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Working on the belt drives - Houston Texas
Hi I need to know who Is making the Mechmate here in the Texas area I need a good Price
Thanks Helsingtwelve |
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Van,
This is a U Make It CNC Machine. The price is cost of materials and what you charge yourself to build the machine. Or what you farm out to have some of the work done for you. |
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I'd either be happy to "rent" you time in the shop - including use of all the tools or if you can wait for me to complete my MechMate, I might be able to work out something with you and build it for you. Please be aware that "cheap" could be in the 9 to 11k range for a fully built MechMate (motors, drivers, software, etc.) Last edited by dmoore; Wed 23 April 2008 at 06:59.. |
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The bearings for the grinder skate are only a few dollars a piece. I think you are referring to the V wheel bearings for the slides. Those are more expensive. Check the posts for laser cut parts, there are a few guys in the states that already have had parts cut and bent, they might be able to send you a kit of what you need. ![]() |
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As domino11 mentioned in the prior post, the eccentrics from the Z slide can be used for the skate and you can purchase the bearings for the skate at the same time you purchase the v-rollers from Superior Bearing. Check my prior posts on this subject - I've already talked with the guy that runs Superior Bearing and he knows exactly what bearings you will need (including the skate bearings). Trust me - the skate is the least of your costs. Currently I am at over $4,000 without the drivers, software, interface card, etc (which I already have from another CNC machine). If your son wants to come down from Conroe, I'd be happy show him what I've done so far and to provide him a preliminary copy of my "highly detailed" bill of materials. Just private message me if you need the phone number. Thanks, david |
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Dallas area
I live in Lancaster, TX , on the south edge of Dallas. While I would love to build the MM for you I don't have the time. I will be glad to help in any other way.
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Art - I've looked over your website and I must say that one time when I'm up near Dallas, I'd like to stop in an meet you. You sound like a really interesting guy. Thanks, david |
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my parts are on the Way I'm going belt drive
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![]() Thanks Mike; her are the first images of how I'll be putting my belt drive together, and every one please notice the Laser cut parts from Metalhead /Mike was ship fast, see the close up image of the assembly quality, and impressive precision, just looking a this Y CAR toke me to a place of calm and comfort. Mr. Gerald you are a winner
Pushing hard to become 66 or 69. |
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Innocent
In the mean time this is just a pictures of some innocent people I hope they are ok
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More Good Pictures
More Pictures
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Video Of Belt Drive
Some time spent on this Belt Drive system the precision was good but I needed more accurate work around when it came to down-scaling like working on PCB so here is the video this was put together with the help of Mike, he also will have some of same parts for any one on the forum.
https://youtu.be/GRtRIRN5l7Q |
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Is this a new design or are you after the current record for longest belt drive built
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I purchased all the parts from sources on the forum then started building.
29 days later I had an operating machine I believe I have recouped the cost twice in 10 months. Don't try to over think the building of a Mechmate. Just build it. |
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29 Days is awesome time for a build like this..
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Video Of Controller Box Geckodrive G203V REV-7
https://youtu.be/zndFrjYAHI0
This is the setting up process to cut using Micro end-mill or small cutters thanks ![]() |
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