Replaced regular threaded rod with ACME leadscrew

[jeffmorris]

I replaced the 5/16-18 threaded rods with 3/8-12 ACME leadscrews and cables with 22-gauge wires with cables with 18-gauge wires and quick disconnect connectors on my 17X20 Overhead Leadscrew CNC router and found that I get 20 IPM instead of 10 IPM. I will try using my CNC router next week.

[jeffmorris]

I used my CNC router to make two signs and the machine worked faster than before thanks to new 3/8-12 ACME leadscrews and I set the router speed controller at 5 (half-speed) and there's no "burning" of bit and wood. I'm not sure about solid carbide router bits made by Amana Tool. The 3/16" CNC Spiral Flute Plunge Solid Carbide bit didn't left smooth cuts and I had to sand the letters. The bottom of the bit isn't flat. Any suggestions?

[solodex2151]

These Freud Bits have worked beautifully for me before.

[ger21]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris The 3/16" CNC Spiral Flute Plunge Solid Carbide bit didn't left smooth cuts and I had to sand the letters. The bottom of the bit isn't flat. Any suggestions?

The bottom doesn't need to be flat to leave flat bottom cuts. Any flexing or vibration anywhere in your machine can lead to poor cut quality. And the spindle needs to be perfectly perpendicular to the table in all directions as well.

[jeffmorris]

My CNC router blew two 2.5A fuses while trying to rout two signs today. I bought some 3A fuses while coming home. Any reasons for my CNC router blowing fuses? It has Probotix PBX-RF board, three ProtoStep boards, and three 200OzIn unipolar stepper motors.

[georgeburns]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris My CNC router blew two 2.5A fuses while trying to rout two signs today. I bought some 3A fuses while coming home. Any reasons for my CNC router blowing fuses? It has Probotix PBX-RF board, three ProtoStep boards, and three 200OzIn unipolar stepper motors.

What type of fuses? Fast blow, slow blow?

What are the specs on your power supply, the impedance/draw of your motors, etc?

[georgeburns]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris My CNC router blew two 2.5A fuses while trying to rout two signs today. I bought some 3A fuses while coming home. Any reasons for my CNC router blowing fuses? It has Probotix PBX-RF board, three ProtoStep boards, and three 200OzIn unipolar stepper motors.

the probostep boards push 3 amps. Probably the 2.5 amp fuses.

[jeffmorris]

Power Supply: 24Volt 4.3Amp Switching Power Supply 100-240VAC 50-60Hz

Stepper Motors: http://www.probotix.com/specs/HT23-200-6_specs.jpg

2.5A fast-blow fuses already used. Bought 3A fast-blow fuses but not yet used.

[jeffmorris]

I replaced the 2.5A fuses with 3A fuses and I didn't have any problems using my CNC router yet.