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So here’s the scenario.
I have a 30 x 60 work bench that I want to dedicate to a machine.
I want to maximize my space utilization and cutting envelope.
I buy a 1000mm machine
I buy the machine with the added waste board size to mount the controller.
I cut 250mm off of one side of the waste board
I cut 250mm off of one side of the X rail (bridge)
I rotate the machine 90 degrees. (on the waste board)
I now have a machine that is X750mm & Y1000mm (500mm x 750 envelope)
In general, the X axis is far weaker than the Y axes because it can’t be connected to the table or rails under the wasteboard. Although the new design for the single-piece X axis looks a lot stiffer than the original design, it will still be inherently weaker. That’s why it’s better to shave the extra material off the X axis.
Depending on what u wanna call the x and y…
the x in my book is the one with the carriage. that should always be the shorter one to prevent unneeded flex…
X is typically left to right, Y is typically front to back. On the X-Carve, the X is better as one piece while the Y will always be 2 pieces since the X gantry (with Z carriage) rides on them.
The longer the X the heavier the machine.
There is nothing wrong with having a longer X travel.
You just need to make sure its stiff and the motors can move it.