Author: Seabass Engineering

CNC Milling Machine

DIY CNC Milling Machine Build (Part 7) – Z Axis Construction

Seabass Engineering

December 4, 2022



This time I’m building the Z axis and mounting it to the column. I’m probably going to regret saying this, but hopefully this concludes the majority of the locating, drilling and tapping of holes.
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DIY CNC Milling machine build.

My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel.

By using aluminum tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical components rather than welding, it should be possible to avoid any machine work. After all, I’m building a mill because I don’t have one!

Linear rails and ball screws are the cheap Chinese 20mm style that you can find on eBay etc.
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Music Credit
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No Quarter – TechnoAXE

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Dark vs. Light – – TechnoAXE

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This time I’m building the Z axis and mounting it to the column. I’m probably going to regret saying this, but hopefully this concludes the majority of the locating, drilling and tapping of holes. ______________________________________ DIY CNC Milling machine build. My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining

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DIY CNC Milling Machine Build – (Part 3) – Screwing around!

Seabass Engineering

December 1, 2022



This time I screw with my balls…

This video covers the installation of the ball screws and ball nuts.

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DIY CNC Milling machine build.

My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel.

By using aluminum tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical components rather than welding, it should be possible to avoid any machine work. After all, I’m building a mill because I don’t have one!

Linear rails and ball screws are the cheap Chinese 20mm style that you can find on eBay etc.
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Music credit…

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Cali by Wataboi https://soundcloud.com/wataboi
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/wataboi-cali
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qXptaqHIH5g
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Summer Madness by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-summer-madness
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/onA7Si-1Py4
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Relax by Markvard https://soundcloud.com/markvard
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-relax
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/O1TefQahcHg
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Night Out by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2BLdhW5
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/tut9O8uaJho
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All Night by Ikson https://soundcloud.com/ikson
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bE2rrcUKnok
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This time I screw with my balls… This video covers the installation of the ball screws and ball nuts. ______________________________________ DIY CNC Milling machine build. My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the

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DIY CNC Milling Machine Build (Part 13) – Operators Panel and First Movements!

Seabass Engineering

December 1, 2022



In part 13:

– Wiring up the operators control panel
– Add an upper limit switch for the Z axis
– Add a pneumatic strut to support the Z
– First machine movements and backlash testing
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DIY CNC Milling machine build.

My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel.

By using aluminium tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical components rather than welding, it should be possible to avoid any machine work. After all, I’m building a mill because I don’t have one!

Linear rails and ball screws are the cheap Chinese 20mm style that you can find on eBay etc.
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Music Credits
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No Quarter – TechnoAXE

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Not According To Plan – TechnoAXE
Broken Toys – TechnoAXE
Dropped the E String – TechnoAxe

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In part 13: – Wiring up the operators control panel – Add an upper limit switch for the Z axis – Add a pneumatic strut to support the Z – First machine movements and backlash testing _____________________________________ DIY CNC Milling machine build. My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for

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DIY CNC Milling Machine Build (Part 14) Building a CNC enclosure with 3030 aluminium extrusion

Seabass Engineering

November 30, 2022



In this video I’ll be building the enclosure around the machine. I have used 3030 aluminium extrusion to construct the frame and 4mm polycarbonate for the doors and front panel. I used a cheaper (but arguably less safe) material for the sides where people are much less likely to be stood if a cutter tries to escape!

I also make some rail extensions and install bellows on the X and Y axes, as well as begin to mount the spindle clamp to Z axis.

In the next episode i’ll be mounting and wiring up the Chinese 3KW ER20 spindle!
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DIY CNC Milling machine build.

My objective for this project is to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel.

By using aluminium tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical components rather than welding, it should be possible to avoid any machine work. After all, I’m building a mill because I don’t have one!

Linear rails and ball screws are the cheap Chinese 20mm style that you can find on eBay etc.
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Music Credits
—————–
No Quarter – TechnoAXE

——————
Not According To Plan – TechnoAXE
Basic Metal 12 – TechnoAXE
Future Ghost – TechnoAXE

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In this video I’ll be building the enclosure around the machine. I have used 3030 aluminium extrusion to construct the frame and 4mm polycarbonate for the doors and front panel. I used a cheaper (but arguably less safe) material for the sides where people are much less likely to be stood if a cutter tries to escape! I also make

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DIY CNC Milling Machine – The Complete Build Video

Seabass Engineering

November 1, 2022



DIY CNC Milling machine build.

My objective for this project was to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel.

By using aluminium tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical components rather than welding, it should be possible to avoid any machine work. After all, I’m building a mill because I don’t have one!

Linear rails and ball screws are the cheap Chinese 20mm style that you can find on eBay etc.

source

DIY CNC Milling machine build. My objective for this project was to design and build a CNC milling machine without the need for any machining of the parts. Ordinarily, building a mill requires a much bigger mill to get the axis surfaces flat and parallel. By using aluminium tool plate (which is in theory pre-machined flat) and bolting the critical