Prototype Roll way cover for Onefinity CNC router Part 1

I have a Onefinity Woodworker CNC router with a Jianken ATC spindle controlled by a Masso G3 controller. I am always looking for ways to protect the linear motion components from chips and debris. After researching options, I found that the cost of industrial solutions from manufacturers were cost prohibitive.
This video, the first of two, shows the design and machining of my own roll way covers. I have installed one on my X axis gantry, and will see over time its effectiveness.
The two videos show a variety of toolpaths, endmills, used to machine the HDPE and aluminum parts, for example:
*Boring in aluminum and HDPE with a Datron 5 mm 4 in 1 endmill
*2D contour of aluminum with a 1/4" SpeTool O flute endmill
*Drilling in aluminum with a Datron 5 mm drill
*Thread milling aluminum for an M6 screw with a Scientific Cutting Tools single form thread mill

[@williamnorris1516]

Working on way / ball screw protection is worth the effort I was surprised with how good the surface finish was considering the amount of unsupported overhang you had I have tried to get away with this in the past with poor results till I used supporting jacks then all went well keep up the good work I enjoy your videos Cheers Bill

[@tmtoronto3741]

I agree as well (and why I decided to mention my 'unconventional' work holding method in my video text). I think the mod vise and thickness of aluminum stock helped. one idea I had, were I to make more sets of these, is to machine the holes and pocket on all of them while in the vise (none of these have critical tolerances), then use the holes to bolt the aluminum stock onto my fixture plate for the finish contours. This worked well for tool rack project, which also had a protective layer of acrylic over the fixture plate. I am happy you enjoy the videos. They take a lot of time to produce, but I like sharing, and it gives me an audio visual record as reference for how well (or not) the toolpaths are working.