Adding power to the z-axis

[DanH]

I wanted the main electrical box to both house the motor controller and supply 110V power for the x-axis motor drive and any lights or other additions like a DRO that I might add later on. I made the box out of 18ga steel and tig welded it up. I added 4 tabs to the corners for the screws that hold the lid on and cut the holes for 2 standard outlet plugs. Here's how the layout looks.
   
   
The smaller box is two pieces shaped in a "U" and will house the up/down switch and speed control.
   
   
Off to the paint booth for a matching coat of blue.
   
Most of the wiring for the main electrical bax was done at the bench.
   
I mounted the box at the back of the mill column with the main power switch and circuit breaker up for easy access.
   
I mounted the small box next and hooked up the wires.
   
   
   
Here are the final installation pics showing the wire routing.
   
   
   
   
   
This is so nice to use and was well worth the effort.