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This isn't my field but I'm assuming there are size/width constraints to the "carried on a truck" CNC machine. Of course it's possible but the width for a trail

This isn't my field but I'm assuming there are size/width constraints to the "carried on a truck" CNC machine. Of course it's possible but the width for a trailerable load is around 10' which may be quite limiting for residential structures. At that limit prefab units may seem more practical? I find the CNC housing idea interesting but similar to EVs (in the past) it needs to catch on

riskable 4y ago
> the width for a trailerable load is around 10' Ahh but the maximum height is 14'! Well, on most roads and Federal highways anyway (plan your route!). Also, the maximum trailer width is actually 12' with a realistic payload for non-flatbed of around 11'. The maximum width that'll fit in the bed in your typical American pickup truck is around 5-5.5'.
leoedin 4y ago
Do sheet materials ever come in larger sizes than 4' x 8'? The CNC wouldn't need to be much larger than the largest sheet it could cut.
- aaronax 4y ago
  Drywall is commonly available at any home center in 4'x12', and available in 4'x16' sizes.
  - leoedin 4y ago
    OK - but the shorter side is still 4'. The width of a truck is unlikely to be an issue there.
    - aaronax 4y ago
      I actually just found today when shopping for drywall that there is 54"x12' drywall ("Super Wide") available. Still not a trucking issue, but interesting.
- WillAdams 4y ago
  Baltic Birch is 5'x5' (but it's more typically used for furniture)
- dieselgate 4y ago
  I believe metals can or do - thicker gauge can’t be rolled up but assume it’s oriented vertically for shipping