I finally found some time to start the construction of a new 4 axes CNC router.
The characteristics are as follows:
- Dimensions (active): XxYxZ 84x43x12 inches, (2100 x 1100 x 300 mm)
- Rolled C7 Ballscrews on all axes: Ø25x10mm (x2) on X; Ø25x5mm on Y; Ø16x5mm on Z.
- Linear supporter round rails Ø25 on X and Y, round rails Ø30 on Z, all with linear bearings.
- Aluminium profile structure, 90x90 mm, heavy. Support assembly made of steel rectangular profile steel 80x80x4, on castors and support bolts.
- Stepper motor driven, NEMA 34, 12Nm.
- Suhner 1050W spindle with ATC.
- The A axis will be a H/V 6 inches dividing table.
- Computer: Atom 330 (dual core), 80GB HDD, 2GB RAM.
I bought most materials from Zapp Automation (slides, ballscrews, supports for ballscrew, stepper drives and motors - thanks Gary and Therese), KJN Aluminium (aluminium profiles and connection elements - thanks Tina), Damen CNC ("A" axis - thanks Kevin and René) and Sorotec - Germany (spindle and ATC).
Please see the attached images... First test video (just Y and Z axes) at http://www.cnczone.com/forums/video....ls&videoid=198
Unfortunatelly, I will have to wait another month before finalizing the construction.
Any suggestions or questions are welcome!
Many thanks,
Florin