Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] UK Hardware Suppliers

On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:50:04 +0100, you wrote:

> I'm looking to build a 3 axis unit with a router for the cutting tool.
>I will most likley be using the unit to make parts for various electronic/PC projects (e.g. diy projector, time shift/media player box etc),
>and my DIY telescope project. I would like to mill components from alluminium, providing I can get the right type of cutters
>for my 1/2" router.
>
>As someone new to this topic, am I asking too much of a home made device like this?

It's doable, but as anybody who is really honest about it, will tell you
their first machine could have been improved on :)

So - before you do anything, have a look at some commercial machines,
see how they are made, and have a look at the forums and picture on
something like http://www.cnczone.com/

In the UK, Motors and drives can be got from
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/
Ballscrews etc from http://www.marchantdice.com/
Material for the bed and frame can be built quite rigidly from
structural aluminium, see http://www.kjnltd.co.uk/
Cutters can be got from many sources, but it depends on the collet sizes
available for your router. That can limit your selection of tools
somewhat if they only make a 1/2inch collet. Smaller diameter cutters
with a half inch shank are not that common

Steve Blackmore
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