In this video I’m going to swap out the controller for a 3020 CNC Router and convert it to Arduino / gShield. I run a test on it using an engraving Toolpath created in Fusion 360. The Toolpath is not very optimized.

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In this video I’m going to swap out the controller for a 3020 CNC Router and convert it to Arduino / gShield. I run a test on it using an engraving Toolpath created in Fusion 360. The Toolpath is not very optimized. source



Visit https://gcodetutor.com for more information.

Programming G-Code is an important skill if you work in a machine shop or own a desktop CNC Router.

Now you can learn it easy and cheaply at your PC instead of paying out for expensive classes.

Use the coupon code YT152020
to get 15% off any CNC course
at https://gcodetutor.com

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Visit https://gcodetutor.com for more information. Programming G-Code is an important skill if you work in a machine shop or own a desktop CNC Router. Now you can learn it easy and cheaply at your PC instead of paying out for expensive classes. Use the coupon code YT152020 to get 15% off any CNC course at https://gcodetutor.com source



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



In this episode Ben explains the ins and outs of CNC milling using only a Shapeoko and a laptop. Areas of focus include an overview of the parts, creating design files, execution and other CNC tips.

http://element14.com/tbhs

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In this episode Ben explains the ins and outs of CNC milling using only a Shapeoko and a laptop. Areas of focus include an overview of the parts, creating design files, execution and other CNC tips. http://element14.com/tbhs source