First project on converted Xenetech machine

[Gerald Wubs]

Well, I"ve finished cutting my first project on the Xenetech 13x13 that has been converted to G-code. It's done in Styrofoam SM using MeshCam (very nice code generator!). School project for my daughter Megan, who is studying Egypt with her grade 7 class. The machine never missed a beat through some 600,000 lines of code in 5 layers

[Mick A Martin]

Gerald,

Very nice project how long did it take to machine?

Mick

[Gerald Wubs]

About 20 hours run time for 5 layers. I kept the feed rates down to stop the cutter from ripping the material.

[Mike Heidrick]

You are very talented. Looks great!

[Gerald Wubs]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll post pictures of it painted up.

[Mick A Martin]

Gerald,

It looks like the project has a flat back, what was your total Z height?

[Keith Outten]

Gerald,

Great job on the project!
What type of glue did you use to adhere the foam pieces together?
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[Gerald Wubs]

Mick, my total Z height of the model is 4.625". This model is made in 5 layers using MeshCam to do the layers. It's a snap to use. My machine stock had only 2" of Z, but I've redone the drive with a toothed belt, and eliminated the Z axis proximity switch for floating Z, so I managed to get another 5/8" of travel for 2.625" total.

Keith, I used white glue to bond layers, and coated the whole thing with about 15 coats of Delta Ceramcoat (craft store - Micheals) to stop foam melt. I've fogged on about 4 coats of conventional primer, and so far so good. Sanding is next, followed by hopefully a couple good full coats of Gold paint overall and then detail colour painting.

[Keith Outten]

Thanks Gerald,

I assume that by white glue you mean something like Elmers Craft Glue.
I will visit Michael's and purchase some Ceramcoat and give it a try.
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[Gerald Wubs]

Hi Keith,
Yes, Elmers White glue is what I Used

[Gerald Wubs]

Got it painted! Krylon Metalic Brilliant Gold paint is INCREDIBLE. If you need something to be shiny,this is the stuff.DSC_5919.JPG