eitanwaks
05-28-2005, 01:49 PM
The way I see that there are three things to deal with when building the new CNC machine. These three things are:
1. The electronics (everything from software to the motors)
2. The static hardware and framing (this includes all framing, linear rails, ballscrews, etc.)
3. The active hardware (steppers/servo motors, spindle, etc.)
From the topic of this subject you can guess what my question is about. I pretty much understand what goes into the first two subjects that I mentioned. Of course I have a lot to learn however, I feel that I have some base to stand on. The last subject totally eludes me. I have already bought my stepper motors and gecko drives. I'm not trying to understand which spindle would best suit my needs. I plan on cuts in wood as well as metal.
Could someone please explain to me what the spindle is? What is a comprised of? What parameters do I need to look at and how will they effect the spindle's performance?
Thanks,
Eitan Waks
1. The electronics (everything from software to the motors)
2. The static hardware and framing (this includes all framing, linear rails, ballscrews, etc.)
3. The active hardware (steppers/servo motors, spindle, etc.)
From the topic of this subject you can guess what my question is about. I pretty much understand what goes into the first two subjects that I mentioned. Of course I have a lot to learn however, I feel that I have some base to stand on. The last subject totally eludes me. I have already bought my stepper motors and gecko drives. I'm not trying to understand which spindle would best suit my needs. I plan on cuts in wood as well as metal.
Could someone please explain to me what the spindle is? What is a comprised of? What parameters do I need to look at and how will they effect the spindle's performance?
Thanks,
Eitan Waks