >
> >
> > Any reason why you did not use a rack mount system for your next
> > setup?
> >
> > TMT
> >
>
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