My new router

[planeflier]

Here are some pictures of my cnc router.

Table is 48" x 60" with 6" of z clearance.

[LazyMan]

Your machine looks real sweet man! Love the simplicity. I noticed your using a driven nut, what kind of speeds are you getting? Could you share some details on those ballscrews? What are the specs and where did you get them?

[mlind]

Very Nice,

Just curious what did you use for the lead screws?

[planeflier]

For the X-axis it is a driven ball nut it is a THK brand that I picked up off Ebay.

The Y-axis is a Nook ball .625 x.200.

Let me know if you guys have anymore questions.

I need to finish hooking up the eletrical and limit switches.

[LazyMan]

What are you primarly planning to make with this machine?

[planeflier]

I plan on cutting signs as well as model airplane parts.

I got it all wired last night and did some test runs and I am able to get traverse speeds of 200 IPM.

Just need to finish hooking up limit switches and clean up the wiring.

[Gir]

Looks great! What kind of motors are you driving it with?

[planeflier]

The X,Y axis are driven by servos and the Z axis is driven by a 640oz stepper. I am using geckos to drive the step motor and the servos.

[cncspear]

Good looking machine!! very nice work.

[planeflier]

Thanks everyone for the nice words. Hopefully by the weekend I will be cutting!

[planeflier]

Here are some more pictures of my router with the MDF spill board and track clamping system

Picture 2 shows dust shield and z axis.


Machine is running great still need to hook up limit switches.

[planeflier]

just an update I have been running my machine for over a year now and having a blast with it. I am toying with the idea of converting to rack and pinion setup any suggestions?