Hello, i have began building my own little cnc lathe about few months ago. This far i have made few parts for the tool changer and gathered some hardware from ebay. When finished, this lathe will have the following specs (which may change)
Movements (X+Z): 100mm (200mm dia) and 300-400mm
Spindle motor: 2½hp 130VDC (probably)
Feed motors: 2.2Nm with suitable belt drive.
Tool turret: electro-pneumatic fully automatic 8-station.
Coolant: 10l/min USA made diaphragm pump with 10l tank
Weight: 150-250kg (cast iron frame)
3D-rendering of the lathe (to be changed to different)
Pile of parts for toolchanger.
Main shaft for toolchanger.
Z-axis rails. THK HSR 25 and 640mm long.
Tool holder.
Spring holders for toolchanger.
Coolant stuff.
Stepper motors for X+Z axis and toolchanger.
Aluminium plate for toolchanger frame. The block in the right is an exercise done at school with a VMC.