Hello, I have started trying to rebuild an old CNC Mill Router as a summer project, and I have hit a few major problems.
This is what I have:
2'(X) x 3'(Y) x 1'(Z) Gantry Type 3 axis CNC. (Very Solid Machine)
Variable speed spindle 8,000-24,000 RPM. (1-2 HP i think?)
Lead Screw seems to be a 5/8-5 worm screw, 0.2" lead, single start.
Current stepper motors are SLO-SYN 100oz 2.6V 3.1A DChz 8 wire. (Z seems to have a decoder)
What I would like to do:
Replace all the motors with some newer ones. I have been looking at the kits availible at probotix. But after lots of researching I notice a lot of people seem to trust KELING and GECKO products so I'm not sure whats best?
Put together or buy a controller to run the steppers and connect it to my computer to run the maching using MACH 3.
I want to use this machine on materials from soft wood up to aluminum.
Spend less than 1000 dollars if I can.
So what I need help with is:
1. Everything from what motors to buy to best suit my machine and use, drivers, controller, wiring, etc.
2. Everything in between.
So if someone with experience can help me with a list of everything I need to buy, and where to buy it from, I would be very grateful. I understand the concept of rebuilding it, but I just dont have the knowledge of whats best suited for this machine to get it running like the beast she can be.
Thanks