November 18, 2022
Here is my prototype portable CNC plasma cutter. It is controlled by an Arduino UNO with GRBL loaded on it. The machine is 2 feet by 2 feet and have a cutting area of 16 inches by 16 inches.
Machine, kit, and plan available on my website http://dacsgarage.com
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Here is my prototype portable CNC plasma cutter. It is controlled by an Arduino UNO with GRBL loaded on it. The machine is 2 feet by 2 feet and have a cutting area of 16 inches by 16 inches. Machine, kit, and plan available on my website http://dacsgarage.com source
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.
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
November 6, 2022
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Overview of my most recent project. 5×5 cnc plasma with a Hypertherm powermax 45xp.
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https://www.instagram.com/stefancymbaluk/ Overview of my most recent project. 5×5 cnc plasma with a Hypertherm powermax 45xp. source
