kit for cnc is this any good

[baldthreads]

what do you all think a bout this kit is anyone using it on here-http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/cnc-driver-kit-four-axis-p-365.html?osCsid=7e11cdd489eda79e36e5ab421e2bc7a4

[doorknob]

what do you all think a bout this kit is anyone using it on here-http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/cnc-driver-kit-four-axis-p-365.html?osCsid=7e11cdd489eda79e36e5ab421e2bc7a4

I have no direct experience with that kit, however it appears to be quite comparable to the kit linked in post #8 above (with some minor differences).

[baldthreads]

he dosnt sell the z aixes height controler does a plasma really need this

[HorridHenry]

he dosnt sell the z aixes height controler does a plasma really need this

Heh!

You have three axises X,Y,Z I believe some Plasma tables have two Z axis stepper motors,why I don't know? but on all CNC tables a miniumum of three axises is required.
The Z axis is not the height its the Y axis thats the height ie in a vertical plain and the Z&X axis in a horizontal plain.
Should you require another axis then another stepper and driver can be purchased seperatly adding to the kit.

[baldthreads]

dose the plasma torch (raise and lower to metal) need a height controler

[HorridHenry]

dose the plasma torch (raise and lower to metal) need a height controler

Yes,this is the Y axis stepper,I don't think you can grasp how a CNC works?.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cGSlkjMGlE&feature=related]5'x10' Torchmate X with Thermal Dynamics Ultra-Cut 300 and Gas Box.mp4 - YouTube

[I Lean]

The X and Y axes are the "normal" machine motion around the table, the Z axis is the torch lifting up and down. I've never seen two Z axis motors, just one for the Z and one to move the carriage across the gantry. (can be labeled X or Y depending on how you choose to orient your machine)

You need a Z axis controller to raise and lower the torch, and you need a torch height controller to adjust the torch-to-work distance during the cut for the best cut quality. Both of these are optional on some entry-level machines. You can cut without them, but cut quality and consumable life will not be as good.

[larryy1022]

This is a better kit,its supplied witha bob,better motors and drivers but lacks the 4th motor.
3 axis Nema23 stepper motor 425oz-in& Drivers CNC controller kit Longs Motor | eBay

I checked the link, the stepper is from an unknown supplier in China.........
If u guys want to buy good stepper from china, follow is the No.1 brand in China,
Shenzhen Baishan Mechatronics Co., Ltd.

Dont buy cheap items even china manufacturers dont use in this field, then complain china **** product.

And even a professional CNC controller for plasma&flame cutting is below 1000 USD.....with speed factor to support all stand alone THCs on market. monitor included, u dont need to prepare computer...just plug and run..