Tag: build

01- Build Your Own Co2 LASER Cutting & Engraving Machine – Introduction, Planning & Design.

MW Laser

November 25, 2022

More Info and Product Information I Use for This Build Can be found on my Website Here – https://mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build/ This will be continually added to throughout the build so check back Regularly for Updates.

Stepper Motors, Stepper Drivers and More for your DIY Laser Build at — https://www.omc-stepperonline.com//?tracking=5f7ce36148d79

The mechanical parts I will be using for this build will be from Cloudray Laser (www.cloudraylaser.com). When building your own machine you have the opportunity to design it the size you want with the material you want to give it a unique and personal look. I have chosen to use Aluminium T-Slot Extrusion for the frame of my machine and I will briefly discuss the design and plan for the machine I plan to build in a future video.

Building your own Co2 Laser Machine requires planning. In this video I go over the main considerations of planning and designing your own laser cutting machine.

Amazon Links.
Honeycomb Table – https://amzn.to/2XBsPJY
CO2 Laser Tube Holders Diameter – https://amzn.to/2XynrXX
Cloudray CR35 + CR45 Laser Tube – https://amzn.to/2XzzF2k
RECI Laser Tubes – https://amzn.to/2xDPLbZ
Mechanical Parts Set Inner Sliding Rails Kit – https://amzn.to/2XBYzK6
Cloudray Laser Power Supply – https://amzn.to/2LH9uzP
10600nm Laser Safety Goggles – https://amzn.to/2XCXpCE
Cloudray Lift Metal Parts with Stepper Motor and Motor Driver – https://amzn.to/2XzHQMd
Red Mushroom Emergency Stop Button – https://amzn.to/2xCwGa5
TROCEN AWC708S Controller – https://amzn.to/2xHkYuI
RIUDA RDC6442 Controller – https://amzn.to/2YETqSJ

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Cheers Matthew
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NOTE: This is not a paid production or advertisement. The featured products are provided by Cloudray to allow me to provide viewers with an installation / how-to video.

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Building your own Co2 Laser can be rewarding and you can avoid large import duties, shipping and taxes that you would pay on a pre-built laser machine & you get to design it how you want it, to your own specifications. More Info and Product Information I Use for This Build Can be found on my Website Here – https://mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build/

CNC Plasma Cutter

How to build a CNC Plasma Cutter Table | Electronics | Free Plans & CAD Files

Tosh Davis

November 16, 2022

Link to CAD Models and Plans: https://bit.ly/ToshDavisCNCFiles

Part 4 of a series on how to build a CNC plasma cutter table. All the parts are complete. Check out my playlist for the build below. In this video, I am wiring the electronics of the CNC table. Some back story this is my 3rd build of a CNC plasma table. The first build you see in this video, while the second one I made was for a friend, featured in the THC video on my channel. This design is based on the design I designed for my friend. Hope this video helps.

I’ve updated the wiring diagram. This updated version should be a lot more clear than the one in this video. The updated version is located in the google drive folder under the name “Wiring Diagram Updated.”

How to build a CNC plasma table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OweWXLY_zbI&list=PL2P1-P0kDDPupxC1M-_AI2cfhrufejVZP

0:00:00 Intro
0:00:14 Description of electronic parts
0:03:53 Wiring diagram
0:06:42 Build montage
0:09:12 Floating head assembly
0:10:05 Build montage part 2
0:17:02 How everything is wired to the electrical box
0:17:49 Plasma torch triggering
0:19:21 Wiring in the electrical box
0:28:30 Plasma torch triggering circuit
0:32:53 Location of limit switches
0:33:45 Mach3 setup
0:46:30 Setting steps per unit
0:50:38 Homing
0:51:55 Soft limits
0:53:07 Machine coordinates vs part coordinates
0:55:02 Small tricks with using Mach3
0:56:22 Outro
0:57:07 Some recent cuts
0:59:53 Uncut video of cutting a part

Parts List:
HG20 20mm Linear Rail Guide Actuator CNC 1500mm*: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292600713239
HG20 20mm Linear Rail Guide Actuator CNC 750mm*: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292600713239
3PCS Nema 23 Stepper Motor: https://amzn.to/3naoHLC
Nema 23 Stepper Motor: https://amzn.to/3r5Kc14
SainSmart CNC Micro Stepping Motor Driver**: https://amzn.to/3FfKdEJ https://amzn.to/31H6jCD
DC 24V 15A Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3FbyfvO
R55 Plastic Open Type Cable Wire: https://amzn.to/3GrjGWN
MR12 12mm Linear Rail Guide 100mm: https://amzn.to/3HN50Bf
8mm to 10mm Shaft Coupling: https://amzn.to/3r5Cbth
400mm 8mm Lead Screw ACME: https://amzn.to/3n9N10c
4 Pack Caster Wheels 4 inch: https://amzn.to/3q9Ja5d
5 axis CNC Breakout Board: https://amzn.to/3JTyLCu
12 Pack of Micro Limit Switches: https://amzn.to/3GfcXiy
Metal Gear Rack -20 Pitch 6ft (5174T21): https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/5174T21
Metal Gear 20 Pitch 15 Teeth (5172T11): https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/5172T11
Compression Spring 2″ Long 0.875″ OD, 0.635″ ID (9657K03) Pack of 6: https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/9657K403
Zinc-Aluminum M5 x 0.8mm 20mm Thread Pack of 50 (91274A131): https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/91274A131
Zinc-Aluminum M5 x 0.8mm 12mm Thread Pack of 50 (91274A127): https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/91274A127
Zinc-Aluminum M5 x 0.8mm 16mm Thread Pack of 50 (91274A129):
https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/91274A129

