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Thanks for the tip ardenum...

I've talked with IKO about what lube to use on the crossed roller ways. They recommended SHELL GADUS S2-V220-2......

Hi everyone,
I am reaching the point of no return with gathering components and parts to be able to start building my CNC. Something that I have not necessarily overlooked, but have just put on the...

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Craig, Peter, you two have given me a ton of advise moving forward with this project... In fact I had started another thread in the "CNC DO-IT-YOURSELF" section of the forum... Here is the link...

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Recently I had set up a burn where my electrode needs to burn in the Y+ direction to a depth of .255" from a Zero setpoint with a .005" offset for orbit using 6 steps.

I don't have a...

Hi Peter,
That's a great idea that I haven't even given thought to! thanks for the tip.
I've been skeptical about the rivet idea, just in the fact that they may end up becoming loose at some...

Peter, Craig, Thank you for your responses. I'm sure that a thicker frame will be more ideal for this situation, but that may have to be a "down the road" upgrade.
I currently have this existing...

So, in my spare time I've been mapping out the dimensions of my frame along with different ideas and modifications that I would like to do. I've been focusing quite a bit on my Z axis, as I'm just...

Thanks for the calculator Peter.

I had figured as much, just haven't put much time into the research yet. Thanks for the information Peter.

So, I'm to the point where I have almost everything that I need to get the ball rolling on this build. I'm just in the process of deciding how I want the final machine to be laid out. In doing so, I...

Thanks for the information Craig. You are definitely bringing up some information points that I, honestly, would have never considered.

Thank you so much for your help Craig.
I was a bit confused as to why you were Dividing the 9.56A by 0.5, but just so I know, this would essentially be the same as the 2200w divided by half of the...

Thanks for the detailed response Craig. Lots of good info.
I've had to read through a few times but I think I'm understanding you correctly.

So, a dual pole with a rated voltage of at least...

Understandably... But, I'm no engineer, nor do I plan to be. This is what I have and it makes since to me.
Thanks for the 2 cents ardenum.

So, I now have motors, drivers, and my controller in. Just waiting to order all of the other electrical components until I am absolutely confident that my setup will work. Right now I am working on...

Thank for the tip ardenum.
I've been designing a controller box and trying to get a schematic together, but I'm still just a dummy when it comes to the electronics. I am, however, learning a TON by...

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60VDC 600W would be adequate, but 80VDC and 1000W would be better. These large power supplies are expensive and most people buy switchmode supplies on the basis
of...

Good point Craig.
I personally have a very un-bias opinion when it comes to the electronics, as I have ZERO experience with any of it. Going for the 70V. We'll see how it all comes together!
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Hi Craig,

[QUOTE=joeavaerage;2512844]Hi,



If they're any bloody good 69.95VDC, if they're not good enough they'll pop, so buy better ones next time.


so I should be pretty safe with the...

I am going to go ahead and order the original stepper/driver combo(x3) that I had posted in the beginning of this thread, along with the controller... Holding out on the spindle for now, until I do...

Peter, Craig, thank you both so much for loads of information and suggestions.
I think my explaination of what I would like to have in the long run has been a bit murky. My apologies for that.
The...

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Thank you guys so much for the input and information!

Please pardon my lack of knowledge here. I have just read too many posts of people either underpowering their motors or frying drivers by not...

Hey all,

I've been wanting to build a CNC for quite some time now, and I am trying to get all of my ducks in a row. The machine will have about a 12"x12" work area with roughly 6" of travel for...

Disregard my last statement... I've just been overlooking the inductance. oops

Thanks for the input AWERBY. I have stripped all of the electronics off and am down to just the 3-axis frame. I did plan for a t-slot table and was thinking about using a new set of scales, but I'll...

Hello all,
I am new around here and could really use some help. I would really like to build a CNC for my own personal use. Mainly for hard plastics and soft metals for any given project that I...