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Post by rdagger on Sept 8, 2011 15:52:21 GMT -5
I often need to cut pieces that just wont fit under the z-axis. For example I need to cut some complex 3d notches in some 4x8's and the boards would need the 4 inch side facing up. Does anyone have any methods for these situations? I was thinking maybe to clamp the board in front of the HS1 and extend the router mount forward.
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Post by georgemyers on Sept 8, 2011 21:59:43 GMT -5
I think your idea would be the best option if you wanted to do it on the Romaxx.
If you do it on an ongoing basis you might want to consider making a dedicated cnc machine just for that. That is what I did when I decided needed to cut some wide sheets of foam board type material that could be up to 26 inchs wide and unlimited length. Guess my need was not that great as I still have not finished building it, getting ready to move so maybe I will look at it again in 3 or 4 months.
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Post by nova290 on Sept 9, 2011 7:19:12 GMT -5
My solution to this was to make a mount for the router that turns it 90 degrees on the Z axis. You should be able to work on heights of 12 inches and still have almost the full range of Z travel ( which is really X axis from the controllers viewpoint). I used the setup for various machining operations. My initial need was to increase my Z axis travel for my 4th axis setup. This way I can turn a much bigger diameter and not have to move the router in the mount to increase the Z travel. Reassigning the X and Z is easy. Just an idea for you. Works well for me.
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Post by georgemyers on Sept 9, 2011 15:30:22 GMT -5
nova290
Would it be possible for you to post a picture or two of your setup, sounds interesting. At my old age I cant quite visualize it so if possible can you post a picture or two?
thanks
george
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Post by rdagger on Sept 9, 2011 16:00:16 GMT -5
nova290
I like your idea.
Can Mach3 rotate the Z-axis or do you use different software?
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Post by nova290 on Sept 10, 2011 10:23:18 GMT -5
This is the mount  This is installed  With router  Again  |
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Post by jimwill52 on Sept 10, 2011 11:14:45 GMT -5
Very clever!
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Post by georgemyers on Sept 10, 2011 18:53:49 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the pictures, I would have never thought of doing it that way. Could have used that idea a year or two ago a few times.
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