Interesting. I have a 1000 x 1000 screw-drive Workbee from mid 2019 and have no issues with it at all. I would be interested to know if there is anything in the new design that could or should be retro-fitted to the older machine (I sorted out an emergency stop before I ever ran it!). I guess the new thrust-race arrangements put the lead-screws under tension while the old arrangements with the bearings on the inside of the end-plates effectively mean the lead-screws push the carriage but I really can't say I have encountered any issue with that arrangement.
@@ooznest Many thanks for the reply. Am I right in thinking the upgrade would involve the lead-screws of the existing machine being replaced with longer ones?
@@ColinMill1 It would depend on your exact version. If you contact us here, we can check the version number and let you know what you need: ooznest.co.uk/help/\
Has it got 3 or 4 nema 23s on the 1500x1500? Really interested in buying one, just need to figure out how much extra it will cost importing to the Rep. of Ireland
It was 4 x NEMA23 Stepper Motors. If you add it to your basket on our website, and put in your postcode, it will give you a shipping price. Then any duties can be calculated by looking at the info on this tab: ooznest.co.uk/product/original-workbee-z1plus-cnc-machine/#tab-delivery
I am strongly interested in buying a WorkBee Z1+ 1500x1500 machine but I have great great doubts about the mechanical consistency of the coupling between the screws and the plastic nut blocks. Is it possible to replace them with others of different materials?
Hi Federico, the nuts are made from Delrin, and we would recommend leaving them as they are. Delrin has a low coefficient of friction making it a suitable material for this application. You could also apply dry lubricant to further improve them. Hopefully, that has answered your query. Any other questions just let us know!
This looks great!
Great that it’s made in UK too!
Thanks!
Interesting. I have a 1000 x 1000 screw-drive Workbee from mid 2019 and have no issues with it at all. I would be interested to know if there is anything in the new design that could or should be retro-fitted to the older machine (I sorted out an emergency stop before I ever ran it!). I guess the new thrust-race arrangements put the lead-screws under tension while the old arrangements with the bearings on the inside of the end-plates effectively mean the lead-screws push the carriage but I really can't say I have encountered any issue with that arrangement.
For you, the thrust bearing kit would be a good upgrade plus the new controller case
@@ooznest Many thanks for the reply. Am I right in thinking the upgrade would involve the lead-screws of the existing machine being replaced with longer ones?
@@ColinMill1 It would depend on your exact version. If you contact us here, we can check the version number and let you know what you need: ooznest.co.uk/help/\
@@ooznest Thanks - I'll do that.
Has it got 3 or 4 nema 23s on the 1500x1500? Really interested in buying one, just need to figure out how much extra it will cost importing to the Rep. of Ireland
It was 4 x NEMA23 Stepper Motors. If you add it to your basket on our website, and put in your postcode, it will give you a shipping price. Then any duties can be calculated by looking at the info on this tab: ooznest.co.uk/product/original-workbee-z1plus-cnc-machine/#tab-delivery
This looks great guys! well done on the launch
I am strongly interested in buying a WorkBee Z1+ 1500x1500 machine but I have great great doubts about the mechanical consistency of the coupling between the screws and the plastic nut blocks. Is it possible to replace them with others of different materials?
Hi Federico, the nuts are made from Delrin, and we would recommend leaving them as they are. Delrin has a low coefficient of friction making it a suitable material for this application. You could also apply dry lubricant to further improve them. Hopefully, that has answered your query. Any other questions just let us know!
Nice looking machines. Can you add a laser engraver to them easily?
Yes you can add a laser engraver to it, we recommend the unit by OptLasers
Sheeesh!
Great video presentation!
Thanks!