More Mill/Drill conversion pix posted
Posted by
jeffswayze
on 2002-02-02 21:02:17 UTC
Well, I'm just about done with the meat of my Mill/Drill CNC
conversion project. I now have all three axes functional, and I'm
making chips in 3 dimensions!
There's a bit more to do, but it's not going to impede my ability to
cut metal. Namely:
* Create and install shielding for X and Y axis drive systems
* Install limit switches
* Minimize Z-axis backlash (will apply Dan Mauch's technique as
best as possible)
* Add slack adjster (idler on a rod?) to the Z-axis belt to ease
maintenance and blade changing
I've added a few more pictures to the "Jeff's mill/drill conversion"
photo folder, so feel free to ask any questions they might stir up.
To clarify a couple of potential questions, I used two old CD-
ROM external cases to house, cool, and power (5v) the driver
boards. I could only fit two boards per case, hence the two
cases. The Z-axis mount is bolted directly to the head. I drilled
and tapped two M8x1.25 holes in the head to mount it.
Best to all,
-Jeff
conversion project. I now have all three axes functional, and I'm
making chips in 3 dimensions!
There's a bit more to do, but it's not going to impede my ability to
cut metal. Namely:
* Create and install shielding for X and Y axis drive systems
* Install limit switches
* Minimize Z-axis backlash (will apply Dan Mauch's technique as
best as possible)
* Add slack adjster (idler on a rod?) to the Z-axis belt to ease
maintenance and blade changing
I've added a few more pictures to the "Jeff's mill/drill conversion"
photo folder, so feel free to ask any questions they might stir up.
To clarify a couple of potential questions, I used two old CD-
ROM external cases to house, cool, and power (5v) the driver
boards. I could only fit two boards per case, hence the two
cases. The Z-axis mount is bolted directly to the head. I drilled
and tapped two M8x1.25 holes in the head to mount it.
Best to all,
-Jeff
Discussion Thread
jeffswayze
2002-02-02 21:02:17 UTC
More Mill/Drill conversion pix posted
jeffdavis516
2002-02-02 22:19:11 UTC
Re: More Mill/Drill conversion pix posted
jeffswayze
2002-02-03 06:40:58 UTC
Re: More Mill/Drill conversion pix posted