Inspired by Multicam, Y Car Mounted - Randers, Denmark
 

Hi everybody, my name i Kim, and I'm from Denmark. I have recently been watching this forum alot, and I am going to start a build of the MechMate Router.

I have access to a Nice Laser Cutter at nights cause that's my work, so all of these parts is easily made for me. Which I see as an advantage for me.

I'm looking forward to getting started with this project, even though it might be a little while before the actual build is going to strat cause of the cold outside and no heat in the garage YET.. hehe

I think it is very nice being able to get plans and all for this machine. The first I have ever seen where I get plans for free. Thanks for that... :-)

Then it has started. I have been making some parts on the Laser at work, and have been bending a little too. So here is where I'm at at this time. Looking quite good if I do say so myself....

Next, welding it together, to get a nice looking little piece of machinery. The Painting and so on and so on.

Hey, that looks familiar! http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif

There is a special sequence for welding that together, and I plan to do photos and writing this weekend.

But, basically you weld everything EXCEPT the top points as it is lying in that photo now. Until you weld those points, the car stays flexible for twist.

(Remember drawing 1020450D before you get too eager to weld) http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/wink.gif

Out of curiousity, what should the budget price be for having those parts cut in Europe? I know that you are in a special situation, but what would the average guy have to pay for a full set of laser cuttings?

Hehe, have been trying to see if I can Weld. Until now it's not very good, but ok, I'm using a non CO2 welder. U know one of those cheap ones that has the gas in the tread.... Damn irritating to use, maybe I'll just get someone else to weld it for me... Irritating it is... Luckeli I made a few of these, I just need to bend the pieces. But other than that I have a few to try on....

I'm looking forward to seeing the excact order of welding the Y-Car together so I can get a little further with this one soon.

The weekend had fine summer weather, and wife's family is coming to visit soon, so it was home maintenance time - sorry, no photos yet. Tonight?....

It seems that you are having some fun over there. All the best to you. Give our regards to all the people who are gathering at your place to enjoy the weekend.

Kim, see this thread for the welding sequence.

The snag of living in a place like Cape Town, is that every lost family member finds reasons to come and visit for cheap! http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif I need to find parking for 7 cars at my house! http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/sad.gif

Thx Gerald.... That looks a little more easy than what I have been trying out... hehe, I'm not gonna show my terrible welding...*GGGG* But This looks kind of easy though.

Gonnat try the first time I get time for it this week.

Keep up the nice informative work Gerald...

Kim

Come on Kim, I am bitting at my finger tips to see more :-)

Sorry guys, haven't had any time this weekend yet, Been seeing my daughter, and when that happens I give all my attention to her.
But maybe I'll see if I can get something welded tomorrow, I have also gotten hold of a Cabinet for the Electronics now, and for free even, surplus from my dads work. Had 2 little scrathes on it, then it's garbage...LOL I'll see if I can take a few pictures sunday or monday.

Ok, finally something is beginning to happen here. Just had my X-Axis beams cut today. Damn they are heavy... 3100mm long so that my final cutting area becomes. 1250*2500mm

Don't let anyone tell you that a MechMate is a lightweight hobbyist machine. Good to hear that there is still life in Europe! http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif

There is nothing lightweight in a MechMate... I am also in the progress of getting a Welder bought so that I can weld it all together also... I'm looking forward to bringing you all pictures in a month or two, at this time we have snow in Denmark... Not good working conditions when there's no heat or insulation in the garage yet.

This is the kit i deliver. it contains all the lasercut parts, plus the gauge plate for the z axis. Price is 140Euro's or £100 UK. +shipment.
Payment up front either via bank transfer, og paypal. And yes, the spider plate is bent. I can also deliver bent, at a cost of £50 uk, or 70 Euros giving a final price of either £150 UK or 210 Euros + Shipment.

http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/2/3558.jpg

Amazing how we suddenly have lots of possibilities!

Looking at Kim's pic, you must admit that you get a heck of a lot of value for the price.

Hope everyone noticed that slightly revised drawings were released yesterday?

