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brizzo
04-18-2009, 04:36 AM
Today I made a simple media reactor from 1/4" black acrylic and 2" x 1/8" wall acrylic tubing. Having access to a cnc router to cut parts is awesome. Cutting all the parts took under 10 minutes.

Top flange before it's been bent for 'hang on sump'. The inside ring on the piece with the keyholes, is for the o-ring.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041709/P4170002.JPG

Mmm bubble plates.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041709/P4170003.JPG

Reactor all glued together, looks nice. Water will enter from the bottom, exit through top. Top and bottom pieces are tapped with 1/4" pipe thread (for john guest fittings). Total height is 13"
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041709/P4170005.JPG

It's a nice perfect fit, turns nicely. Maybe the next one will get a handle.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041709/P4170006.JPG

Hurray, it hangs on the side. Not going to install on my tank, it's for insump with a maxijet. I made the mistake of having the bolt come through where the tank lip will be. Need to shorten the screw, and any more I build will have better placement.
http://nazerine.reefbc.com/photos/041709/P4170008.JPG
Myka
04-18-2009, 04:57 AM
Looks good!!! You have some great acrylic skills!
StirCrazy
04-18-2009, 05:30 AM
I want to see a pic of the CNC router :mrgreen:

looks like it makes it a lot more simple. I know when I build it takes me hours to cut pieces, but I am just using a table saw and router table.

Steve
spoot
04-18-2009, 06:26 AM
Looks really good. I wish I had access to a CNC.
brizzo
04-19-2009, 12:39 AM
I want to see a pic of the CNC router :mrgreen:

looks like it makes it a lot more simple. I know when I build it takes me hours to cut pieces, but I am just using a table saw and router table.

Steve

Next time I'll take some video, more fun that way watching it cut :biggrin:
StirCrazy
04-19-2009, 03:30 AM
Next time I'll take some video, more fun that way watching it cut :biggrin:

Is this a purchased one or a home made one? I have been looking at plans for building a home made one that interfaces with a computer, but if the store bought ones arn't to much I might just buy one for my shop when I move to kamloops.

Steve
brizzo
04-19-2009, 06:26 AM
Is this a purchased one or a home made one? I have been looking at plans for building a home made one that interfaces with a computer, but if the store bought ones arn't to much I might just buy one for my shop when I move to kamloops.

Steve

It's a professionally produced machine from General. The one I have access to is the entry level hobby machine, which starts around $11k including the software. Cnczone is an awesome resource for diy machine plans. Some of the diy machines use the same linear bearings and guides as the pro machines, but for alot less money. It all depends on what you want to use it for :biggrin:
banditpowdercoat
04-19-2009, 12:04 PM
You go by same user name on CNCzone??? I stop by there every once and a while myself. I really should get some Acrylic and start making something.
phillybean
04-21-2009, 03:08 AM
Looks sexy.
Vancouver Reefer
04-21-2009, 05:07 PM
I got a whole list of things to be made!!!!!!!!!!! Does your CNC work for beer?