Saturday, October 24, 2015

How To build a CNC Router

How to build a CNC Router 


I have absolutely no idea where to begin. I want a Machine that can cut acrylics, G10, carbon fiber and if possible 200mm thick sheets of aluminmum.
What so I need to learn ?
What Stepping Motor, Router, Power Supply and table is good for this machine.
Where can I buy The parts?
Let,s Get Started 

STEP 1: key Design Decisions
1.This section covers The Following
2.Identifying the right design for you
3.Required cutting area
4.Space availability
5.Materials
6.constructing Methods
7.Available tools
8.Budget

STEP 2 : The Base and X-axis Frame
This Section covers The following
1.Designing and Building main base or X-base
2.A breakdown of different designs
3.Fully Supported Frames
4.partially supported Frames Etc.

STEP 3: The Y-Axis Gantry Design
This Section covers the following:
1.Designing and building the y-axis gantry
2.A breakdown of different designs
3.Forces and Moments on the Gantry
4.DO's and don't Etc.

STEP 4: The Z-Axis Assembly Design
This Section covers the following:
1.Designing and Building the Z-axis Assembly
2.Fores and Moments on the Z-axis Assembly
3.Linear rail/rods and bearing spacing
4.The Pluge arm Design Etc.

STEP 5: The Linear Motion system
This section covers the following:
1.Detailed Overview of linear motion system
2.choosing the right system for your machine
3.Designing and building your own l
4.Linear Shaft and Bushings
Linear Rails and Guide Blocks Etc.

STEP 6: Machanical Drive Componets
This Section Cover the Following topics:
1.Detailed overview of the drive componets
2.chossing the right components for your design
3.Stepper and Servo motors
4.Lead screws and ball screws
5.Drive Nuts
6.Radial and thrust Bearings
7.Motor coupling and mouting
8.Direct drive vs. Geared
9.Rack and Pinions
10.Lead Screw motor sizing Etc..

STEP7:Choosing the Motors
This section covers the following topics:
1.Detailed overview of the CNC motors
2.Types of CNC motors
3.Stepper vs Servo motors
4.How stepper motors work & types of stepper motors
5.How servo motors work & types of servo motors
6.NEMA Standards
7.Choosing the right motor type for your design Motor Sizing Etc.

STEP 8:The Cutting Table design
This Section covers the following:
1.The Cutting table design overview
2.T-slot Table
3.Vacuum Table
4.PerForated cutting Bed
5.The cutaway bed
6.Designing and Building your own Etc.

STEP 9: The Spindle Options
This Section Covers The Follwing:
1.CNC Spindle overview
2.Types and Features
3.Pricing and cost
4.Mouting and cooling options
5.Coolant systems
6.Building your own
7.How to calculate chip load and cutting force
8.How to fine optimal feed rates Etc.

STEP 10: The Electronics
This Section covers the following:
1.CNC Eletronics overview
2.The Control Panel
3.Wiring and Fusing
4.Buttons and Switches
5.MPG's and Jog Wheels
6.Power Supplies Etc.

STEP 11: The CNC controller options
This section covers the following:
1.The CNC Controller overview
2.Controller Selection
3.Options available
4.Closed loop vs open loop systems
5.Best Prices controllers
6.Building your own from Scratch Etc.

STEP 12:
This Section Covers the Following :
1.The CNC related Software overview
2.What software will I need
3.CAM software
4.CAD software
5.NC Controller Software
6.Best Choices free ware Etc.

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Post By : Irfan khan 

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