I will sort of compile the suggestions in this post, will re-jig as we go along:
Fundementals:
* What is force
* What is torque
* What is (mechanical) power
* cartesian coordinates
Motion:
* Step and direction control
* How to choose leadscrew-gearing-motor combos
* stepper motors
* servo motors
* Stepper or servo?
* axis movement
* 4/5 axis
Mechanics:
* Motor couplings
* Mounting leadscrews
* Linear slide types
* Homemade rail configurations
* construction materials
* accuracy considerations
* alignment methods
* spindle motors
* What is stiffness, what makes things stiff
* Backlash
* Does accuracy always matter, what is it? What is precision?
CAD/CAM process:
*What is CAD
*What is CAM
*G-code
Electronics:
* Motor power supplies
Machining:
* Force requirements for cutting
* Feeds and speeds
* Roughing and finishing stratagies
* Cutter types
* Climb vs conventional
* router types
* Tool offset
* Work table types
* Vacuum chucks/tables
Apendix:
Glossary
Last edited by Graham S; 09-02-2004 at 05:26 AM.
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