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...adapter --- over come... build it.
where are you?
DJ
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Maybe something like this would work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-3018Pro...UAAOSwOFNfHpxl
This is pretty much the low end of the price range and not much of a machine. But ABS machines very easy.
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Jim Dawson
Thank you, this is one of the ones I was looking at. I made the mistake of reaching out to my local college for help, the instructor got me confused saying he would use a laser cutter instead, that's why I thought I would run my idea past some pro's.
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machinehop5
...adapter --- over come... build it.
where are you?
DJ
Florida, Panhandle.
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EagleFox
Thank you, this is one of the ones I was looking at. I made the mistake of reaching out to my local college for help, the instructor got me confused saying he would use a laser cutter instead, that's why I thought I would run my idea past some pro's.
If I understood that add correctly, it looks like it comes with a laser engraver head also. I have no idea if it would cut your ABS.
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A number of sites report dangerous gases released when ABS is laser cut.
Cut quality also seems to be an issue at times.
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Jim Dawson
If I understood that add correctly, it looks like it comes with a laser engraver head also. I have no idea if it would cut your ABS.
That machine is due to arrive today. Did some homework, and it looks like the laser may not be a bad idea with good ventilation.
I have a treadmill (NordicTrack) and was looking at the frame and couldn't help but think that this machine, rearranged some, has all the major components of a badass extra large homemade CNC, even down to the variable speed motor, though it maybe too heavy? to attach a chuck to.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried this? I'm brand new to CNC'ing, so pardon me if I'm out of my league.
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I think the Nordic Track frame would be a good base, but that's about it. Not really many of the other parts would be useful for a CNC machine. As you say the motor might make a reasonable spindle motor for a metal working machine, but not fast enough for CNC router work.
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A little update. So I bought the deal on E-bay (3018) and it was so buggy, I ended up send it back. It had software issues where only the spindle would work. I'm done with creating the file and just finished the template to make 15 cover plates at a time in accordance with 16"x16" work area of the Shapeoko standard. Gonna have to spend the money, but at least I tried the cheaper route. The local university has a 3D lab where I got the file created, they are upgrading their Shapeoko, so I might I get a little help just building one provided they will sell their old frame.