2012/12/12 cogoman <cogo...@optimum.net>: > On 12/11/2012 11:35 AM, Ralph Stirling wrote: >> There have been entire machines >> built of concrete so you might just look into rebuilding your mill. >> >> (https://www.google.com/search?q=concrete+lathe) > Why do lathes have all the fun? Where are the concrete 3 axis machines?
I do not know about concrete, but there are companies that make cnc machines by casting epoxy granite. It has 6 times better vibration damping properties than cast iron. There is extremely long thread about this in cnczone, I have read approximately half of it. Some pics that google found for me actually show some machines: https://www.google.lv/search?num=10&hl=en&authuser=0&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1056&bih=686&q=epoxy+granite+cnc -- Viesturs If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
