[katran]

My cnc router , finished about 3 months ago .

Components :

80_80 aluminum extrusions ,THK SHS25R rails on all axes , ISEL 2505
ballscrews , 1" MIC-6 aluminum plates , 2.2Kw Protec motor ( max 24000rpm
ER20 nose ) plus Delta VFD/drive , servo motors ( keling , aprox. 500W ,
with CUI AMT encoders ) .

Rapids at 8m/min , cuts aluminum easy , nice finish ( with some help
from WD-40 ) . Maximum depth of cut using a 12mm carbide endmill : 3mm
at 800mm/min feed , 8-10000rpm ( tested , but I think it can do better ) .

Working anvelope : 950mm x 650mm x 150mm .





















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[mmcp42]

that is an awesome looking machine
must be a shame to get it dirty by actually using it!

[katran]

Man , you have no idea how much time I spend cleaning the machine after each and
every job ... But it has to work like a horse , I spent around 6000usd building it .
The components were not so expensive , but keep in mind that I have to actualy
import every bit of it from ebay sellers ( mostly U.S ) to Romania ...

It looks O.K , it works fine ( about 0.025mm error at 1000mm ) . I can do better , but
my free time is very little ... I work in shifts ( air traffic controller ) , I have a family to
take care of ...my little girl just begun school ... my life is , lets say , complicated ...

[katran]

A short movie , testing machine at 6000mm/min . Low quality , sorry ...

[mmcp42]

Man , you have no idea how much time I spend cleaning the machine after each and
every job ... But it has to work like a horse , I spent around 6000usd building it .
The components were not so expensive , but keep in mind that I have to actualy
import every bit of it from ebay sellers ( mostly U.S ) to Romania ...

It looks O.K , it works fine ( about 0.025mm error at 1000mm ) . I can do better , but
my free time is very little ... I work in shifts ( air traffic controller ) , I have a family to
take care of ...my little girl just begun school ... my life is , lets say , complicated ...

I'd be interested if you could share what you are using the machine to make?
ATC - Bucharest? (I have a PPL!)

cheers
Mike

[aarggh]

That is just spectacular! What a brilliant job you've done building it!

cheers,
Ian

[katran]

I'd be interested if you could share what you are using the machine to make?
ATC - Bucharest? (I have a PPL!)

cheers
Mike

I made a little cnc router ( first job ever on this machine ) :








...now I am buiding a cnc vertical mill ...





actualy , there is a buld topic here :


http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertic...build_log.html


P.S :

what the hell is " PPL " ?

[katran]

That is just spectacular! What a brilliant job you've done building it!

cheers,
Ian

Thanks , I apreciate . It was a 6 months long project , it came out O.K .

[mmcp42]

just checked your other thread
stunning piece of kit there!

PPL = private pilot license

[will gilmore]

Beautiful work. Does aluminum grow on trees in eastern europe?

[r00t4rd3d]

Amazing work.

[katran]

Beautiful work. Does aluminum grow on trees in eastern europe?

thanks ,

actualy , all my aluminum plates are imported from USA ( ebay.com / shapiro supply ) . Only extrusions are bought from a local dealer ( ITEM ) .

[louieatienza]

Excellent work! I like how you have the table fully supported in the mill, that should produce some nice stuff.

I've purchased from Shapiro Supply in the past and they are great people to deal with.

[harryn]

Very nice routers and mill build work.

I was surprised at just how quiet that servo drive is.

[katran]

Indeed , servo motors are much quieter then stepper ... It is a pain
in the ass trying to tuneup the drivers corectly ( PID / Gecko 302x ) ,
but if you get it right , is very quiet , fast and precise .

[jasoneule]

After seeing your builds..I feel like setting fire to mine and starting over. Excellent quality work.

[katran]

After seeing your builds..I feel like setting fire to mine and starting over. Excellent quality work.

Thank you .

I started building cnc machines 6 years ago ...my first project was small ,
weak , and ugly ... I didn't set it on fire , but I sold it for 1 LEU
( about 25 cents US ) ...

Then , I started over ..again and again , about 15 times ...

[r4pids]

Another beautiful machine,
Thanks for sharing

[harryn]

Thank you .

I started building cnc machines 6 years ago ...my first project was small ,
weak , and ugly ... I didn't set it on fire , but I sold it for 1 LEU
( about 25 cents US ) ...

Then , I started over ..again and again , about 15 times ...

Sounds familiar. I am about 1/2 way to success then.

[alufly]

WOW!!!


Absolutely fantastic work really inspires me. My machines are really ulgy compaired to yours, time for me to start over all I need is time!!!!

We have probably spoken before as I often fly through your airspace enroute between the Middle East and Europe.



Keith.