4x8 Router Down for Foreseeable Future

[Steve Pilon]

The z-axis ball screw is non-functional so the 4x8 router will be down for quite some time while I figure out a solution and fabricate it. I will post updates in this thread as they occur. 

Steve Pilon

Cnc Area Champion

[Harvey Matyas]

Steve

Any updates on the z axis?

[toby gardner]

Hi Steve...any update here?  If the CNC area needs additional funds or on site help to get the 4x8 up and running please reach out.

Thanks Toby Gardner

On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 8:34:59 PM UTC-5 Steve Pilon wrote:

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve,

Any update? Need help?

Thanks, 
Tyler 

[Jason R]

I've also been keeping an eye out for updates. If it is a funding issue, I also would be happy to chip in.

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve, 

Whats the current status of repairs? As always if there is anything you need help with let us know here. 

Thanks, 
Tyler 

[Steve Pilon]

Sorry for the lack of update/delay on this. The ball screw has been refurbished and is back working. The router should be back fully assembled and available for use by Saturday the 18th. I will post when it is finished. Thanks for waiting everyone. 

[Steve Pilon]

I reassembled the 4x8 and found the issue still persists. The 4x8 is still down. I do believe I know what the issue is now and how to fix it. Will update when I know more. 

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve, Thanks for the updates, even if the most recent isn't exactly what we were hoping for. What do you think it is now that the ball screw has been ruled out?

Thanks, 
Tyler 

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve, 

Any progress on the Z-axis?

Thanks, 
Tyler

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve, 

Any updates?

Thanks, 
Tyler

[Tyler Ayer]

Steve, 

Its been a month since the last update. Any progress with the Router? Need any help?

Thanks, 
Tyler 

[Benjamin Engel]

This is one of the options I have been looking into. It would be a brand new machine with a syntec controller. These machines can cut at an industrial rate, but are very forgiving in operation and programming. I would also get a license for Vcarve and a post for fusion 360 as well. Vcarve is not my favorite but it is surprisingly good for cabinets at an affordable price. Of course mastercam would be best, but I don't feel the need to spend 15k on software at the moment. There are also a number of used machines on the market now that I have access to through work, but they are large production machines that I feel would not be appropriate for the space.

https://www.acctekgroup.com/ATC_CNC_ROUTER/High_end_ATC_CNC_Router_107.html

Ben

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[Thomas Gondek]

Hi,  do you have a post for syntec controllers and fusion 360?  Any experience tweak the post for machines? My new machine is based on syntec and have just started looking for a fusion post. Have a few questions if you do…..  thanks Tom

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[Benjamin Engel]

I don't have a post for syntec. I haven't used their controllers yet, my background is hurco, Siemens, fanuc, fagor and thermwood. Does your machine have atc or any other accessories? You can contact fusion about a post, you may have to have one made. You could also contact your machine manufacturer. Which machine do you have? I have been looking into acctek or a used machine. I'd be happy to help with a post though.

Thanks,

Ben 

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