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  1. #1
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    Lagun manual to CNC help

    Hello

    I'm new to milling and CNC procedures, I got a Lagun vertical manual machine that I would like it to be electronic CNC.

    I'll be milling aluminum molds for wing/fuselage parts. As milling a mold service costs 2k+ that's a lot for me, as they will be prototypes.

    I have been looking into drivers and motors, I'm familiar with planetcnc controllers/drivers.
    http://planet-cnc.com/product/motordriver-6-0a-256/
    http://planet-cnc.com/product/cnc-usb-controller-mk3-9-axis/
    https://buildyourcnc.com/Item/electronicsAndMotors-nema43-1586ozin

    I'm not sure which motor to get that has the power to mill aluminum.
    I have read about problems that millers face like backlash and bending, how can I avoid them? Or it's just about the quality of the milling machine? Milling aluminum speed is 0.2mm/s is the best option?

    Are Lagun milling machine good?

    Should I get arounding bits only with I get cornering ones also?

    The order list
    Driver 6amps 50v (x3)
    Controller 9 axis
    Nema 43 1500oz (x3)
    1000w power supply
    6 limit switches (2 for both axis)


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    Re: Lagun manual to CNC help


  3. #3
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    Re: Lagun manual to CNC help

    I've got a Lagun FTV2-S with a Prototrak conversion on it. Mine is old but I'm pretty happy with it. Slowly upgrading and improving things on it. The newer ones are a lot smarter than my old MX2e but they still use the same easy to use conversational user interface.

    I believe Centroid make a kit as well.


    The Lagun mill itself is very good. Mine has been great so far.

    Cheers

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