Epoxy granite cnc mill build pictures

[@AgainsT1992]

Man I have to say this is the best home made milling machine I've ever seen on youtube and I've seen a lot of these.. Also I work as a mechanical engineer and I have to say that in case I will ever build a machine myself I will just follow your example because I don't know how to do it any better with "accessible tools". Props

[@jackskalski3699]

I keeping coming back to your build :D So many hidden gems in here. Like for example the DWH310FL compound. That's fantastic!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

I'm not one to say this is the best one I've seen, or comments like it, but it definitely is very high on the list, if not at the top. What I like most of all is the little things that some people might not think about like a lubrication system that doesn't require the machine to be pulled apart to service it. I have seen your build before, and it continues to impress me.

[@robertling9872]

Thanks for sharing Stef. You build a beautiful machine.

[@jsteifel]

really impressive build, your attention to detail is spectacular. Thanks for letting us see this.

[@nickp4793]

I like this format a lot. Quick pictures with text, and the viewer can pause wherever they need to see the details carefully. I've followed your build on the forums, on FB, and in video format here. This video slideshow is awesome:) Thanks.

[@Svanitterzon]

thanks these comments are much appreciated!

[@marcoperuch]

may I ask which forum you've posted your build progress?

[@elminz]

Thanks for taking the time to share. Still the most impressive DIY build I've seen.

[@joppepeelen]

such an insane build !! blows my mind how you tought of everything !

[@dannymullane9252]

All of this is fantastically interesting to me im trying to take it all in keep making things that occupied your mind .

[@datikon7843]

Dear Stef, I sincerely admire the milling machine you built! This is one of the best examples I have ever seen. The highest production culture and capital approach is visible. I was very inspired by your story. Please continue and develop! Konstantin (Ukraine).

[@PHUSII]

Best home made cnc mill ever. Can't wait for more zyndap parts! :)

[@mrpraefekt6252]

Your machine is simply awesome! No shortcuts taken. I am in awe!

[@klab3929]

Wow man thank you for this video, been watching the build and wanting to make my own machine these pictures can come in handy to check my sanity!

[@T0tenkampf]

3:22 I am assuming that the bolts in the threaded holes are just in there a couple threads and are ending up as anchor points once cast?

[@markiobook8639]

Very, very impressive. If a German precision machine company does not hire you- they are certifiably insane. But it could be that being German- building expoy granite multi-axis CNC's is a common hobby!

[@pieterveenders9793]

It seems a very common activity in Northwest Europe, I've been watching all the self built (CNC) milling machines and lathes, and 90% or more were made by Belgians, Dutch and Germans. Can't wait to upload my own machines, we have a manual lathe and CNC milling machine in the pipeline as well to add to the list!

[@revupbywaheediqbal]

hi, great job, have you ever machined P-20 or made any metal plastic mold on this CNC milling

[@akr1865]

Nothing short of amazing. Hats off to you

[@jakewalklate6226]

It's really awesome man, thanks for sharing

[@robertosotgiu3416]

my god, what outstanding work! Superb

[@abdelfettahmohammedbambrik8727]

Amazing job😮, congratulations, Could you please advise how much resine you used into the machine.

[@thedarker9581]

Incredible build!Btw what is the maximum weight it can hold?

[@DNNS]

Great work! How have you done the tramming of the column and the head before you injected the epoxy? Have you put shimms in or used screws to move the column?

[@Svanitterzon]

@@DNNS used setscrews in the mounting surfaces To adjust the Column and the head.

[@DNNS]

@@Svanitterzon Thanks for the quick answer!

[@jason-890r]

This is such a awesome build

[@vism_xyz]

Maybe it was worth placing the power and signal electronics in different boxes?

[@csxal]

Stef, beautiful job on your mill and enclosure. I am looking to add windows on the side of my mill enclosure and like your use of the rubber gasket and Z channel extrusion. I was wondering what size Z channel you used?

[@ethanmye-rs]

Amazing! I am planning a similar build, do you have an static deflection numbers for the machine? It would be great to have for reference.

[@marcio.tecnico]

Hello. What did you use to keep the epoxy from sticking to the precision ruler? I'm talking about Brazil.

[@homemadetools]

Nice work. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum this week 😎

[@Svanitterzon]

Thanks its much appreciated 👍

[@gilesclement]

Really inspiring build. I was hoping you could share what ball screw and linear rails you used for this?

[@grandmastersreaction1267]

At what temperature did you post cure the base?

[@fluke196c]

nice work man this is a great machine you made.. it sounds like this took a few years?

[@mihailfelixdumitresc]

Hello Stef; how did you inject the resin in between the mating parts ? Cartridge ? Seringe ? Any advise on the minimum distance between the 2 mating part beyond which the resin would not be able to get into ? Thank you.

[@I2YANx]

Yeah that’s ridiculous work well done

[@onurmemis3618]

Can you explain more about the post cure process?

[@Svanitterzon]

This epoxy is a self curing one. But it needs ages. If you heat it up for a certain time it goes quicker and then the epoxy should be stable. I dont have a big oven so i made like a tent around the castings and put a electric space heater in front of it. I added some temperature sensors inside and also further inside the casting to see what the temperature did.

[@jerzyszczepanski2518]

Hi. If you ever make another polymer concrete would be interesting to see if adding Graphite would make it stronger. According to experiment made by Tech Ingredients channel it should be 50% stronger. If you want to know more watch "Making Graphene could KILL you... but we did it anyway?!" at 41:00. Love you Machine BTW. 👍

[@the_rad_Panda]

Nice work! Can you estimate what the budget of the project is?

