5 axis cnc machine

[xa_shall]

Hello. I am new to this thread and basicly what im trying to do is slowly build a 5 axis cnc machine for milling turbines and compressors i know this takes time and im in no rush as im a newbie at this but im determind and willing to learn. I am not worried about programming it (hardest part) as i have a friend who does this and can do it at a low price (If you guys need some programming code for anything email me and i can get him to do it for you for a good fee he is real good as he designed my compressor and turbine with solid works and part cfx). The machine basicly has to be able to make parts with a +/- 0.001 tolerance. I have a basic plan on what to do and i need some help to guide me the rest of the way. The first step i believe is to,

1. purchase the MICROLUX MILLING MACHINE from http://www.micromark.com/ and some afforable precision anti backlash lead screws/ballscrews

2. purchase the Micro-Mill CNC kit #1 from http://www.cncfusion.com/micromill1.html to convert to 3 axis cnc.

3. purchase stepper motors and stepper card controller perhaps from http://www.xylotex.com/

From here im stuck and probably have some errors in step 1-3. What really getting me is the rotary table setup behind the spindle and setting it up on the bench. I know there are some pros here who can help me get through this with a nice step by step thanks.

[dneisler]

I can say the CNC Fusion kit is a nice kit. I completed installing mine last night and all was pretty straight forward. I just needing to do some wiring now to get mine working. I am a newb to so....

[undin7]

any success with your micromak conversion?

Originally Posted by xa_shall Hello. I am new to this thread and basicly what im trying to do is slowly build a 5 axis cnc machine for milling turbines and compressors i know this takes time and im in no rush as im a newbie at this but im determind and willing to learn. I am not worried about programming it (hardest part) as i have a friend who does this and can do it at a low price (If you guys need some programming code for anything email me and i can get him to do it for you for a good fee he is real good as he designed my compressor and turbine with solid works and part cfx). The machine basicly has to be able to make parts with a +/- 0.001 tolerance. I have a basic plan on what to do and i need some help to guide me the rest of the way. The first step i believe is to, 1. purchase the MICROLUX MILLING MACHINE from http://www.micromark.com/ and some afforable precision anti backlash lead screws/ballscrews 2. purchase the Micro-Mill CNC kit #1 from http://www.cncfusion.com/micromill1.html to convert to 3 axis cnc. 3. purchase stepper motors and stepper card controller perhaps from http://www.xylotex.com/ From here im stuck and probably have some errors in step 1-3. What really getting me is the rotary table setup behind the spindle and setting it up on the bench. I know there are some pros here who can help me get through this with a nice step by step thanks.