Kim, that Z-plate might not be as hard as the "tool steel" gauge plate. Do you use something special for the steel, and is it totally flat after the heat of the laser? I am sure it will work 100% but some perfectionists might want the special steel and precision.

Gerald, I can deliver in TOOL Steel that will not warp during hardening, but for now I'm delivering in mild steel. i could also use domex 650 steel it is very durabel and very hard. The gauge plate is not grinded so the 2 45 degree angles you need to find someone else to make..
If the gauge plate needs to be delivered in TOOL Steel the price will change as this is very expensive. Domex 650 is the same price.

Oh, and the spider plate i saw that was changes should not be a problem, cause the holes for the V-Rollers are not cut, så people can make them with ease where ever they want to have them. These spider plates are marked for the size 3 rollers. I'm currently in the progress of finding out what the price for the rollers should be from me including the bearings. not pressed in though... You guys must do somethings your selves... LOL

That Swedish Domex 650 is very tough stuff! But, it will be very difficult to cut the countersink holes.

there is many more choises. I can cut it in Domex 355, 420, 600 or 650

Finally, I have a price indluding P&P to the UK...

The Price for one complete set, including the Gaugeplate is £175 delivered to your dorrstep anywhere in the UK...

Ok, finally again something is quietly happening here, have just ordered my X and Y rails, final price, will be well under any price I have seen inhere, good to have a dad who has all the connections when things need to be made... So this said, I will have X and Y rails made for around $75... :-D

Kim, I have to meet your dad sometime. He and I have a lot in common....sons who want cheap CNC machines. http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif

Gerald... Nice... I think it's nice having dad's who can fix things at a reasonable price...

Us oldies have to be careful of the KIPPERS - Kids In Parent's Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings. http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Nice one Gerald...

So now I have my Crossbearers cut, and bent, going to be boltet to the main beams with 2 12 mm bolts on each side of the table. so 14 pcs of 12mm bolts pr side of the table, going to post picture later today of the crossbearer.

Kim,

Is it possible to see some photos of your mechmate and cut exemples ???Maybe videos ???
Thanks again for the cuts : mine is on the go...

Posted by Kim Mortensen on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 02:37 pm:

Pierre, You have it all wrong, my mechmate is not build yet... I'm
still in the beginning stage... But when it is done, then I will
gladly put pics and all online.

News, thing's happening here....
http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/329/15147.jpg
The Y rail's have also been made.
http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/329/15148.jpg
The Gauge plate also made, with the 2 45 degree cuts...
http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/329/15149.jpg
Here's a look at the gauge plate from the angles...
http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/329/15150.jpg

Hi Kim,

Thanks for those pics.
They will help me as I plan to build one soon.
I?ll follow your progression as an inspiration.
Good luck,
Robert

thx robert, I will be posting more pictures in the near future...

Hello Kim.
Keep those post coming.
Nice work.
Hugo Carradini

Kim,

Which rail grinding method did you use?

I had my father make them on a grinding machine at his work... :-D

Just wanted to show people what I'm using at work to cut my laser parts for the mechmate...

a 5 Kw Armada Laser with Fanuc Resonator, soon to be replaced by a newer version with a mitsubishi Resonator instead...
http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/messages/329/15218.jpg

Just letting everyone know
 

This is my new username, my normal Internet Call sign...

Kim Mortensen

Well
 

Finally I'm off to an even better thing than just building the mechmate.

Now I'm even getting my own milling machine. And it's a big one too...

In two month's time I will get this 1700kg big machine home into my garage..

And that's for the low price of around 1100 Dollars US...

And offcourse it will be retrofitted with either steppers og servoes and made a full CNC again...

Thing's are happening now.
 

I have just mounted the 2 20mm partical boards onto the crosse bearers, damn this is gonne be a big machine.

I have also started mounting, marking and drilling the main beams onto the cross bearers after squaring it all in... Look at the pictures...

Yes, it is going to be a big machine . . . .

Just be careful with those heavy beams balanced there - the driver of the tricycle may want to climb up and then pull the beam down . . . .