Way Covers for the VMC - Part 1

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Special thanks to Robert Clean, DOMINIK LIZAK, James Waples, John Scherer, Jon Einarsson, Daniel Wagner and Ben Knight for their support!
Starting the work on the way covers for the DIY VMC. It's about time!
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[@evbunke2]

As you've probably learned from this, double stick tape + coolant is a no-no. Coolant will attack the adhesive and make it useless. Double stick works great for dry applications like plastics, we use it daily for cutting large renshape parts. It kinda works for wet jobs if you seal around the edge of the part with hot glue, and even then you can't break through the plate or the coolant will get in there. Machine seems to be coming along well though! Excited to see how the covers turn out.

[@ChrisDePrisco]

Yea, I figured it would hold up a little better though! At least the superglue worked well.

[@Stephen1455]

That's impressive to go to so much trouble and quality craftsmanship on this project! I have worked in quality shops where they discarded the proper covers and guards!!!

[@PiefacePete46]

Watching your videos really lifts my day! Thanks again.

[@ChrisDePrisco]

Glad you like them!

[@duggined]

Chris DePrisco

[@louisdale7115]

Yes Chris did you build the sander ,Love your work .

[@GeofDumas]

the fact that you're using the cnc machine you made to finish the cnc machine you're making is so damn cool

[@ChrisDePrisco]

+Geof Dumas I totally agree!

[@IronHeadMachine]

Looks like everything is dialed in nicely. Well done Sir! Thanks for sharing.

[@PeteBrubaker]

Well done dude! I'm constantly impressed (and a little jelly) by the progress you're making. Keep at it!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

That is a big job. Keep on keeping on.

[@ChrisDePrisco]

Indeed. I keep looking at it thinking "what have I gotten myself into..." lol

[@MrKackgesicht]

Nice work, mate! I'm studying mechanical engineering and I've ever wanted to build my own machine :D but theres no space and no time.. keep the things going forward and don't stop sharing it! Greetings from Germany

[@ChrisDePrisco]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@Panzax1]

I can believe the HSM strategy now. It seems to go faster after you dialed in the rpm/feed. Great work.

[@mountainmanfab]

not sure if you have found the source of your vertical deflection(surface finish issues from earlier) but think I may have spotted the culprit...try tying the 3 spindle mounts together on the sides with some 1/4" plate ....the thickness of the bore and end mounts vs the length of offset is probably allowing just enough flex to cause the chatter...more then strong enough not to notice it till under a cutting load. nice work as always m8!

[@atomicworkshop7635]

oh yeah... cutting sounds much healthier now. good job man

[@centurialinc]

Awesome I love your videos. We have big dreams of building our own in the near future and watching you has been very inspirational! Best Matt

[@mrhduhe18]

nice :) good to see the machine working well

[@russtuff]

Excellent! There isn't enough information about this type of cover, so feel free to stretch this series out :)

[@Thefreakyfreek]

russtuff pun intended

[@jacewalton6677]

Holy Fetch!!! are you planning on Milling some Engine Blocks with that thing?!

[@crisrose9707]

please do more music on the laser if you still have it!

[@robertkutz]

chris nice work.

[@ChrisMuncy]

Chris, couldn't help but notice your belt sander. Did you build that? I didn't see a video for it.

[@ChrisDePrisco]

It's a kit from www.polarbearforge.com/tools.html which is cheaper than getting the material cut locally. It went together easily and works great!

[@raulirimias4810]

Good Work !

[@f.brit0felix607]

Hello, how did you calculate this mechanism? Type cover? Greetings from Brazil.

[@petrmach2599]

Chris may I ask what the dimension are? Plates, rails, ball screws... and what steppers do you use for each axis. Thank you.

[@MegaChekov]

very fine

[@cnc-ua]

thanks for the video

[@falseseraph]

Q:Can you play the overwatch theme on fiber laser and see what happens?

[@YYanchev]

Много работа ти предстои. Ще станат страхотни. Успех

[@Stephen1455]

Try stubby drills excellent, cobalt, less chatter.

[@matthewcolvin4815]

What was your tool, rpm and feed rate?!

[@ChrisDePrisco]

It was a .125" diameter 2 flute, uncoated. 19,200 RPM, 45IPM, .125" DOC and .05" WOC. One of these days I'll push it until it breaks; I'm sure it can go much faster. :)

[@matthewcolvin4815]

Thank you very much!! I have built myself a router style CNC. Teaching myself feeds and speeds now! Your mill is looking awesome! Great work.

[@ChrisDePrisco]

Matthew Colvin This is an excellent (free) way to start: zero-divide.net/?page=fswizard

[@matthewcolvin4815]

good to know!! thanks

[@a0cdhd]

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