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  1. #1
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    MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    I am converting my second RF45 style machine to CNC and thought I would share the parts made to complete project. Currently I have most of the parts machined for the 3 axis. I am using 20mm ball screws for the X and Y and 25mm for the Z. My method does require some lite machining of the casting for clearance and to create interlocking areas for the ball nuts. Soon as I format the drawings I will get them posted.
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    vertcnc,

    Nice work so far. I've been contemplating an IH clone mill, so I'll be following your conversion closely.

    Any sort of quality control issues on your particular mill?

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    Titaniumboy

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    Titaniumboy,
    Quality control is very limited on these machines. X and Y Axis seem pretty good. Z Axis will need some more work, ways are tight on one end loose on the other. Should n't be that much work to repair. They use lots of Bondo to make up for poor finishing of the castings. You just have to keep in mind these are a hobby quality machine and really are limited. But, If you work through the issues, and install CNC with decent parts you can really make some nice quality parts, just probably not on a production level. I am guessing for about $6000-7000 including machine and depending on skill level, you can have a nice machine. If your not a DIY kind of person or need light production then I would look at the Novakon Torus Pro or Tormach.

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    Nice work man This will be fun to watch :cheers:

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Any updates on the build? This is looking awesome!

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    This is a nice looking build. I wonder what he was using to build the parts displayed?
    A lazy man does it twice.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Fastest,

    An Enco 45 converted to CNC. Sold after completing MD001. The pictures above show the pulley setup I was contemplating, but decided to go direct drive with couplers. Works great rapids set at 300IPM

    May have the MD001 for sale soon, Looking for Haas VMC.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Well lets see your pictures, bound to be a nice build!
    A lazy man does it twice.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Here are the Solidworks files for the parts used to convert the MTW MD001 to CNC. Should work on most RF45 type machines. 20mm ballscrews on X and Y and 25mm on Z. These will require some light machining on the Y saddle and also the Z slide. Nema 34 size motors direct coupled to the ballscrews.

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    MTW MD001 now for sale

    I am going to list this mill for sale shortly, moving on to another project.

    MTW MD001 oversize RF45 type mill.
    Mach3 control
    10 pos tool changer for TTS tooling
    Stand on wheels with metal chip tray setup for flood coolant.
    Electrical cabinet- with ESS, servo drives, power supplies, PC
    Ballscrews 25mm on Z, 20mm on X & Y
    Leadshine Easyservo motors and drives. 300 ipm x&y , 180ipm Z
    Belt drive spindle w/ 2:1 pulleys, 3HP 3 phase motor, VFD 220V 1 Phase 8000rpm
    Air operated drawbar.
    Automated Lube system for ways and ballscrews
    Flood coolant system
    Located west of Chicago
    PM me if interested.
    $8000
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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    For sale on Craigslist now. $6500 Pick-Up Only

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    why would you not post the CL add link?

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Not sure it was allowed, but here it is.
    Hobby CNC Milling Machine

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Damn! Wish you were closer. I've wanted a charter oak 12z cnc for a little while now but for that price, I'd definitely get yours. Good luck with the sale.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Yeah it's pretty much same machine as a Charter Oak. Have lots of money into it, so will be a good deal for someone. Easy to rent a little box truck with a lift gate.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    I shared your ad on another forum, hopefully you will get some calls.

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Thanks

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    What happened with the drawings you were going to post ??

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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    What drawings? The ones on the previous page.

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