Robert thank you for taking the time to do all these videos. I built a 2x3 FineLine Automation CNC a couple years ago. Deff To small I'm going to go up to either 4x4 or 4x8. You deff outgrow them quick. I'm liking your build...the linear bearings seem like they will hold tighter tolerances. Thanks again
Excellent series. You've shown common issues and how to address them. I think several of your issues are the fault of the kit its of, but you made it work well.
Oh, what a pity. I like the structure of your milling machine very well and it looks very stable too. Since you can probably do nothing, thanks a lot. Thomas
Thanks so much for taking the time in putting these videos together. It looks like assembling the kit would take a considerable amount of time much less all of the extra time into filming the videos as well. Not sure how you did some of the camera angles but you really did an amazing job doing so.
***** Yes, RU-vid is my friend :) I use it all the time. So I'm really on the verge of taking the plunge and buying a cnc router kit. Looks like you've had yours for a few months now. Are you happy with it? Would you recommend the one in this video from CncConversionKit.com? Any gotcha's or things to be aware of? Thanks
***** I'm looking at the 26"x41" model. I really could get by with the smaller model but for only $80 more I think I'll go with the next model up. So it looks like you upgraded your drivers to the DM556D?? What size stepper motors did you upgrade to ?? I may see if they will sell me the kit without the controller and build a Gecko controller myself. I was thinking about upgrading the motors as well which is why I was asking what you went with.
Thanks for making the video about the struggle you had building a CNC Platform out of that mountain of scrap metal. And then its still not level and square as you say in the comments. For the levelness you could place adjustable feet underneath the leg's, or just buy some half inch bold's and nuts half inch hole in the center from the plates underneath leg's 2 nuts with the plate in between and you can adjust the table actually level on a 0.0001, squaring you can than do with shims, fill rings between the corner brackets. I don't think it would have being my first choice, especially for the drilling and grinding you had to do. By the way wasn't there a drawing with the kit, there is nothing to find on there site then some video's from just one angle of the kit. Anyway I would first read the drawing's, than place all the parts in correct order from table, X axis, Y axis and Z axis and start building in that order from the drawing.
Thanks for your reply! I think your video and build are both awesome!!! It has inspired me to now build my own cnc router. Would you tell me a little about installing your software. Was there any difficulty getting it all going? Are you writing your own programs and how's that going? I am very interested in all aspects of the build. Thank you very very much for all your input to me. Phil
Loved the video. No nonsense/music. Just your project. I'm starting with a smaller turnkey cnc router from a California distributer. Are you available for insights after I get it set up? The plan is to get used to a table model and then use it to fabricate a larger model like yours.
First of all, I'm sorry for not knowing much English. I would like to know how diameter screws are and if they have one or more threaded inserts. I know it can affect the speed, but I do not know if it is better to accelerate the motors or have several threaded in the screws. Thanks for your video tutorials.
Lord thank you very much for the reply but I have a problem I can not find aluminum profile 60x60 with two feature will be that these parts will not be 80x80 because of that size if I get two traits thanks for helping me
Thank you Sir, perfect tutorial but let me ask you a question, since the kit of this CNC is a bit expensive ( for someone who is a beginner) is it possible if I buy this complete Kit and then build it cnc machine with your videos tutorials? I'm just asking because I don't have any knowledge of mechanics but I love it, and as Electronic engineer , this mechanic field attracts me a lot
Hello Robert, i have a good question for you, if i want to enlarge my shank from a 1/4 inch to a bigger on,e so i can use longer end mills, do you know what type of collet is the one we have in order to get the right one?
Nice. Excuse my ignorance but why linear rails are on the sides of the main extrusions, instead being on top of them? I would think that by being on top they can support more load. Is it so the x axis have a bigger working area? Thanks.
+MyRobertadams - really good build series, watched the lot. Am trying to model this cnc in freecad, could I ask what the thickness is for the aluminium extrusions is? I'm guessing it's 80mm x 80mm but is hard to tell from a video.
hello Mr. Adams. I'm getting ready to purchase a CNC machine from CNC conversion. I wanted to ask, would you buy that machine again since you've used it for a while? anything you would've done differently or added? also are you using Mach 3?
Robert Hi, On build #1 video, at one minute and ten seconds, there are two plates--one has 34 holes in it and the other is one of the side vertical gantry plate. Could you give me the lengths of those two plates... I want to compare those with the ones I was sent. Mine may be too short for an 8 inch z axis to work fully. If they are off I will have to send mine back and get the right length???? Also since your unit is complete, can you get an 8" thick piece of material under the spindle to work on???Thanks, bob
Greetings Mr. Robert I liked your video, please I would like to know the cost of this machine, delivery method, shipping, I live in Ecuador, thank you.
