Thread: Hi and a couple of questions.
Hybrid View
-
02-01-2017 #1
Just about to join the world of cnc once I have built the machine that is.
Making a simple 2 axis laser engraver which can be converted to 3 axis with a router once I have mastered 2.
Where is the best place to buy linear tracking rods and lead screws?
I have ordered most things from ebay but am wary of ordering rods/screws from there as I dont trust the postal services to deliver them straight.
Thanks ever so much. :)
-
03-01-2017 #2
Hi there, welcome to the forum!! Most seem to buy their ballscrews (I presume you're meaning ballscrews and not Trapezoidal lead screw?) from Fred at BST Automation over on Aliexpress. He has good prices and packs your ballscrews and linear rails well apparently (I've not ordered from him but others on the forum have said good things about his stuff and packing!) The requirements for a laser and a router are slightly different, if you make the machine suitable for a laser then it'll not be suitable for a router, lasers need speed and routers need stiffness (and speed.)
-
05-01-2017 #3
Thanks Neil, Linear Rails and Lead Screws have now been ordered.
For the routing side, it will be an experiment with a small Dremel type tool, not expecting it to be wonderful but an experiment to prove I can do it, I might then decide to make a larger more sturdier machine once I am happy. Likewise with the laser, once I have mastered the basics of engraving, I might upgrade to a CO2 laser cutter.
Thanks ever so much.
-
08-01-2017 #4
-
08-01-2017 #5
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
hi all, new to cnc building,couple of questions if anyone can help. TIA
By universally in forum Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingReplies: 14Last Post: 18-01-2015, 04:12 PM -
A couple of general design questions - ball-screw thread length, stub-shaft etc.
By Wal in forum Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingReplies: 4Last Post: 02-01-2015, 08:32 AM -
First couple of parts...
By Wal in forum Metalwork Project ShowcaseReplies: 10Last Post: 14-02-2014, 03:41 PM -
RFQ: Looking to get a couple gears modded
By m_c in forum Projects, Jobs & RequestsReplies: 3Last Post: 23-11-2013, 09:34 PM -
NEW MEMBER: Hi there, a new member from Mid-Wales with a couple of daft questions.
By m0nk3hjam in forum New Member IntroductionsReplies: 6Last Post: 17-08-2010, 02:32 AM
Bookmarks