Notes:
* These are the linear rails I bought, though because I don’t have space in my shop I have to keep my machine outside and these rails have rusted, just keep this in mind
** I know the linked Stepper Motor Driver is unavailable. I just wanted to link the exact one I used. The second link is a driver that looks similar, I just have not used it so can’t guarantee anything

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Link to CAD Models and Plans: https://bit.ly/ToshDavisCNCFiles Part 4 of a series on how to build a CNC plasma cutter table. All the parts are complete. Check out my playlist for the build below. In this video, I am wiring the electronics of the CNC table. Some back story this is my 3rd build of a CNC plasma table. The

CNC Plasma Cutter

How to build a CNC Plasma Cutter Table | Frame | Free Plans & CAD Files

Tosh Davis

November 14, 2022

Link to CAD Models and Plans: https://bit.ly/ToshDavisCNCFiles

Part 1 of a series on how to build a CNC plasma cutter table. All the parts are complete. Check out my playlist for the build below. In this video, I am building the frame of the CNC table. Some back story this is my 3rd build of a CNC plasma table. The first build you see in this video, while the second one I made was for a friend, featured in the THC video on my channel. This design is based on the design I designed for my friend. Hope this video helps.

How to build a CNC plasma table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OweWXLY_zbI&list=PL2P1-P0kDDPupxC1M-_AI2cfhrufejVZP

Link to CAD Models and Plans: https://bit.ly/ToshDavisCNCFiles Part 1 of a series on how to build a CNC plasma cutter table. All the parts are complete. Check out my playlist for the build below. In this video, I am building the frame of the CNC table. Some back story this is my 3rd build of a CNC plasma table. The

CNC Plasma Cutter

How To Build a CNC Plasma Cutting Table | Part 1 – The Basics

Rusty's Metal Cut Signs & Designs

November 12, 2022

Welcome to part 1 of a video series documenting the build of our new CNC plasma cutting table. In this video, I’ll explain the basics of plasma, applying it to the CNC process and the major components I will use.
Upcoming videos in the series will demonstrate testing the electronics, building the table, setting it up and finally, cutting some items on the table.

Items mentioned in this video, include:
Unimig Razor Cut 45 plasma cutter: https://www.unimig.com.au
4 axis CNC kit including 3Nm NEMA23 stepper motor, stepper motor driver and power supplies
Proma Elektronika’s MyPlasm CNC controller and plasma interface unit: https://www.proma-elektronika.com

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Welcome to part 1 of a video series documenting the build of our new CNC plasma cutting table. In this video, I’ll explain the basics of plasma, applying it to the CNC process and the major components I will use. Upcoming videos in the series will demonstrate testing the electronics, building the table, setting it up and finally, cutting some

CNC Milling Machine

How to build A CNC machine _ DIY CNC mill

VinceBuild

November 7, 2022

This is full video on how to build CNC machine at home. This CNC mill is very rigid it has very high accuracy. It has zero backlash.

Here are some info on build.

Build time: About 500 hours.
Build cost: About $4500

Travels:
Z : 11″ ( 27.9 cm )
X: 22″ (55.88 cm)
Y: 12″ (30.48cm)

Spindle:
5.5 KW ATC BT30 18000RPM from Ebay. ( very happy with it) seller is super nice guy.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Combo-ATC-tool-change-spindle-motor-BT30-5-5kw-18k-rpm-VFD-NBT30/184223154689?hash=item2ae48e4201:g:XTQAAOSwPdhdOt~h

Electronics:

BOB: PMDX 424. https://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-424
Spindle speed control: PMDX 407. https://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-407
Stepper motors : Nema 34 1275oz-in
Drivers: DM860d from Ebay

Software:
Mach4.

Mach4-Hobby

Rails:
20 mm Raills for X,Y and Z

Ball screws:
Y ball screw is 20mm
X Z ball screws are 16mm

Couplings:
Bellows style Ruland coupling with zero backlash .
https://www.ruland.com/servo-couplings/bellows-couplings.html.

Frame:
Y Axis
24″ x 14″ X 4″( 64 X 35.5 X 10.1 cm )
Material 1.25″ X 4″ ( 3.1 X 10.1cm )steel

X Axis
35″ X 11″ ( 88 X 28 cm )
Material .500″ (12.7mm) base plate
1.25″ X 3″ walls

Z column
35″ x 8″ X 4″ ( 88.9 X20.3 X 10.1 cm) tube with .500″ (12.7mm) wall thikness
filled with cement.

Enclosure:
Aluminum sheet and angle.

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This is full video on how to build CNC machine at home. This CNC mill is very rigid it has very high accuracy. It has zero backlash. Here are some info on build. Build time: About 500 hours. Build cost: About $4500 Travels: Z : 11″ ( 27.9 cm ) X: 22″ (55.88 cm) Y: 12″ (30.48cm) Spindle: 5.5 KW

Metal CNC Machine

CNC Basecamp Ep006: Metal Inlays

Woodsmith

November 6, 2022

If you’re looking for a special accent for a box, bench or cabinet, a CNC router allows easy access to the world of metal inlay. Metal inlay is so appealing because it sets up a contrast between the alluring colors and seamless form of metal against the visually complex and warm organic background of wood. So, let’s explore how to add this fun and relatively simple technique to your CNC equipped shop.

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