Hello Gents ,
after some search i found the forum and decided to join because i will build my own router/engraver machine (hobby use) and will be needing advice from experts like you all to avoid mistakes
A little about me
im an expert user of SolidWorks and in my free time i enjoy 3d printing my projects in both my PLA and resin/SLA printers.
What would be special with this machine? To archive the highest performance in precision as possible.
Goal is to build an engraving machine so i can use the smallest 0.1mm bits to engrave my tiny designs for family and friends !
A working area of 40cmX40cm is plenty for me so i can have space to secure down my parts. .
I like to stay away from belt systems just in case i will want to do any light milling on aluminium parts or other soft metals.
So questions before i decide the skeleton design :
1-What i need ?Simple ballscrews or preload precision ballscrews ?
2-For what step motors i should be looking for ? I read the term microsteping. Is this something i need to consider for my working area 40x40cm?
3-What else i need to order to control this xyz step motors?
4-What software?
5-Where can i order the above parts in Europe (/ebay maybe?) ?
Sixth and last question for now : Them machinist milling machines also use preload precision ballscrews to archive there precision?
THANK YOU in advance for your time and your replies and sorry for my poor English!