New CNC build

[Bellevue Woodshop]

New CNC build

I have built a couple of cnc machines over the years, both from extruded aluminium (8020) and my second one with a welded frame, both pretty large.

This time I figured I would make smaller one and make it even more rigid and precise for light non ferrous metal cutting and engraving.

So I started collecting scrapped stuff from the dumpster.



Some of the stuff I had to purchase, like the steppers, and the ballscrews for the Y and Z axis, along with some belts and pulleys.

All extruded materials for the frame, along with the linear rails and alu plates for gantry sides was dumpster finds.

The large 30mm for the X axis is from a brand new butchered Bosch Rexroth linear unit.
I removed the ballscrew with the thrust bearing and reused the housing (slightly slimmed down) for the gantry
I purchased a 1,5kw spindle off ebay, and it turned out to be a great combo with my salvaged vfd

Cattracks and wiring was from my bottom drawer

I later upgraded the steppers to some slightly larger ones along with the belts and pulleys in a 1:1 ratio for mores speed.

I have attached some videos of the build if you want to check it out:

Best regards
Roy

[jjr2001]

Very nice indeed. I like the ball screws!

[billd]

Dam nice work, enjoyed the video very much as I am getting ready to do one also 4'x8'

[rossbotics]

Great work and excelent videos, alot of hard work goes into the video making of something like this, let alone the time it takes to build the tool and put it all together, you got my vote for tool of week,

Great work Roy
Doug

[Bellevue Woodshop]

Thank you @jjr2001

[Bellevue Woodshop]

Thanks Doug.
You are correct, it is VERY time consuming making these videos, but after a while has passed it is fun to look back at, and someone might get some useful information out of it as well. That is rewarding also. Thanks for your vote man. it is much appreciated

[Bellevue Woodshop]

Thanks, will you be posting images of it? Welded or bolted frame?, ballscrew, belt and pulley or R&P?

[PJs]

Roy, The build was fabulous especially with some pretty spectacular recycle finds. I do wish I could wire that fast ~¿@, but a nice neat job in the micro computer box as well as the trax and the attention to detail with shrink tubing. I love that you showed alignment and tracking measurement, so many don't on such an important step in a 3axis build like this. I've added you Videography to my top 10 list for YT and here! Great attention to those details most take for granted, like shot selection, lighting, framing and the all important in my book to give just enough to see what most of your steps are, speed up accordingly and keeping them under 10 min....Outstanding!! I'm with Doug on the TOW award!

Thanks very much for sharing another great build to HMT!

PJ

P.S. I've got to find the dumpsters you find!

[DIYer]

Thanks Bellevue Woodshop! We've added your CNC to our CNC category,
as well as to your builder page: Bellevue Woodshop's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

CNC by Bellevue Woodshop

tags: CNC

[Jon]

Congratulations Bellevue Woodshop - your CNC is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

Yet another record-breaking week around here, with a good number of excellent builds. This one really stood out for the combination of lowbuck parts salvaging and high-end video production.

Some good picks from this week:

Precision Grinding Vises by old_toolmaker
Mini Lathe Carriage Feed by threesixesinarow
Vise Jaw Extender by rgsparber
Circular Saw by Lahis
Tube Bender by jealpaul
Fly Cutter by jjr2001
Thread Cleaning Tool by curte
Metal Finish Recipe by Frontier Forge
Heavy Duty Smartphone Case by rendoman
Cable Puller by garage nut
Mini Brass Axe by crazysurvivalstories
PVC Union Pliers by garage nut
6' Press Brake by 4LowLife IOIYIOI
Tool Sharpener by curte
Magnetic Camera Stand by buddyman100
Safety Reading Glasses by Philip Davies
Bandsaw Stand by Max Maker
Exhaust Pipe Forming Tool by Cascao
Railroad Spike Knife by Yamez-IMF



Bellevue Woodshop - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. And, you'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and gift card choice and I'll get it sent over right away.


This is your 2nd Homemade Tool of the Week win! One more and you'll join these 3-time winners: rgsparber, rossbotics, mr95gst, Paul Jones, Christophe Mineau, Captainleeward, immortalx, scorch, Brendon, Frank S, mklotz, Vyacheslav.Nevolya, brianhw, LMMasterMariner, jjr2001, Tuomas, olderdan, tonyfoale, Mikhandmaker, thehomeengineer, old_toolmaker, Stevohdee.

Automatic Miter Saw Stop by Bellevue Woodshop

tags: saw, CNC, miter, stop

CNC by Bellevue Woodshop

tags: CNC