Thanks! We almost cut out the, "'cause you're gonna need them" part because it was a little goofy, but we also really wanted to emphasize the cleanup. What would you do with a 1500MX if you got one?
@@tormachinc I would do it exactly like you did; I would pre-position each part to understand the contact areas to predict the squish, before committing to apply the Sikaflex. But sealing against coolant leaks is imperative, but it will be messy any way you do it. I highly prefer doing it myself, especially if it save some money, and I have no questions if it was done right. The custom shipping pallet is very clever too.
@@BrilliantDesignOnline With this method we just had the tiniest leak at one of the rear chip chutes, and it took less than a minute to fix. We also felt it was important to show what would happen with too much Sikaflex. Our solution worked well and we hope it's easy for all the self-installers out there. We also felt it was important to develop a pallet method that didn't need a sawzall.
@@tormachinc they're so good for intro level job machines, small shops, maker spaces, light manufacturing etc. I learned to CNC program and operate on a 770, loved it. Hope some day I can have enough garage space to have one for myself.
Part two was delayed because of the unexpected demise of the edit computer. The new computer is now running, and part two should be complete by either the 18th or the 23rd.
Our previous mills used butyl and it works, but Sikaflex is better for adhering the enclosure together and to prevent future leaks. Trust us, the mess is worth it.
So it doesn't look like you can move the back of the machine up close to a wall without putting it back on the pallet...you'd never get your pallet jack out from behind it...
We designed the 1500MX so that it can be moved with a pallet jack from the front of the machine. You shouldn't have to put it on a pallet to move it around the shop.
Crate Dimensions: Factory Assembled: 68 in. × 74 in. × 89 in. (1.7 m × 1.9 m × 2.3 m) Self Assembled: 54 in. × 58 in. × 89 in.(1.4 m × 1.5 m × 2.3 m) Pallet Weight: Factory Assembled: 3210 lbs. (1456 kg) Self Assembled: 2650 lbs. (1202 kg) The weight of the factory assembled 1500MX can vary according to the accessories and upgrades.
With the crate removed, what is the minimum height you can get the machine down to? I'd be looking at maximum 76" to clear my garage door. Also when will these be available in the uk
@@mapstardamo1624 The maximum height of the machine in Z is 94 inches. To get the machine through the door it would have to stay on the pallet and then that height is 86 inches with a pallet jack, or 83 inches if you push it in with a forklift while it is on the pallet. Here is a document going over the machine footprint: tormach.com/media/asset/5/1/51221-b.pdf
@tormachinc I had seen that document. 83" is still too high even with my trim panel removed as I have 80" max (I only have 82.5" internal ceiling height but can cut a hole in it for z axis) Not looking like it will fit 🙄