Hi I'd like to DIY a CNC vertical mill, I need some advice. I've read the FAQ section, and done some searches on the forums, but there is so much information spread out, it's hard to form a strong idea.
I have looked at used CNC vertical mills, unfortunately Australia doesn't really have a manufacturing industry anymore, so the used market has pretty slim pickings. Of the few I have found they're all about 30 years old worn to crap and I'm not confident I'll be able to get them running properly, they start about $7k+, then you need to spend more to fix them.
My goals to build are;
- I have a 240V 15A plug I'd like to use in my shed (I could potentially get an electrician in to install a larger one, but I'd prefer not to if possible).
- Hard mill carbon steel.
- High probability to made from epoxy granite.
- Build price between $5-10K AUD.
- Accuracy is more important than speed.
So, what would you build for ~$7-8K?
Does someone have a parts list from a different thread they liked?
The head, are they belt driven servos or just a normal 3 phase motors?
I wish there was a store in Australia I could call up and order parts from and pester with questions, but everything I've found is just completed routers for hobbyists.
I would like to consolidate all the knowledge I collect to make it easier for new people to digest, maybe make some plans that are open source.
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
Pat.