Gantry style CNC mill

**Zeeflyboy** · 26-07-2017

looks brilliant!

**giladv** · 28-07-2017

hello everyone!

the gantry ends (and all other parts) are machined from solid 7075 T651 but those are covers as well.
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Updates
this week iv'e FINALLY got my UDOO x86 single board PC which will be paired with Dynamotion's Kflop motion controller to create what i hope
is the best hobby solution today for machine control. (more updates on this soon)

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also, the work has begun on the machined parts(!!)

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**Edward** · 28-07-2017

Hi giladv,
Very interested in your project as I am thinking of building something of similar compact size in the near future and your design looks great.

I also use Kflop with my CNC mill and I love it.

One question, the 1.8 spindle servo, can you tell us what servo you are planning to use? Is is a dedicated spindle servo for higher revs or just the usual 3000 revs?

Edward

**giladv** · 28-07-2017

Originally Posted by Edward

Hi giladv,
Very interested in your project as I am thinking of building something of similar compact size in the near future and your design looks great.

I also use Kflop with my CNC mill and I love it.

One question, the 1.8 spindle servo, can you tell us what servo you are planning to use? Is is a dedicated spindle servo for higher revs or just the usual 3000 revs?

Edward

thanks!
regarding the spindle: the ac servo should be 3500 rpm max (with the driver itself i was able to go only to 3000rpm).
but there is a 1:1.87 gear ratio between he spindle and the motor. so i'm planning on around 6000-6500 rpm at the spindle tip.

best,
Gilad

**giladv** · 05-08-2017

hello everyone, just a small update:

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**RobC** · 06-08-2017

Can't wait to see some more shots as you build it!

**driftspin** · 18-01-2018

Originally Posted by giladv

hello everyone, just a small update:

Giladv,

I am curious about your progress.

Any news?

Grtz Bert

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**giladv** · 21-03-2018

hey driftspin,

unfortunately i'm kinda stuck as my friends CNC shop is busy with some real work haha (crying inside).
i have all of the "off the shelf parts" waiting in my home for the machined parts for almost a year now i think.

i promise to update as soon as things start moving again:)

Gilad