Hello Robert, Today I have the Viedeos to your CNC milling machine resehen. That has become really professional! Do you have a parts list with dimensions for the individual components? If so, can you send it to me? Best regards, Thomas
What is the correct wording or terminology when searching for the extruded T Slots.. is is 80/20 30/30 80/40 or something else. I have looked everywhere for what you are using, but cannot seem to find it anywhere.. my linear guide bearing shafts are 1-1/4" center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole for mounting reasons, if it makes any difference. Thanks for your help
I have watched your videos several times now and am considering purchasing a kit from cncconversionkit.com. Can you tell me which kit you purchased, your level of satisfaction, the collet ER11,16,20) included in the kit. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Robert, Thank nice training If possible only full size CNC table to create profiles, plates and rails (the introduction of all instruments) ... introduce or file sizes you get a say. Thanks
Hi Robert, I was just watching your new vacuum pump video and find if very helpful. For some reason I can't send you a message from that page, hence the message on this page. You don't mention what size pump it is as in CFM or CMM. I am getting my new CNC machine next week and also want to get the same pump as you. Hope you can advise. Keep up the great videos. Regards Dean
Hi Mr. Robert, I started building my on CnC with the following specifications: Dimension: Cutting area 1500mm x 1500mm Engine: Nema34 1600oz (4 Total motors, 2x on Y-axis 1x on X-axis and 1x on Z-axis) Spindle: 2.2KW Water cooled (chinese) Frame: 80x80mm linear rail: 20mm (SBR20) Ballscrew: 20mm, 5mm pitch (RM2005) What is the thickness of the aluminum you used in the X-axis arms and in the Z-axis tables and in the steppers motors supports? In my project i used 20mm to X-axis arms and Z-axis tables and 15mm for steppers motors supports. One more question, what maxims cutting speeds and feed rate your machine can do? Thank you
+MyRobertadams thanks by you fast answer and you have a nice machine too, really clear setup. Ya, as I imagined, 3/4=19mm to X (i Used 20mm) and 1/2=12.7mm to Z (I used 15mm). I have spent about 2.700,00 Euros so far, but need some cosmetics, so this valor maybe go up to 3.000,00€ If you don't mind i will keep in contact. Best regards
Ok I was under the impression this was a 4'/8' table . I really liked the assembly till you got to the part underneath where you had to drill and tap that long aluminum bar yourself that connected to the gantry underneath . I thought that should have been done by the manufacture ?
Ok I sort of figured that . I've drilled and tapped before so it's not the end of the world and like you said it's very critical . For the most part I think that gantry looks very heavy duty compared to others I've seen , no flexing there . Thank you for the replies , you do impressive work
Hi Sr. Really good work. Wat is the extruded alumínio frame type 80x80mm? Wat is the rail and ballscrew dimension, 16mm,20mm, 25mm? Wat is the stepmotors torque 425oz? And to fininho the spindle torque and You setup cut alumínio easy? Thanks
+MyRobertadams Hi Mr. thanks by you fast answer, i appreciate you attention. are you satisfied with you machine or have recommendation to do? i thinking make one using step-motor nema34 with 1200oz/1600oz and spindle 2.2Kw , the frame will be 80x80mm, ball screw 30mm because the holes match with frame "T" slot
MyRobertadams thanks for the fast response. Forgive my ignorance but I am confused, the specs says the bottom of that rail is 45mm but those are 40x40 extrusions correct?
BOM DIA MYROBERTADAMS. SOU DO BRASIL E ASSISTI SEUS VÍDEOS QUE POR SINAL SÃO ÓTIMOS. PARABÉNS. ESTOU MONTANDO UMA MINI ROUTER PARA USINAR ALUMÍNIO E VOU INSPIRAR NAS SUAS APLICAÇÕES. QUE POR SINAL SÃO MUITO INTELIGENTES. ABRAÇOS AMIGO GOSTARIA DE TROCAR INFORMAÇÕES CONTIGO. EM QUE PAIS VOCÊ ESTÁ SITUDO? ABRAÇOS.
we'll more power to you. I've seen some amazing things on tube being done with these. get a chance take a look at mirock's woodshop. he really knows how to program one of these. .
Hello. I live in Russia in Western Siberia. Write me please store where you purchased this machine. I really liked this design. I want to buy this machine drawings. Material for manufacturing will buy in Russia. Thank you. I write through the Google translator.
Do they have a plan for me? I want to build this CNC machine itself , but for that I need the dimensions of the base frame , would be very nice if they could help me there .
I'm from BC and called cncconversionkit to order the 26x41 ($2340 USD). They quoted me $600 USD for shipping! I thought that was a bit much (especially with the $ conversion). I found the equivalent parts on ebay with free shipping from china ($2100 CAD including Ethernet smoothstepper controller and 2.2kw spindle). I contacted 8020.net and they put me in touch with a distributor in BC that will help me with all the extrusion and fastening bits and advice for the build. It's going to be more work but I'm learning CAD to draft the machine which will help for future projects. I think it will be cheaper than ordering the kit with shipping but we'll see. Certainly was not impressed with your story about them delaying shipping for 6 months due to missing parts.
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