Printed up a mill table parts tray/organizer thing.

[Ken226]

Unfortunately, my print bed is only 8.5"x5", so I couldn't make it fit my Motutoyo 6" caliper. So I sketched the bottom to fit my Igaging 4" digital.

I made 2, mirrored versions. One on each end of the table. The one on the right side is more open inside, for collets, end mills, drills, etc.

I started the printer last night, when I went to bed. It was ready and waiting this morning.

 

[kb58]

Might want a lid of some sort, else it'll double as a chip catcher.

 

[Ken226]

Might want a lid of some sort, else it'll double as a chip catcher.

If it becomes an issue, I'll draw and print a lid.

 

[woodchucker]

If it becomes an issue, I'll draw and print a lid.

nah, let the chips fall where they may

nice. I like the rod holders (scallops in the side) .. but what kind of rods will they hold?

 

[Janderso]

That is really cool!

 

[Lo-Fi]

Like it!

 

[NCjeeper]

I like it. You will need a chip cover. I have the tray made by Edge Technologies and it would fill up with chips all the time. Finally got tired of it and put a clear lexan cover over it with a set of hinges to flip open.

 

[C-Bag]

Nice job. Just out of curiosity, can you get the caliper out of its pocket pretty easy? My fat fingers, especially with oil and schmootz have a hard time with some things.

 

[Ken226]

nah, let the chips fall where they may

nice. I like the rod holders (scallops in the side) .. but what kind of rods will they hold?

Those are just in case I need to set something too long to fit inside, like a long drill or screwdriver. To keep the overhanging end from rolling down.

Nice job. Just out of curiosity, can you get the caliper out of its pocket pretty easy? My fat fingers, especially with oil and schmootz have a hard time with some things.

Yes. There's about 3/4" of space at the tail of the caliper, easy to get a fingertip under. Also, the space above/right of the plastic caliper body allows easy access to lift it out.

I'll upload the .stl and .ipt files to thingiverse later today, in case anyone wants to print one, or modify the design to their own specs.

The right side version is already up, but isn't designed to fit a caliper. Just drills, end mills, collets, etc. I'll sketch up some lids to fit them later.

Mill Table Parts Tray, w Table stop clearance, Right Side by Ken226

This is an 8.5" x 4" parts tray for milling machine tables. Attaches to the front T slot via 2 3/8-16 socket head cap screws. Print with your choice of materials, using supports for the screw holes. This is the Right Side version, with clearance to allow it to pass in front of the x+ table stop.

www.thingiverse.com

 

[Ken226]