[WORM6842]

Hello,

I am looking at the CNC Mogul and wonder if anyone has anything to say about the brand? Its fairly cheep at only $1300 but seems like it would be a decent enough machine for an entry level system.

CNC Mogul

Neal

[mondo50m]

I would be a little concerned. They show a 6 foot piece of Makerslide for $79. Inventables has the same piece of Makerslide for $32.00. Seems like they charge more than they should. (or what they feel they can get away with).

Milt

[WORM6842]

Milt,

Im not sure I understand what you are saying. I dont see this piece that you are talking about.

[79crash]

I would be a little concerned. They show a 6 foot piece of Makerslide for $79. Inventables has the same piece of Makerslide for $32.00. Seems like they charge more than they should. (or what they feel they can get away with).

Milt

Hello Milt,

Although the makerslide is $32, there is also buying and attaching the rack to the slide. So there is some added cost in there for that. I just got my machine yesterday. CNC Mogul has been very helpful thus far and quick to respond to questions. I can update more after I make some cuts, as right now I'm working on the table.

Regards,
John

[jeffery926]

quick to respond to questions.

They posted an add on my local Craigslist and I emailed them with some questions about there machine and they never responded. I emailed them again and they did not respond the second time either. No longer interested in there machine because they are not quick to answer any of my questions.

[XYZ_dude]

They posted an add on my local Craigslist and I emailed them with some questions about there machine and they never responded. I emailed them again and they did not respond the second time either. No longer interested in there machine because they are not quick to answer any of my questions.

here is a hint, dont try and contact them through the stupid craigslist loophole email system lol go to the site an use the contact page they responded to me right away and of course gives a phone number for actual support on phone something we seem to have lost in new businesses.

[jeffery926]

here is a hint, dont try and contact them through the stupid craigslist loophole email system lol go to the site an use the contact page they responded to me right away and of course gives a phone number for actual support on phone something we seem to have lost in new businesses.

Yea, I guess asking a question on Craigslist through email is like asking a seller a question on eBay. They both hide sellers and buyers email from each other. I prefer to get my questions answered in writing, not over the phone where they can't deny what they told me later.

[jingles]

I bought one of their Mongul machines today. I did a lot of research and can't beat their price. Keep tune, I WILL be making comments whether it's a POS or worth the investment. I bought the 3'x4' size plus some other stuff for $1,250 including freight.
Looking forward to receiving it.

[bremerr]

I would be a little concerned. They show a 6 foot piece of Makerslide for $79. Inventables has the same piece of Makerslide for $32.00. Seems like they charge more than they should. (or what they feel they can get away with).

Milt

I bought a kit and it showed up the other day. I built the gantry. The rails are not just makerslide. They have rack gears installed for the entire length of the rail. The router has a rack and pinion drive system.

[bremerr]

Overall I'm happy with the kit so far. When I get further along, I may start my own thread.

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the limit switches?

[FoxCNC1]

I also did buy one of these machine. Mike was very helpful in getting me setup.
I am new to CNC but I can say that the Z axis is a little "wobbly" and to tram a router.

I have a 36 x 36 kit. From what I am reading the delrin wheels seems like a good idea. I like the makerslide, I wish it was thicker or bigger to be a bit more rigid.
One thing I do wonder, do you guys feel the R&P is better then the screw type setup? I have been looking at some of the machines that "ROUTER PARTS" makes and I see their PRO line uses R&P. However, everywhere else I see the screw types application and while I am not a mechanical engineer, it just seems more accurate and smoother. Lets not forget the CNC mogul is what I call a direct drive R&P.

[Built]

I've been trying to get ahold of them and haven't received a response and its been 5 days now.

[WORM6842]

Call 262-490-9949. I've talked with Michael Stone several times.

[Built]

Is that the number for CNC mogul? Heard any reviews? I'd like to pick one up and have two tables (wood/plasma) while I save for plasma cam

[WORM6842]

That is the number for their contact in Milwalkee. I won't get mine until next week. Ill post an in depth review then.

[XYZ_dude]

i think the machine look great for entry level, if your familiar with other maker slide type machines the overall price is very good if you ask me, the electronics layout on the machine for clean look is pretty nice.
the fact he sells the machine setup with limit switches and drivers, even though standard chinese drivers, i used the same on another machine work great nothing different then all the ebay machines as far as drivers

i think he put together a good package, i do not know him but i did talk to him on the phone a few times before purchasing and answered every time. very friendly even offering extras,

i really dont care that he sells makerslides for more money that's how all sites do it, but you have the choice to buy where you want, but the machine itself is priced right, i will have mine next week as well,

its exactly what i was looking for, something with quick rapids and wood capable, his videos are impressive. ill do a thread on mine as well goodluck

the things about it i like

japan bearings
delrin v bearing ring over bearings so its not metal bearings on metal slides i see this allot i dont like it.
limit switches all done for you
clean and organized
the right size motors/power supply
rapids capable over 400ipm
spindle attachment to almost any trim router
universal pen holder
portability being so light

and have you guys ever etched into a home table or concrete slab? very cool and many business opportunities with that
also when i experiment with plasma soon, i can make 2 tabls and only need one head/gantry just slide off and on other table thats cool!

