Cnc Train Model Using DIY CNC Router

[SimTune]

awesome! it didnt need much sanding did it?

[NGraver001]

Some try but it isn't nearly rigid enough. It most likely would destroy the machine.

[flrescue33]

can u use that cnc router to cut metal also

[bradjk]

This is SO AWESOME! I wish I could learn how to do this!

[b1lc1s]

I converted a mill to CNC a few years ago for the ability to save time doing parts and patterns. The accuracy is fantastic but save time - No - because it is so memorizing to stand and watch it work!! Your video is great because it relates that so well! Enjoyed it. (I converted an Enco floor model knee mill andI use KeyCreator CAD/CAM and Mach3)

[NGraver001]

@b1lc1s I have converted an Enco mill also. Your right, CNC isn't always faster just more accurate. :)

[walteririon]

muy bueno !! igual, estas de la garloncha man!!

[finster101]

Very cool model! I like how you split it up to make it easier to build. So after it was built did you use this as a plug/mold or is the wood just a decorative model?

[NGraver001]

@finster101 This was a friends model that we made. It was used to make a silicone mold. He has cast numerous fiberglass shells from it.

[micmoable]

cool vid

[ebutuou123]

what software do you use to decompose your solidworks models and send them to your controller?

[NGraver001]

@ebutuou123 G-code was generated in SolidCam. Mach3 is the control software. Hope that answers your question.

[tootjeey]

wow, very nice build

[NGraver001]

I have a laser crosshair to locate the edge. It is only accurate to about .010" but that's good enough. Once I set zero I use it throughout the entire setup.

[djtonyxxx5]

but solid cam produce the gcode and then you put into mach3 or how do you interface your cnc with solidwork?

now i export in 3ds from solidwork and generate toolpèath with cambam plus. but is not a good choice.

[ShaneVadnais]

Very nice!

[torcente]

bella macchina bellissimo video.....

Palermo, Sicilia, Italia ciaoooooo

[AlexLPD]

Very nice video in did, I hope you can put more about your project...

[inagod]

good carbide wood bits are a must,great video

[FintaruS]

I consider myselves to build a CNC, it is your own design or do you have any links to the one you build?

[NGraver001]

@FintaruS My own design. Modeled in Unigraphics Solids modeling program. No drawings...sorry

[123timooo]

@FintaruS @leventis1991 go to instructables*com and search for CNC. There's a pretty similar one..

[Aev308]

what type of router did you use?

[NGraver001]

Hitachi M12VC

[Aev308]

Great, thanks

[pogi09282805724]

@NGraver001 whats a router? sorry noob here!! hehe

[NGraver001]

To the commenter whose question I accidentally deleted the answer is SolidCam

[quibowibbler]

what bit did you use to plunge down like that?

[NGraver001]

A 1/2" carbide end mill

[Jamdirek]

I would buy one from you, whats the best price?

[thunderair]

awesome I wanna one of that ,, good job ngraber

[peterwilson69]

One of the best CNC woodworking videos I've seen - excellent!

[twofoot65]

Excellent work. How dimensionally stable is the wood pattern? Do you have any issues with moisture swelling the pattern? Have you even considered milling your parts from polystyrene? How much machine run time did this pattern need?

Is there any chance you would share your machine's design?

Cheers,

Chris

[eddiaz76]

Could you please send me information of this machine?

Price?

router bits?

type of software it use?

Shipping?

etc.

[NGraver001]

Sorry, I only built this machine for myself. I am not in business.

[TheBakachan]

Heh, at first I was like "Usable slices? What?" and then I saw how big it was. Exceedingly nice work! :)

[unknowneuropean]

nice work. We are using CnC in school. But only for metal. Really nice! I'll show it on my teacher.

[00CrazyDiamond00]

Your router really do a great work!

Hope my steppers will do at least half

of waht I saw here :)

Greeting from Italy

Mauro

[tbenefi33]

Now that the best one Ive seen so far.

[bp092]

sweet router, nice hitachi spindle, it is a good router surprisingly enough as I'm sure you know.. was there much sanding afterward? What software are you using to program (CAM wise) after solidworks?

[NGraver001]

Solidcam generated the toolpaths. This was my freinds project. He claims the sanding was relatively easy.

[dhbiza]

Wow~! You guys are good...you should try that out on something like...maybe a telescope part or something.

[jjh122]

Wow, pretty cool!!! I can't wait to see the finished model....

[NGraver001]

Yeah, unfortunately I did this for a guy I work with and he is pretty slow at finishing things so you might have to wait a while.....wait this is you, isn't it, John?!!!

[vmirko]

very good!

;-)