Author: 3D Meister

CNC Milling Machine

Casting an Epoxy Granite CNC Milling Machine Part 3

3D Meister

March 11, 2023



The heavy mineral cast for our CNC milling machine has hardened over night and is ready to be freed from the casting mold.
The waxed laminated boards where easy to lift from the cast.
The corners where filled with silicon.
The weight is 180 kg and the base part weights 150kg.

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The heavy mineral cast for our CNC milling machine has hardened over night and is ready to be freed from the casting mold. The waxed laminated boards where easy to lift from the cast. The corners where filled with silicon. The weight is 180 kg and the base part weights 150kg. source

CNC Milling Machine

DIY Epoxy Granite CNC Milling Machine Mold for the Bridge Part1

3D Meister

November 23, 2022



Building a casting mold for the bridge of the CNC machine with laminated boards; Threaded inserts for the linear guides, ballscrews, stepper mounting and the holes for the connection to the first part, the base. A granite board underneath provides the flatness. Inside edges are sealed with silicon and the inner faces are coated with separating wax.
Volume ca: 75 liter
All ready for the mineral cast with epoxy and rock and gravel…


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Building a casting mold for the bridge of the CNC machine with laminated boards; Threaded inserts for the linear guides, ballscrews, stepper mounting and the holes for the connection to the first part, the base. A granite board underneath provides the flatness. Inside edges are sealed with silicon and the inner faces are coated with separating wax. Volume ca: 75