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    Re: My DIY CNC cutting Aluminium 7075

    Yes it was strong enough, I am working to these limits. But I have to change the design to get it sound right!
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    My DIY CNC cutting Aluminium 7075

    https://youtu.be/fFqmXGNEGwE
    Some info:
    Spindle: 2.2 Kw Chinese
    Stepper: Nema34 12nm Closed Loop
    Machine: Mesa 5i25 7i76, LinuxCNC 2.8
    Toolpaths: Solidcam iMachining, Roughing and Finish

    I...
  3. Re: Building a EG or buying a milling machine

    Hello raychar1234
    1. I made inserts without any reinforcement in between to keep the special epoxy granite properties you mentioned but the EG must have a certain thickness to hold up the forces...
  4. Re: cheapest up to date epoxy granite milling machine (cnc conversion) project? for s

    Hello carbonalloystee
    I went through at least 10000 links and posts to be able to build my first CNC machine maybe because i did not had any experiences about making CNC machines nor machining.
    I...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    I need to make scissors for the cover because sometimes, with to much dirt, they get drawn out.
    I also think the aluminium is not the perfect choice because the abrasion is high and this stuff gets...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    Hello! Yes thats my channel and i have made a new slideshow of the whole project from the beginning in 2015 till today.
    Not everything is finished today but the mill is operating since February...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    I aligned the column to the already arranged x guiding rails on the base with a straight edge and a large set square and i flipped the squares to check its accuracy. I measured the gap between the...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    Good idea, i already thought about it but first i need a reasonable part to cast! Maybe a 90 degree fixture.
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    Thanks.. I started with 0 experience in CNC, CAD, CAM and casting. Actually i am luthier and i am amazed about the possibilities with CNC controlled machines. I am sure, when done, i will start a new...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    Not yet but milling steel is the goal.
    linear size; 23mm
    x 470mm
    y 360mm
    z max 210mm now 170mm
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    I have tried to get basalt in all grain sizes, i could find only one.
    That why i had to mix bassalt with 18mm, white and black granite i think 14mm, gravel (i am not sure what) 8mm and 4mm and a...
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    Re: Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    I have some setup possibilities for the spindle and the axis carriages and somehow it was important for me to have at least this much z working space in case.
    Current settings; carriages apart and...
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    Epoxy granite CNC mill inspiration

    I like to share my mineral cast CNC mill.
    The construction of the machine is in progress, all basics are done and i could already mill a lot of wood plastic, aluminium and brass.
    There are still...
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    Re: Wich are the best filler for Epoxy?

    Basalt is the hardest and should be the best option, i think. The weight should also be a benefit. However, i could not find basalt in all grain sizes, thats why i mixed basalt, marble, gravel and...
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    3D carving a wooden sign

    Hello, I made this on my homemade CNC milling machine.
    Its a sign made from oak, the letters are carved with 3different V-Bits.
    The surface on the top, is slightly waved.
    Made it with Aspire.
    I...
  16. alternativ 4 th axis for engraving round bars

    Hi!, this is my first post.
    We have build this CNC Milling machine ourselves and i think of posting some more infos of it in this forum.
    At first i will show you my unusual way to engrave round...
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