Sieg X3 Milling Machine CNC Conversion Project

[Bird_E]

I have been working on converting my x3 mill to CNC and just started to develop a web site to document the process. The site is far from complete or far from perfect. But I got some pictures and notes and ideas down.
If anyone is interested you can check it out at:
http://www.rlberg.com/CNC.htm

Let me know what you think!
Thanks!
Bob

[DSL PWR]

Well done.

[gmfoster]

It looks real nice to me...

I will be interested in how your servos turn out as I bought a set "Just Because"

Garry

[CNCadmin]

I'm going to be in the same boat as you, I get my x3 next week.

[motomitch1]

Very nice

[Halfnutz]

Nice machine. Ichecked them out as I was starting on this journey but whats up with the "out of stock" at lathemasters. That and shipping costs made it out of my league. I went to the local HF store and got a 9x20 and a 33686 for 1500.00 both with a extended year warranty and no shipping. At the time it seemed like the right thing to do. Anyway, Im init up to my elbows now so here goes....

[CNCadmin]

Bird, any chance I can get you're drawing file of the mill? BTW you're pic on you're site are TO BIG, it forever on a cable modem to download them.

[Bird_E]

Sure,
I will send you the file(s). I will try to do it later today. What format would you like them in?
Yes, I know my pictures are WAAAAY too big. I need to fix it when I get some time. I have just finished all the mechanical work to the mill and have started on the controller.

So far all the ballscrew conversions are as smooth as silk! I have gain some travel in Y even with a preloaded screw!. I lost about an inch in X and gain about 1.5" in Z". All with 5/8 preloaded screws.
Bob

[CNCadmin]

Excellent, what did you use to model it? Can you send it in STEP format?

[Bird_E]

I did all the modeling in solid works, Yes I can send a step file(s).
Bob

[anoel]

Bob. Isn't your X axis motor going to bump into the column when the table is far left and the Y is moved toward the column?

[Bird_E]

That's what is nice about using solid modeling, I can move the whole table to the extremes to make sure I have clearance. I don't have much! But it won't hit. In fact after the ballscrew modifications I will have a little more travel in Y then stock and still have clearance for the servo.
Bob