Pics of progress of my first CNC DIY

[ardsranger]

These pics are in another thread asking about stepper sources.
but i wanted to post this. And keep it up to date on the creation of my first CNC

usable table size is 30 by 32 inch

kinda a veiw of the bearings . this was a sit it together / nothing like the finished mill will be. just double checking my concepts


work in progress


work in progress looking at location for x axis nc switch


work in progress side view of the y sliders.. dust covers not installed yet


work in progress hydraulic lifters


basic construction is
steel table
hydraulic lift for height
1 inch mdf on the steel table
1/4 inch plate aluminum
2.5 inch mdf
top surface is 1/3 plate aluminum

x and z travel on the y axis
the table is bolted together to form a solid laminate.


So far I have x and y mostly finished. I have not cut my track for Z until i get my router installed. I still like machining the mount for it. I will most likely draw it tonight in solid works and cut it in the am.

No ball screws are installed yet

I just purchased my NC switches for x y and z +. Hope to install them in the next day or so.

Funny most of the stuff came from a local scrap yard.
they had 40 to 50 Linear bearing on thier tracks. I got them for 5.00 each. With a few hours of TLC they work very well.
have a very long way to go but it is work in progess