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04-13-2010, 03:51 PM #1
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New CNC Machine
I just finished building my new CNC machine. Same cut area as my old one, but much more robust. There are a couple of quick pictures in the photo gallery under CNC. I have completed the first CJ1 panel using the new CNC. It has the ability to be backlit. Also did some work in CUT2D to get my lettering into a single line font. Not easy to do this way. But it is looking very good. If I could remember (comes with age) how to upload a picture, I would. Maybe I did do it.
Milt
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04-13-2010, 03:53 PM #2
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Re: New CNC Machine
OK, I guess it has been awhile since i uploaded any pictures. It sure is easier now.....The pictures were taken after attaching a blank piece of white paper behind the panel to diffuse the light.
Milt
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04-13-2010, 05:08 PM #3
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Re: New CNC Machine
Beautiful work Sir!
http://juneaucessnasim.blogspot.com
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04-13-2010, 06:08 PM #4
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Nice work, Milt - both the panel and the new CNC.
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04-13-2010, 06:35 PM #5
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Thank you. The old machine was a good one, but it was time to get something sturdier. I am hoping it will be able to handle a trim router instead of a dremel type tool......give it a couple of months and I will find out.
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04-13-2010, 07:30 PM #6
Re: New CNC Machine
Milt,
This is usually the case when scratch-building CNC and it’s also a part of the learning curve.
There are always some issues with the rig, but you learn to live with them -
milling slower, shallower etc. and you can replace those weak parts along the way.
I've been quite lucky with my own rig - only replaced the Z-axis and the spindle so far.
The clue is to match the machine to the work you need to accomplish.
So the day I need to do some aluminum operations, I may have to swap a few parts.
As Wendy also mention - you'll never regret to go up the ladder and pick a decent spindle.
It's so much more stability in speed and less vibrations running for instance the Kress engines.
Happy milling,
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04-13-2010, 08:13 PM #7
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Re: New CNC Machine
I agree Perik. I am already thinking about changing the main rods from 5/8" to 3/4" and the y axis rods from 1/2" to 5/8" and using 3/8" threads, but as I said, later.
Milt
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