[Bearhawk LSA]

Hello,

This is my first post on here after doing a search for CNC mogul. Has anyone here bought one of these things. I am looking to cut out thin parts from 2024-T3 aluminum for wing ribs of a homebuilt plane. Material thickness range is .016" to .062". I also need to route out wood forms from .75" MDF. I have been a mechanical engineer in the linear motion industry for over 20 years and was planning to design my own, but am willing to just buy one if the price is right and it can do the job. My first thought is the design is not rigid enough for my MDF requirements but probably just fine for the thin aluminum.

Anyone have any info on the drive system? Is it gears running on a rack or is it pulleys on a Belt? I need the capacity for 4' x 5' working area.

Marc

[EXLASer]

Hello,

This is my first post on here after doing a search for CNC mogul. Has anyone here bought one of these things. I am looking to cut out thin parts from 2024-T3 aluminum for wing ribs of a homebuilt plane. Material thickness range is .016" to .062". I also need to route out wood forms from .75" MDF. I have been a mechanical engineer in the linear motion industry for over 20 years and was planning to design my own, but am willing to just buy one if the price is right and it can do the job. My first thought is the design is not rigid enough for my MDF requirements but probably just fine for the thin aluminum.

Anyone have any info on the drive system? Is it gears running on a rack or is it pulleys on a Belt? I need the capacity for 4' x 5' working area.

Marc

Hi Bearhawk LSA,

Gear transmission is better than pulleys on belt .As belt can be loosed and aged after a period of working time ,then it effect the accuracy . While gear transmission with oil to lubricate may service for a longer life . And you may have a look of useing ballscrew which precision is better than others .
CNC router is more suitable for cutting aluminum and MDF ; laser can not cut Aluminum and it will add a burnt edge on cutting side of plywood . About drivers ,Servo has better precision,quicker speed ,longer service life , better dynamic features and stabilities than steppers . Well Servo has Yaskawa and Panasonic ,more details we may talk by emails if you are intrested ..

Email :[email protected]
Best regards,
XYZ Machinery

[XYZ_dude]

Hi Bearhawk LSA,

Gear transmission is better than pulleys on belt .As belt can be loosed and aged after a period of working time ,then it effect the accuracy . While gear transmission with oil to lubricate may service for a longer life . And you may have a look of useing ballscrew which precision is better than others .
CNC router is more suitable for cutting aluminum and MDF ; laser can not cut Aluminum and it will add a burnt edge on cutting side of plywood . About drivers ,Servo has better precision,quicker speed ,longer service life , better dynamic features and stabilities than steppers . Well Servo has Yaskawa and Panasonic ,more details we may talk by emails if you are intrested ..

Email :[email protected]
Best regards,
XYZ Machinery

SPAMMER.......laser cannot cut aluminum??, its common to cut alum with laser and you sell laser systems, of course if you want to talk ball screws and servos motors, THE PRICE will skyrocket. these are entry level machines with a great price tag, i have had ,mine over a week and seems to be doing well, i bought it for wood/fiberglass cutting.

[XYZ_dude]

Hello,

This is my first post on here after doing a search for CNC mogul. Has anyone here bought one of these things. I am looking to cut out thin parts from 2024-T3 aluminum for wing ribs of a homebuilt plane. Material thickness range is .016" to .062". I also need to route out wood forms from .75" MDF. I have been a mechanical engineer in the linear motion industry for over 20 years and was planning to design my own, but am willing to just buy one if the price is right and it can do the job. My first thought is the design is not rigid enough for my MDF requirements but probably just fine for the thin aluminum.

Anyone have any info on the drive system? Is it gears running on a rack or is it pulleys on a Belt? I need the capacity for 4' x 5' working area.

Marc

it's a rack/pinion system no belts like the shapeoko machines and way less z axis flex then shapeoko because of the double X gantry makerslide
as far as cutting those aluminum ribs, i think at this point most guys havnt tried yet from what i see, from my experience it can .016-.062 but with several passes because you would get the z axis flexing digging to deep. but if you try i would try with single flute endmils 1/8" or smaller. and maybe pass depths @ .005 for starters.