Thanks, the spindle housing is steel with an Al heatsink pressed on. The shaft is a straight shank ER16 chuck which has a collar at the bottom that prevents it from being "pushed into" the bearings. A ring is then glued to the shaft above the bearings pushnig the inner races together and preventing the shaft from "falling out" of the bearings. A flange at the bottom holds the outer races and provides preload. I was sceptical about gluing but it has worked years. Motor is 3phase, 1.1kW
If you mean the G-code program I'm not sure I have it anymore, besides it would be too long to post here...
If you mean 'codes and shit' for Mach3 then the answer is no - sorry. There's a working demo available at their site which is more than enough for a testrun and even for most basic home-shop machining.
i am wanting to get into cnc milling for my flight sim parts but I don't yet understand alot of it can you tell me what is the tool used is it a router? and what are the bits?
The spindle is built from a straight shank ER16 collet chuck, a turned housing and three bearings. It is driven by a 1.1kW three-phase motor via a belt. I did use a BOSCH router at the beginning but it had its drawbacks. Alot depends on what material you're going to cut.
The 'bits' I use are various types endmills, there's a lot of different types available depending on type of material etc.
You stated that you have spent nearly $5000 on this system. I was wondering what the motivation was to go this route rather then buying a turn key operation. It doesn't seem that you got it any cheaper. I have been thinking about getting a Smithy CNC Mill
When I first started building there wasn't that many (if any you could afford) machines available, at least not here in Sweden. Today the small(ish) CNC-machine market have more or less exploded and you have a LOT more options, like Smithy and Tormach to name two.
If you want/need a machine to make parts tomorow, by all means get a turnkey system. You'd probably get a more capable machine for the same money that I've spent.
yea, I wasn't really thinking about the time period you started the build, or the location. It looks like you ended up with a pretty nice machine and a great experience.
why no fluids? doesn't the friction cause wear on the tools??? ...not to mention the need for serious hearing protection.. ..still, nice freakin work man!!
Well, I started in April 2001 and have been at it since then... ;-) I think I had functional after a year or so and then improvements, refinements and upgrades since then.
Yes, 190X80mm ALU profiles. The surface is OK but you are right that there are some flex in the Z-axis column. More than I wish there was. There are two L-shaped 12mm stainless "reinforcements" bolted on the side but I'm trying to figure out a way to make it sturdier.
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sherieefshamma 8 months ago in playlist CNC
ggod one.
one Al piece bored at both ends and fitted the collect along with the ball bearings.now how did u lock the collect on the top side.
and whats the power of the spindle motor
firoz16 2 years ago
Thanks, the spindle housing is steel with an Al heatsink pressed on. The shaft is a straight shank ER16 chuck which has a collar at the bottom that prevents it from being "pushed into" the bearings. A ring is then glued to the shaft above the bearings pushnig the inner races together and preventing the shaft from "falling out" of the bearings. A flange at the bottom holds the outer races and provides preload. I was sceptical about gluing but it has worked years. Motor is 3phase, 1.1kW
henrols 2 years ago
thanks for the reply.
it would be much better if you could post a line diagram of the spindle assembly.
just for understanding.
firoz16 2 years ago
Real nice!
sxtraildanny 2 years ago
Very nice work ! but some coolant fluid nozzles would make it even better
// Greetings from sweden
GurraLKPG 3 years ago
Henrol ? could you give me the program xD?
( Codes and shit ) I want to try it to ^^
Baevintona 3 years ago
If you mean the G-code program I'm not sure I have it anymore, besides it would be too long to post here...
If you mean 'codes and shit' for Mach3 then the answer is no - sorry. There's a working demo available at their site which is more than enough for a testrun and even for most basic home-shop machining.
henrols 3 years ago
i am wanting to get into cnc milling for my flight sim parts but I don't yet understand alot of it can you tell me what is the tool used is it a router? and what are the bits?
737flyguy 3 years ago
Hi,
The spindle is built from a straight shank ER16 collet chuck, a turned housing and three bearings. It is driven by a 1.1kW three-phase motor via a belt. I did use a BOSCH router at the beginning but it had its drawbacks. Alot depends on what material you're going to cut.
The 'bits' I use are various types endmills, there's a lot of different types available depending on type of material etc.
henrols 3 years ago
You stated that you have spent nearly $5000 on this system. I was wondering what the motivation was to go this route rather then buying a turn key operation. It doesn't seem that you got it any cheaper. I have been thinking about getting a Smithy CNC Mill
itsybear 4 years ago
When I first started building there wasn't that many (if any you could afford) machines available, at least not here in Sweden. Today the small(ish) CNC-machine market have more or less exploded and you have a LOT more options, like Smithy and Tormach to name two.
If you want/need a machine to make parts tomorow, by all means get a turnkey system. You'd probably get a more capable machine for the same money that I've spent.
henrols 4 years ago
yea, I wasn't really thinking about the time period you started the build, or the location. It looks like you ended up with a pretty nice machine and a great experience.
itsybear 4 years ago 2
why no fluids? doesn't the friction cause wear on the tools??? ...not to mention the need for serious hearing protection.. ..still, nice freakin work man!!
Janitor989 4 years ago
Excellent video. Nice tool.
Thanks for posting it.
htoob001 4 years ago 2
ACA EN MEXICO SOMOS MAS CHINGONES
emerickalex 4 years ago
Did you build the mill or retrofit an existing
mill..........good video
NickMonteleone 4 years ago
You need to slow that cutter down and increase the feed!
zmcgaw 4 years ago
How long did it take to build it? cheers!
walliz 4 years ago 2
Well, I started in April 2001 and have been at it since then... ;-) I think I had functional after a year or so and then improvements, refinements and upgrades since then.
henrols 4 years ago
kool no need for steam mist or oil!! piece of cake for milling drilling and pocketing...e z program
milagringluningning 4 years ago
It's an ashtray! ?
lazzer408 4 years ago
wow! that really impressed me. very well done.
stormdrums 4 years ago
when starting a drill cycle use a centre drill then your drill will not will not woder when it starts.
davedarkhorse 4 years ago
The surface looks like your machine's making pittings towards the z-axis, so the z-axis isn't sturdy enough... alloy profiles?
tillimausie 4 years ago
Yes, 190X80mm ALU profiles. The surface is OK but you are right that there are some flex in the Z-axis column. More than I wish there was. There are two L-shaped 12mm stainless "reinforcements" bolted on the side but I'm trying to figure out a way to make it sturdier.
Thanks for the comment.
henrols 4 years ago
Perhaps support from the back. Have also heard of filling extrusions w/concrete.
Still,a nice tool.
htoob001 4 years ago
Excellent; thank you for posting :o)
CNCKitsAndBits 4 years ago
only one i've seen i could put to use!
minime1946 4 years ago
That is Awesome! Best one I've come across, how much did that hit you for $ wise? Cool stuff!
BGezie 4 years ago
Thanks!
Including controlpanel (not shown in video), motors, drives, linear rails, ballscrews, Mach3 license etc about $5000.
henrols 4 years ago
Great Job!!!Are you using stepper or servo motors?
agfprops 4 years ago
Thanks! It has steppers on all three axis, ~3.5Nm. 4mm pitch ballscrews, directdrive. Gecko G210 and 45V powersupply.
henrols 4 years ago
awsome :)
strombom 4 years ago