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Routy CNC Router (V-Slot Belt & Pinion)

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Mark Carew, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. vze2pm3q

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    Does anyone know if you can use nema 23 motors instead of the nema 17?
     
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    Yes you can but you have to fiddle to fit the motor supports to the gantry plates by using 3mm spacers, you also need to put feet underneath the machine so the motors will not touch the table surface. If you want NEMA23 motors you better look at the OpenBuilds Ox.

    Now, to get 30% more precision and torque out of your NEMA17 motors, just use the 14t pulley and not the 20t that is in the parts list (BoM).

    -Ronald
     
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    ok, thanks for your advise, now just stick to original build
     
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    What size tap should I use for the tapping the screw holes in the rails?
     
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    M5 if you use M5 screws, pre-drill the holes with 4.2mm. Or didn't I understand the question well?

    -Ronald
     
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    Thanks, I just need to know what size tap to use for the rails, think all the screws are M5
     
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    Yes they are all M5, we have M4 for the MeanWell 24vDC power supply but the rest is all M5.

    -Ronald
     
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    thanks again
     
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    I noticed in the pictures thats they are using both types of wheels, but plans only show the solid v wheels. Should I buy both or just one type?
     
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    I personally can't believe anyone would not buy the solid extreme wheels if they are using a router or anything heavy. Now for a 3d printer it wouldn't be needed unless using some massive extruder like The Kraken.
     
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    I guess your trying to say get the solid v wheel, ok
     
  13. Rick 2.0

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    This is a very old build and was likely the V-wheels were all that was on hand at the time. The v-wheels were used for the openrail system which pre-dated the V-slot system. In the V-slot campaign you'll note only V-wheels were used as that was all there was at that point. The solid V-wheels followed the V-slot production but there was a definite lag in availability and may not have been fully available when this unit was created.

    The solid V-wheels are more appropriate for use with V-slot extrusions.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Yep, as Rick said but I would get the extreme ones if it were me. Yes, they cost more but I think are much better for anything with weight on them.
     
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    thank you
     
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    I ordered this parts list and after I paid I realized that there were no single T-slot nuts listed. Think the parts list needs a bit of an update. Cant wait to get the parts to start assembly.
     
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    Hey all,

    I'm hoping to build my 1st CNC router and have stumbled across this. I see this thread was designed a while ago... is this still a good design to go for?

    Are t-slot nuts an alternative to tap/threading the bolts into the aluminium?

    What options are there for the spindle mount in this design?

    Thanks

    Wayne
     
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    Yes, it's still a good basic design. About the only thing I would change would be to increase the gantry beam and make it a little stiffer but that's only a few dollars difference. As far as spindles go I probably wouldn't go any bigger than the Makita trim router (RT0701C). As far as mounts go, there's one in the parts store that works if you shim it but if you are working on limited funds there's another approach shown in the gallery that's truly worth a look. (I plan to use a variation of that one myself finishing up my Ox build.) And finally, yes t-nuts are an appropriate solution. You'll note they are shown in the photos but apparently are missing from the parts list.
     
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    Thanks for the quick response Rick :) Are there any sources that supply these standard parts in the UK?

    Including delivery, this project comes to just over £500 - which is less than it'd cost me to buy a 6040.
     
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    Cheers Giarc.

    I've seen them on eBay, Robocutters is another I've come across - are they the same or just copied pieces?

    Their prices are significantly lower than ooznest
     
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    I assume they are copies unless they are Openbuilds affiliates. Search the forums here for comments on Robocutters. I have no experience with them, but others have.
     
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    I think I'll be sticking with affiliates...

    I wrote to Ooznest with a parts list (as per this build) and asked them for their best price. They replied - on a Sunday evening... and gave me a discount. Total cost is £437 including delivery.

    This is minus the Arduino and GbrlShield... so I think they're going to get my business.

    Going to speak with them and make sure they have the length of the timing belt correct - and then I'll order :)

    Something that's puzzled me, how do the screws connect to the end pieces of the extrusion?
     
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    End holes need to be threaded to receive the screws.

    [​IMG]

    Self Tapping Screw may also be used without tapping.
     
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    It´s really good job. Congratulations.
     
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    Hi All

    I am completely new to the CNC scene apart from a Prusa Anet A8 3D printer and I am looking to add a budget CNC router. My main use is in model building, specifically to-scale battleships and will be cutting mdf, balsa, plywood, acrylic and plasticard.

    I have some questions.

    1) What is the working area of this design in mm
    2) Is it capable of cutting metals, for example aluminium and brass in the up to 1mm thickness range (this is to replace having to send away to get photo etch parts done, I could mill them myself)
    3) I have seen similar machines for £500 on ebay that come with a 4 axis unit for lathe work, could I add a 4 axis to this machine so that I could turn my turret barrels in aluminium?
    4) Could the working area be increased to 800mm x 500mm while keeping its accuracy?

    Regards

    DJ
     
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    Would drilling and countersinking the bed and then installing screws into the beams with the nut plates provide better stiffness?
     
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    While that is the best way to install the bed it really wouldn't do much toward overall stiffness as you aren't really stiffening anything that is under significant amount of flexure. Installing the bed that way does go a long way toward keeping the frame square though.

    About the only way to use the bed to increase the overall stiffness would be to lay a couple 3/4" square hardwood rails full length along the top edges of the bed just inside of the side rails and anchor these down into the bed and into the side rails. This will help reduce roll and sway of the side rails but is not without its drawbacks. Swelling of the bed due to humidity changes could push the rails out of alignment. Besides, this is really not necessary. While this is a very capable system, it is still a light grade machine and if you are pushing it to the point that flexure of the side rails matters you are expecting way too much from the system.
     
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    Thanks Rick,

    I'm looking to build something that will get me started in learning CNC and I've found this project most interesting because of the quality and the fact you can customize it how you want. I'm still open to other ideas if you have suggestions, I'm going to be using solidworks and designing custom brackets out of sheet metal for aircraft stuff (I work on light aircraft). I'm planning on using this to make the OX brackets for upgrading down the road as well. Also if you can recommend a clamping system for the bed? That's one thing I haven't seen a lot of. I'm used to using the Grizzly style clamps for work around the shop. Thanks!
     

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