I could search forums for a day or so but I’m hoping some experienced people can direct me please.
I have a reasonably large 3 axis CNC Router table and would like to cut 3D shapes in timber (MDF) or dense foam.
If I could angle the router to variable but fixed angles and have a 4th axis that rotates the spindle motor then I could hopefully cut a workpiece from all sides. Is this common practice ?
I’m effectively locking the 4th axis and only using a rotating 5th axis. I want to avoid the expense of a 4th & 5th axis head and buy or DIY make only the 5th rotating axis.
Can my Mach 3 be programmed to cut a shape like for instance a toy car body like this ?
My water cooled spindle motor is (from memory) 80mm diameter.
Will I find a head that can do this or parts to make such a DIY head please ?