Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help


Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help

  1. #1
    Registered
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Posts
    47
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help

    Hello!

    I wanna build a cnc machine with aluminum extrusions, but i need some help.

    I understand how i mount the extrusions together, but i need some tips how mount the stepper drivers and ballscrews!

    Anyone with some good tips or guide?

    Similar Threads:


  2. #2
    Member awerby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    5734
    Downloads
    0
    Uploads
    0

    Default Re: Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help

    You need to make some plates to mount the motors (which is what I'm assuming you're talking about - mounting the drivers just takes screwing them down to a heatsink). The plates mount to the extrusions using the special hardware that comes with them. The screws typically mount to the motors directly, using couplers like the Oldham type; you need to use them or any slight misalignment will break off the motor shafts. The far ends of the screws need to be constrained, but not too tightly - essentially they need to float to account for heat expansion.

    [FONT=Verdana]Andrew Werby[/FONT]
    [URL="http://www.computersculpture.com/"]Website[/URL]


Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


About CNCzone.com

    We are the largest and most active discussion forum for manufacturing industry. The site is 100% free to join and use, so join today!

Follow us on


Our Brands

Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help

Wanna build CNC with extrusions. Need help