Sounds great- Would you mind posting a cost breakdown? I'm up to about $5k on my system, and am wondering what I have missed.
Zeph
Well I purchased a lot of my compoents... start building my machihne - a 4 X 8 router I designed with help from Chris at Data Cut
MAchine will cost a total of 8000 including software, and used computer.
Basic Specs :
4X8X10" cutting
Steel Frame
Machined Tooling plate rail surfaces
3/4" linear shaft rails X,Y axis
1/2" shafts Z axis
Rack drive on X
Rolled Screw on Y, Z axis
Gantry built from machined cast aluminium tooling plate
Ability Systems LPT indesxer, and GCode interpreter
Gecko Drives
Stepper motors
Ill have pics soon to post
TM
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Sounds great- Would you mind posting a cost breakdown? I'm up to about $5k on my system, and am wondering what I have missed.
Zeph
Ill have a complete list of every component in word or excel format in a week or 2..... I am making the plans available through Data Cut, complete with materials lists, suppliers,supplier pricing (for refferance),CAD plans-DXF,DWG AUTOCAD, etc...... Chris wil have them soon... unless he decides differant.........
What is it you think you are lacking ???? Ill gladly help out.
Just came across their website this evening. What do you know about them. Do you have the parts yet? Documentation? I want six axis control for servo programmed via G code.
Ninewgt- I'm not sure what I am missing, but am about $5k for the base machine, plus router, dust collection, computer, and software.
I'll post a cost breakdown when I solve my shaft issue and maybe you can point out what I have missed.
Did you purchase the drilled steel shaft for the rails?
Zeph
Yes - I ordered the 3/4" rails (round) from Specialty motions for the X and Y axis.... 1/2" for the Z axis
Persistance and patience are the key to CNC
Should have my aluminium tooling plate Monday, and shafts (linear) next week, as well as steppers, geckos, rack,pinipon gears,pulleys.... lots of stuff so the serious building will commence next week. I will be posting pictures also.......I only have to order my srews for the Y and Z axis.......