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Keep at it Dave, It took me a while to get my MM built but have no problems with the V rail design of the MM. It's seen lots of dust here and it still going strong.


Chris
Mechmate #100

We used the following cable from DKSH Stock Code 0026232 - 4G1mm OLFLEX FD810CY it was about $4.50 a metre but it is nice cable and designed for automation purposes.
Looking back at the pix for the...

Yes I agree that linear rail is the best you can use, but for us cost and design of the machine was an issue. I didn't have the time to retro the design and by sticking to to Mechmate plans it made...

Hi all,
The Mechmate has rack n pinion Mod 1 as per the plans for it, definite 2 motors for x at that length and width. Our rails and 65mm mild steel angle turned into 65 x 25mm V rail using v...

Hi Prle77,
I have built a Mechmate machine and are very pleased with it. Quite robust and tackles anything I have given it.

Chris

I purchased one of these machines approx 3 months ago but I havent used it much, mine came with water pump, 1.5kw VFD and a 0.8kw spindle. The spindle does do 24k rpm even thought the e bayr i bought...

Hi Daniel,
It is 1mm 4 core twisted I believe, it has the 4 wires in a inner casing that then has an outer shielding with another casing. It's designed for use in robotics and is meant to withstand...

Hi Daniel,
Not sure what cable your looking for but I got my twisted 4 core shielded from DKSH for about $4 a metre.These guys supply to robotics makers I believe, there cable chain was fairly well...