[@pawe1115]

I think it cost ~13000 euro? 🤔

[@1vend7]

@@pawe1115 17000

[@president2]

Love it keep it up as always 💘

[@TeslaAtoms]

Awesome machine! On a very small side note- it is "put together", not "putted together". Apart from that, this really is an amazing machine Stef and i really envy you🙂!

[@Boogie3D]

There are way more mistakes in the way he writes, but maybe he is dyslexic?

[@Svanitterzon]

Yeah grammar isn't my best skill, and the video editor doesn't have spelling control... but i guess and hope most of you can understand what i mean....

[@TeslaAtoms]

@@Svanitterzon Stef, i really dont mean to critisize! Your machine has my very highest respect🙂 Keep those videos coming, they really make me wanna build another cnc machine on my own:-)

[@davemooreracing]

Can i ask for a link to where you got your way covers from. I have been looking all over the place and can not find the ones you are using.

[@Svanitterzon]

a.aliexpress.com/_EGP0eDp

[@davemooreracing]

@@Svanitterzon Thank you so much sir.

[@andrewpal4678]

0:45 what thickness of the metal on the x axis ?

[@Svanitterzon]

All the sheetmetal is 8mm. The bars on top are 60x30mm

[@dhanrajjk6586]

What Nm torque servo motor is used for X,y& z axis

[@QurttoRco]

When I first saw it I thought it was some 10k$ chinese machine import. Damn good job

[@dimooonz]

3:46 what are plastic pipes for?

[@Svanitterzon]

To run the cables from the head down tough the base of the machine and also to coolant line is in there.

[@dimooonz]

спасибо!@@Svanitterzon

[@Bray-yx6bg]

Man your fucking talented that strait up looks like you bout it

[@nickp4793]

Hi Stef, I may have asked you this question one year ago on FB but I forgot:) I did some experiments with epoxy leveling between the base and the column on my machine. I'd like to ask specifically about the tightening sequence. Your machine has 3 parts of the leveling system: 1) a gap for epoxy. 2) Clamp screws. 3) Set screws to adjust the tram. When you have the tram set with the set-screws, are the clamp screws very tight at that moment in time? And then you pour in the epoxy? Or are the clamp screws "finger tight"? Next, after the epoxy cures, do you FIRST back off the set-screws, so they are not supporting the column at all, and the column is ONLY resting on the epoxy? Then tighten the clamp screws fully? Or, do you leave the set-screws where they are, and fully tighten the clamp screws? Thank you for helping to clarify this detail that has been bugging me for a while.

[@Svanitterzon]

What i did was leveling the column with tight set screws and i belief also normal tight clamp screws. then poored in the epoxy and didn't change the set screws. I putted a dial indicator on the spindle and watched it while fully tightening the clamping bolts it didn't move. Even before pooring in the epoxy i did some test cuts the column was only supported on the set screws.

[@nickp4793]

@@Svanitterzon Thank you. Do you think the epoxy shrunk slightly, and that the machine is actually still resting on the setscrews, and not the epoxy? That's why in my head I keep thinking the leveling setscrews should be disengaged at some point of the leveling process.

[@RUNCNC]

Thank you for sharing!

[@poliproto2023]

Hi, what epoxy to sand ratio did you use? Im experimenting with epoxy granite and your results look beatiful. Nice work overall

[@JonScottSmith]

How did you learn to do all this?

[@Svanitterzon]

Reading forums and other build videos. And then just start and fix problems on the fly.

[@ray-charc3131]

​how long did you finish all these ?@Svanitterzon

[@АлексейБакалов-э3х]

Man, it’s amazing, but you need to paint the enclosure in some nice color

[@MegaDtbh]

Mooi werk Stef!

[@MUNDHIRALKIYUMI]

Hi are you selling plan for the building? I’m willing to pay and wait for them if you need time to make them of course with the right price

[@MUNDHIRALKIYUMI]

I’m willing to pay you please name your price

[@Svanitterzon]

They are free to download check grabcad.com/library/epoxy-granite-vertical-cnc-mill-1 a small donation is always appreciated of you can use the designs.

[@MUNDHIRALKIYUMI]

Yes but it’s very hard to follow up and build it with only drawings I’m talking about some some kind of documentation and parts list

[@maq-Yantek]

I've been following you since your first videos that you made, I was left wondering about the pneumatic piston, I would pay for that information, they are manufacturing my machine and I have that counterweight dilemma, I also follow you on instagram,

[@danielg.1734]

possible to buy your plan?

[@Svanitterzon]

The plan is already out there for free check grabcad or look in the comments of the walk around video.

[@marco9284]

Is there any forum?

[@Svanitterzon]

Cnczone.com and cnczone.nl but without pictures.

[@marco9284]

Thank you@@Svanitterzon

[@trimimachinecorp3548]

good job boss

[@mrmakinist]

Were Where you

[@Svanitterzon]

renovating a house...

[@tangodown2721]

Accuracy? My biggest hesitstion with a lot of these diy is not having as good of accuracy as just converting a standard benchtop etc.

[@Slavko_Husam]

awesome!

[@seimela]

I know its been long time

[@wavetwo2171]

Grote speler.

[@ahmadaseman62kazemi20]

ok