The Torchmate II Windows based CNC gantry kit is pictured in the thumbnail image to the left. Click on the photo to see a large photo. The gantry itself is approximately 95% finished with only a couple of minor fabrication steps remaining. You build the rail system from locally purchased steel. It is a simple project that can be completed over the course of a weekend. We provide full instructions.
The Y axis uses a super-precision linear motion cassette with eight 1" diameter needle bearing rollers riding on hardened and ground rails. Load capacity is an amazing 4,518 pounds. The carriage is fitted with replaceable felt wipers at both ends. Hardened cap screws secure the rail assembly every 3" to the machine's heavy extruded aluminum frame. It is possible for a man of normal weight to stand on the roller cassette and have the machine carry him on both axes.
