Thursday, September 09, 2010

CNC Machine #2 - Z Axis

Tuesday, 19 May 2009 15:02 Last Updated on Friday, 03 September 2010 20:23 Written by Jamie
Article Index
CNC Machine #2
Base Frame
Z Axis
Bearing Holders
Z Axis Work
Latest Linear Truck
Racking Solved!
Lead Screw Nut
Motor Mount
Z Axis Adapters
Coming Together
Y Axis Nut
New Motors
Almost Done
Completed Machine
Mods and Upgrades
Costs
All Pages
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Finally an update :) It's not so much as I've been procrastinating a little because my other project is underway (the Aluminum Foundry) and I'm hoping some of my first parts will be for this machine HERE (probably re-do the Y Axis Rails as they flex just a little) - after you're done checking this update out - check out that project :)

Here are the linear rails and trucks I won off eBay - these are very nice and should be perfect for the Z Axis - I need to make a linear stage for the router to be mounted to next!

Z Axis Z Axis Start of Z Axis

Disclaimer

Some of the things shown on this site are very dangerous and should not be attempted unless you know all of the risks involved. To add, I don't always take the necessary precautions that I should, so just because you see me do something, does not mean it's safe, and I'm suggesting that you DO NOT attempt these things unless you do your due dilligence research and know all of the potential risks.