CNC routers

[Padraig]

Thanks Prof Bill, That is indeed a nice price for the unit, I have the link now bookmarked for when the time comes.

regards

[ivar hestnes]

Here is another link for CNC builders

http://www.lumenlab.com/

And the above link is very much useful for the ones that want to make their own projector aswell

[ruprecht]

I had a look at that Elektor kit, there is a distributor in Australia. Could probably get one for about AUD $6k including some tooling.

Are they solid machines? Well built, reliable, etc? Good resolution? No wobble in the spindles? How is the software to use for a CNC newbie? Can it work with STL files or is there a complex file format dance to get something from CAD to the machine?

Cheers

[BHawthorne]

Two of the best sites haven't been mentioned yet:

CNC Zone: www.cnczone.com
MechMate Router: www.mechmate.com

I would highly recommend looking into building a MechMate if anyone is planning on making cockpit shell kits.

[Padraig]

I had a look at that Elektor kit, there is a distributor in Australia. Could probably get one for about AUD $6k including some tooling.

Are they solid machines? Well built, reliable, etc? Good resolution? No wobble in the spindles? How is the software to use for a CNC newbie? Can it work with STL files or is there a complex file format dance to get something from CAD to the machine?

Cheers

Prof Bill can answer that one for you, I have not ordered or built one yet.

[Mr. Midnight]

i built a cnc machine last year from hobby cnc , and i tell you it was so much fun building it and seeing it in action.

i have not really used it yet for my upand coming project of a 737 sim, but i know i needed one for the panels and such.

it will be and invaluble tool that i will use, but there is also a learning curve in using one also part of the fun.


Robert

[Padraig]

i built a cnc machine last year from hobby cnc , and i tell you it was so much fun building it and seeing it in action.

i have not really used it yet for my upand coming project of a 737 sim, but i know i needed one for the panels and such.

it will be and invaluble tool that i will use, but there is also a learning curve in using one also part of the fun.


Robert

Hi Robert, I have just recently imported a laser machine, but I am in dire need of obtaining a CNC machine myself, the hobbyist style does not appeal to me because of the work needed to be carried out. Given that, I think this machine will do the trick for me. Now I am not a CNC buff but a little advise on a type of machine would be a little help. I only need a small based one for now, as the products I am going to make will meet this criteria. Wheres the Engineer master Westozy ? this guy knows his stuff about this kind of thing......

What do you guys think of this machine ?



Travel of engraving

320x260x80mm (12.5"x10.2"x3.1")

Height of Z axis
    

80mm

Spindle Power
    

400W

Port
    

USB/Serial

Max run speed
    

4500mm/min

Min feeding speed
    

1mm/s

Resolution(X,Y,Z)
    

0.0125mm

Max speed of Spindle
    

6000-24000rpm

Format of command
    

HP-GL,G code

Power
    

500w(void load) 

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Padraig

I too have been looking at cnc machines and the following German company have some interesting models which have open frames giving more flexibility. Also their website or Ebay sites have many videos showing the machines in action. That way you can get a better understanding of the machines capabilities.

http://www.cnc-router-routers.com/

Hope this helps

Regards

David

[Padraig]

Thanks David,

I am still looking for a good suppler, but I have not made up my mind yet, I should have some form of a machine in the next few weeks, but as I stated earlier that I am looking for something small and that gets the job done. The site you showed looks like they have good products, also another fact is, I probably will be able to receive via a FedEx etc. Not like the Laser machine I just received which was through sea cargo because of the size and weight

either way, thanks for the heads up on the CNC machine

Padraig

I too have been looking at cnc machines and the following German company have some interesting models which have open frames giving more flexibility. Also their website or Ebay sites have many videos showing the machines in action. That way you can get a better understanding of the machines capabilities.

http://www.cnc-router-routers.com/

Hope this helps

Regards

David

[Prof Bill]

Hi Westozy, Thanks for the great information on the topic of CNC, I am also looking for a desktop version of a CNC machine It would be very handy for processing PCB`s that I create, it would limit the amount of chemicals I need in stock and drill the holes while I work on something else. I noticed a Canadian seller on ebay selling kits for about $400 or so to build your own CNC machine. In the next few months Il be sure to use this information. Also I noticed a link of a mini V8 Engine, some fine craftmanship there, You aussies are big into your V8 engines over there aren't you ?

regards

Hi Padraig,

I was given this book by one of my students and I remembered that you were planning to build your own CNC machine!!

You might find this book of some use in deciding if you should build your on machine. The construction certainly does not appear to break the bank!!

http://www.alibris.com/search/books/...n%20Shop%20Bot

Bill