Re: Mill/Drill conversion update

hey jeff,

looks really good from here... question, what is the motor size and
torque spec. and what is the pulley reduction on the y-axis motor
pulley to the y-axis pulley...?

> Hi Folks,
>
> I posted a couple more pictures of my Mill/Drill CNC conversion
> in the "Jeff's ... " Photo folder.
>
> I'm actually a bit further that what the pictures show. I now have
> both X and Y axes fully automated, and am using the 2-axis
> capability to create the motor mounts for the Z axis. I should have
> all 3 axes functional by this weekend.
>
> It was quite a thrill to see and hear both motors running up and
> down to trace out a circle. My wife though it was a siren outside!
> The system seems to be pretty accurate, and my backlash with
> the non-preloaded ball nuts is only about .002 per axis. No-load
> feed rates are in the upper 50's (inch/min) after some
> acceleration adjustments, and everything seems to be working
> well.
>
> I'll send out a final post and more pictures once my Z-axis is
> complete. Until then, I'd be happy to answer any questions you
> might have.
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff Swayze