@nicholas.seward
Renders look great!
Build area:
For a given arm length, they can only reach so far.
How are you able to increase the lower platen build size without increasing the arm length?
Are you limited by the supply of basalt platens that you have on hand?
If that's the case, can you tell us what the maximum bolt hole diameter that we can use?
I read in these forums that people who like to make vases prefer a taller build envelope,
and people who build mechanical things prefer a larger X,Y build area.
Given a choice, I would prefer to have a larger X,Y base over a taller Z axis.
Enclosure:
The two slots in the top platen work against the function of an incubated enclosure.
Were the slots for another purpose, before deciding to add the side panels?
Adding foam weather stripping would aid in sealing up the perimeter of the side panels.
7/16" lead screw:
I imagine that the 7/16" lead screw will require a larger bearing, and will cost more,
but that is not a deal breaker for me.
Have you a bearing in mind?
Renders look great!
Build area:
For a given arm length, they can only reach so far.
How are you able to increase the lower platen build size without increasing the arm length?
Are you limited by the supply of basalt platens that you have on hand?
If that's the case, can you tell us what the maximum bolt hole diameter that we can use?
I read in these forums that people who like to make vases prefer a taller build envelope,
and people who build mechanical things prefer a larger X,Y build area.
Given a choice, I would prefer to have a larger X,Y base over a taller Z axis.
Enclosure:
The two slots in the top platen work against the function of an incubated enclosure.
Were the slots for another purpose, before deciding to add the side panels?
Adding foam weather stripping would aid in sealing up the perimeter of the side panels.
7/16" lead screw:
I imagine that the 7/16" lead screw will require a larger bearing, and will cost more,
but that is not a deal breaker for me.
Have you a bearing in mind?