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Aluminum Ox

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by richthorn, Mar 15, 2014.

Aluminum Ox

Aluminum Ox

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by richthorn, Mar 15, 2014.

I have been looking for a good solid kit to build off of for some time and when I saw the Ox buildlog I knew I had to have one. Ordered most of the pieces from Open Builds and started planning. Had a nice gentleman named Chris cut the required plates from 6061 aluminum for me (he sells them on eBay now if you're interested) and got to work.

  1. richthorn

    richthorn Well-Known Builder

    richthorn published a new build:

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    richthorn, Mar 15, 2014
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  2. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    Well done Richthorn! Looks like you have the speeds dial in on this OX.
    What are you using for the controller? EDIT: I see your using the Gecko G540 nice!
    Keep up the good work
    p.s. gave you 5 star rating but spelled your name Richard sorry about that ;)
    kram242, Mar 15, 2014
    #2
  3. richthorn

    richthorn Well-Known Builder

    Well it is my name so we won't fault you :thumbsup:

    I'm using a Gecko G540 and some 380oz/in motors. The company I ordered from had some more powerful motors but they were 3/8" shaft and wouldn't work with the pulleys so I went with these guys but I'm not complaining. Should be a seriously capable machine once I slow it down a bit on the feedrate for cutting.
    richthorn, Mar 15, 2014
    #3
  4. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    they are more then enough for sure!:thumbsup: Sounds like a great setup for this machine, looking forward to your first cuts. :)
    kram242, Mar 15, 2014
    #4
  5. richthorn

    richthorn Well-Known Builder

    Just tested the X-Axis at 1000IPM and it didn't miss a single step. Quite the machine you designed :thumbsup:
    richthorn, Mar 15, 2014
    #5
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  6. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    Thanks @richthorn :thumbsup: Glad your liking it and I hope it brings you as much fun as it does for me!
    kram242, Mar 18, 2014
    #6
  7. brjig

    brjig Well-Known Builder

    What mounting plates are you using for the z-axis motor?
    brjig, May 26, 2014
    #7

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