Messages

11

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: February 07, 2010, 11:31:07 PM »

Today I mounted the tank, made the motor and pump mount and also mounted the manifold.

12

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: February 07, 2010, 11:19:00 AM »

Lookin good. Is that a Mach controlled plasma cutter?

Yes, it is. It also has a Candcnc mp1000 THC. I built it a few years ago.

13

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: February 07, 2010, 01:28:08 AM »

I made some spacers to hold the beams parallel. Then started to tack the cross braces into place. I also cut out all the parts for the hydraulic tank on the plas, then welded the tank all up.

14

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: February 05, 2010, 10:17:13 PM »

Today I got the manifold all done and also the Y block.

15

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 29, 2010, 07:52:58 PM »

Today I got the backgage started. I machined up the ball screws and made the end supports. I also started machining up the frame for the backgauge.

16

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 17, 2010, 12:32:26 AM »

Damn....that looks really good !
Those look like Hiwin blocks.
 If they are, are they ball or barrel roller type ?
Excellent job you got there.
 Beautiful !
Russ

They are Hiwin HG35 ball type. I called Hiwin and the sales guy talked me out of the RG roller type. He said if they are not loaded to over half of the dynamic load the rollers will just skid and burn.

17

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 17, 2010, 12:10:36 AM »

So, today I got it mostly assembled. I had to use some good old redneck engineering to put it all together but it all worked out great. I had my dad help me out with the tractor work.

18

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 16, 2010, 11:59:25 PM »

looks great, are you making the dies too ?

JH

No, to much work. I will be buying them from Riteway. They are not cheap but well worth it.

19

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 15, 2010, 10:58:30 PM »

I did not have to work today, so I went in and made the upper and lower die holders. Hopefully tomorrow I can start assembling the whole thing.

20

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: January 14, 2010, 01:02:24 AM »

Have you made any more progress on your project? I am very interested in the outcome of your design. Looks like great Craftsmanship so far. I have a four foot brake built by another individual that I purchased instead of building one as I originally planned but I haven't been satisfied and am now considering building a new one. I would like to see yours if possible when you finish. I am only up in Lebanon and make it to Eugene every once in awhile. I am curious what shop you work for? I have had a few large projects done down there in the past.

Only thing I would worry with the smaller linear bearings is if they will hand the twisting force if you tried to bend something off center. The last shop I managed had a 300 ton 12' Brake and we bent on the ends frequently when forming the corner of a tray or something similar. I realized it is best practice to bend in the center of a brake but clearance issues sometimes always don't agree. 

Looking forward to your updates

Jason

I made a few more little brackets for it and started the die holders. I am going to assemble the frame this weekend.

I work for Parker cylinder.