The Y axis will be driven back and forth along the gantry. The Z axis consists of the 2 horizontal pieces bolted in place. They will move up and down and will have a dremel attached via a toolholder. You can see the Z motor mounted in the picture.
Friday, August 5, 2011
CNC Update - again
I finished the Y axis and Z axis. They are shown below.
The Y axis will be driven back and forth along the gantry. The Z axis consists of the 2 horizontal pieces bolted in place. They will move up and down and will have a dremel attached via a toolholder. You can see the Z motor mounted in the picture.
The Y axis will be driven back and forth along the gantry. The Z axis consists of the 2 horizontal pieces bolted in place. They will move up and down and will have a dremel attached via a toolholder. You can see the Z motor mounted in the picture.
Monday, August 1, 2011
CNC Update
Here's a look at how my CNC machine is shaping up:
This is the work area secured to the end supports.
This is the gantry, It will move back and forth down the length of the table.
The motor mounted on the side will drive the cutting tool back and forth along the gantry.
Here's another view.
This view shows the aluminum angle along the top of the gantry. I countersunk the screws to keep them flat as possible.
I have also been working on the electronics. The motors are ready to mount and plug into the controller. It's all getting very close to completion.
This is the work area secured to the end supports.
This is the gantry, It will move back and forth down the length of the table.
The motor mounted on the side will drive the cutting tool back and forth along the gantry.
Here's another view.
This view shows the aluminum angle along the top of the gantry. I countersunk the screws to keep them flat as possible.
I have also been working on the electronics. The motors are ready to mount and plug into the controller. It's all getting very close to completion.
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