Hi
I am sort of a newbie but have built my first CNC foam cutter based on the plans by Danny L. Ray but with switching out the MDF with Extrusion so I am not a complete CNC DIY veeergin!!!! :-)
I Have made up many foamie RC's but now I want to try a different project.
I want to build a CNC Foam cutter that I can cut and shape Surfboard blanks so that I can glass them and finish them off my self. The Board blank would be less than 8' Ft long 96 Inches lets say 4 Ft deep. Accuracy 1/32 or as best as I can get for my money about $700. Dios Mios I hear you say!!!!!!!!
Well My questions are sort of numerous,
1. Can I use my gecko and other electronics 4 axis controller for doing this?
2. Can I use my Nema Motors or would I need something bigger?
3. What should I use to build this extra long frame system so it doesnt flex too much? Aluminum Extrusion, Kevlar, .... hmm titanium?
4. Ball screws that are accurate through thier length without breaking the bank too much?
5. Should I be looking at building a foam router system to carve the length of the surfboard?
6. Any plans like Mr. Ray's that I can follow or just extend the lengths?
The blanks would be out of our old friend EPS. I just dont want to burn out a motor doing such long cuts or blow the wire or the controller overheating yaday yada yada
I have seen a guy that has built a machine he uses to make plugs for Kayaks and my length would be shorter than something like that.
Thanks for your help in advance and happy independce day!
Remember out troops and veterans
Ashley
Latexgurl