Hi folks,
Thought id start this build log since i finally have my milling machine. Machine arrived last week and iv been building a suitable frame to sit it on, finished the frame yesterday and with the help of my trusty engine hoist got the mill up onto the table. Have incorperated a small cabinet into the frame, an appropriate space for my PC and coolant tank. Will get some pics when im in the garage next.
Will probaby make a nice stainless coolant tank with an internal pump in the coming weeks and a flood coolant tray to attach to the milling bed.
At this time it looks like i will be ordering a CNC FUSION kit for my X3 due to the quotes i got from any UK company when i mentioned reduced backlash. Just for machining the ends of c5 grade screws was around half the cost of the whole kit from the US!
This is the setup i have chosen so far from zapp automation, but im on the lookout for cheaper alternatives or suppliers. Recomendations welcome.
Total products (tax excl.): £632.00 Total vouchers (tax excl.): £0.00 Total gift-wrapping (tax excl.): £0.00 Total shipping (tax excl.): £0.00 Total (tax excl.): £632.00 Total tax: £126.40 Total (tax incl.): £758.40 In order to obtain free shipping you must first place an order £0.00 DM856 Digital microstepping driver DM856 £75.00 £225.00 PS806-5 Linear power supply PS806-5 £85.00 £85.00 SY60STH86-3008B Nema 23 Stepper motor SY60STH86-3008B £29.50 £59.00 SY85STH80-5504B Nema 34 Stepper motor SY85STH80-5504B £63.00 £63.00 PLC4x-G2 breakout board PLC4x-G2 breakout board £70.00 £70.00 PLCM-E3P CNC Controller (For use with Mach3) PLCM-E3P £130.00 £130.00
