I would take each job on spec, I would need to see the details first really, I cannot see any issue with stuff like counter-sinks etc.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Its really dependant on the whole job to be done, theres no easy way to say without seeing whats neededby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Just thought i'd butt in and mention that if anyone is having difficulty getting stuff made, I can now CNC mill stuff from aluminium plate.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Just a reminder that the X-Arm kits are now permanently available should anyone want a set Mk1 beds are still going too.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
QuoteTreito I could maybe interested in a triangular bed support, but I will see it. The support of my Ormerod 2 was only printed. Unfortunately in PLA and that melted somehow. I didn't expect that the screws only would transfer such much heat which can melt PLA. I reprinted the parts in ABS, but I am unsure if they will melt or not. If they will melt, too I will need an aluminium bed support. Toby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Fair enough, just thinking out loudby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Hmm, ok, thanks. Making the triangular bed would be no issue if it would help anyone out but as you say he wants a square one so I'm not sure how we can help there, sounds more like a damaged heater bed? I can make a one-off square one but that would mean losing the benefits of the three point mount layout surely? Could do a heavy sub-bed which would hold the heater on top and be mounted in thby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Show me a dxf and I can see about cutting a bed from aluminium in 3mm-5mm thickness if you like.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Yep, as they say "I'm out" It is a very odd thing to do though, but, whateverby Davek0974 - Ormerod
QuoteGenie Now I have to edit my signature... Yep, and I have lost a source of customers, not vast but it did make salesby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Oh well, seems they have deleted me and my parts for the ormerod! email and password fail now so I guess thats that. not going to bother trying to get back in, not worth it.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Quotetrevmas QuoteDavek0974 Hmm, tricky one then, is there a general consensus on the best version/design to look into? From a quick look I think the Ormerod 1 version may be compatible for all machines with the extra slot for the ribbon cable. The position of the drive belt and end stop holes would need to be checked though. The largest holes from the different versions would be ok as strengthby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Hmm, tricky one then, is there a general consensus on the best version/design to look into?by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Presuming these are useful parts here, they look it Pic 1 - foot plate... Should be easy enough. Pic 2/3 - end plates... Instead of reinforcing the acrylic parts, why not go all aluminium here. Maybe use something like 10mm plate and machine to take the Y axis rods with grub screws to hold them at one end? Is there a DXF for the end plates? Worth looking into?? Dave Quoteormerod168by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Hi thanks for the order, if someone can send diagrams or sketches of the other parts, I can look and see what we can offer as soon as i get a gapby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Good news! The x-arm kits are back in production, if you are interested please visit our shop hereā¦ where you can make your purchase. They are now being produced 100% in-house so there should be no more batch delays etc. If those interested in having other parts made could let me have some designs, dxf files, etc I can take a look at them to see what we can do, It will have to wait untilby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Ok thanks, won't affect anything if i make it 1mm wider thenby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Hi all, just getting ready for a new batch of x-arm kits Can anyone tell me what the notch circled in red in the picture is for?? Just trying to find out if i can make it a little bigger for production reasonsby Davek0974 - Ormerod
The screws are all available on eBay, look for countersunk socket head screw or cap head screw etc.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
AFIK, there should no mis-alignment at all. In a perfect machine ALL surfaces will be true and square to each other. The rods should be parallel and square to the axes.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
The x arms will hopefully be back soon. All the other bits depend on my new system doing a good job on the x-arms, I will keep you all updated. Daveby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Sounding good guys, lets see how the first batch of kits comes out and we'll see about the extra bitsby Davek0974 - Ormerod
I'm nearly ready to start the next batch of kits, anyone interested in one? I have also installed a new CNC mill that i hope will allow me to supply these kits continuously as well as possibly some other parts that were not able to be made before. If it all works out, this next batch will be made on the new machine, fingers crossedby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Quotedmould Something like this would suit me - mill / lathe / drill press Dave Please please please do not get that machine They are horribly made and not worth the little that they do cost. I looked at getting one years ago but after going to see one in a Machine-Mart shop I am glad I did not. Nasty thingsby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Ok, thats good news.by Davek0974 - Ormerod
Anyone interested in the x-arm kits? Just checkingby Davek0974 - Ormerod
Apologies for being a day late but all of the current batch of kits will be dispatched today. Thanks for your patience. Daveby Davek0974 - Ormerod
QuotePeterSimpson Thanks Dave and Treito. I think I would prefer Dave's option of the tonge to fit onto the Ormerod 1 extruder - at least at present. Maybe I will at some time add the Ormerod 2 extruder as part of a full upgrade to Ormerod 2, but as things are that will be some time in the future. Dave - could you please put me down for one of the next batch of X arms. Do you know yet when youby Davek0974 - Ormerod