[Goalseexere]

umm, why leaves? Still amazing though

[alfredtaniypnx]

Reminds me of school, next you should build a stereo lithography machine.

[Adamanta]

umm, why leaves? Still amazing though

I only have the demo version of the 3D code conversion software (Vectric Cut3D) so I can only cut samples that're included with the software. I'm buying it soon though and then I will cut my own designs. I own the 2D version (Vcarve Pro 4) though which is more advanced actually and will be used more. www.vcarve.com

[Adamanta]

Guess what! Milling aluminium isn't a problem after all. All it needs is a squirt of WD40 before I start and once in a while during the operation.[thumbup] I milled some pockets in some 4 mm aluminium today and the result is sweet! The temporary MDF spindle mount is too flexible though som there are a few irregularities. I could see the spindle tilt back and forth as it was milling. The aluminium mount I'm getting in a few days should take care of that.

Here's the first one I did. I made a mistake and didn't insert the tool far enough so that the too itself flexed while it was cutting. you can see how it has ruined the job in the corners and the letters as the tool flexed.



Here's the second attempt. This time I raised the work piece so that I could insert the tool as far as it would go and that fixed the problem. The only issue now is that the spindle rocks slightly. It's evident in the knob inside the oval. the knob should be round. Also, the irregularities in the pocket bottoms is evidence of flexibility. Still, it looks pretty good and should be perfect once the new mount arrives.

[Adamanta]

These things are bloody expensive to build. I saved lots of money buying used rails and screws but it's still a strain on the wallet. And oh my god it's a lot of work.

Here's what it'll look like once it's finished. I'm almost there. It will have a vacuum system, hence the rectangular channel in the side plate.




Here's a video of one of the first test runs. Just cutting air for now. I need to learn to use the software properly before I try actually cutting stuff. I also need to put together a dedicated PC for the job, I'm using my workstation now just for testing.

http://www.enrarot.net/videos/cnc/test.wmv


I will never have to buy a christmas present ever again. Just pop a plank in this thing and pring out something.

[mQb0aVZe]

Looks utterly useless...


Cool!

[animilius]

I am not sure what this thing does. I think it connects to a computer and you make a shape or a cut that you want to make in some sort of modeling software. Then you turn on the machine and it makes the cut for you? What are you planning to cut with that thing? Make über custom helicopters?

The machine sounds soothing /geek

[samanthalueus]

Here's a video of one of the first test runs. Just cutting air for now. I need to learn to use the software properly before I try actually cutting stuff. I also need to put together a dedicated PC for the job, I'm using my workstation now just for testing.

http://www.enrarot.net/videos/cnc/test.wmv


I will never have to buy a christmas present ever again. Just pop a plank in this thing and pring out something.

Kickass!!! What's the accuracy on this thing, how many axis is it (looks like 2?), and how much did you pay for all the parts?

[Adamanta]

I plan to cut helicopter parts, propeller blades for my homemade propeller systems, doll house furniture (lol), and signs and stuff to make some money.

I don't know how repeatable the accuracy is but the resolution is 0,0125 mm. I'm hoping for an accuracy of at least 0,05 mm but anything better than 0,1 mm wil fill most of my needs.

I think the machine itself ended up at $1800-2000 which is probably less than 1/4 of what a commercial one would cost. Iin addition comes $600-800 of software if you want good and easy to use stuff, and the computer if you want to use a dedicated computer (1 GB RAM, 1 GHz+, cheap video card). It's a three-axis machine with a 450x330x95 mm work range, so I can mill 3D objects up to 95 mm thick.

The first thing I'm going to make is probably a dust shoe for the vacuum hose.

[Adamanta]

I cut out all the last parts now and will try to paint them tonight.

[hHwJ229h]

At some point in time, your dad will tell you "Son, get the Hell out of my house".

[stadiaKab]

I´m impressed,
Vers nice Tah

[Adamanta]

At some point in time, your dad will tell you "Son, get the Hell out of my house".

I own my own house and haven't lived with my parents since 1997. My dad is actually a manager in a pump factory now, where different parts are millied in large CNC machines.

Thanks, GolemFrost.

[baronaaba]

hahahaha that sound so awsome[thumbup]

[Adamanta]

Hehe. I made a new video where I specifically aimed for singing by having the machine draw long curves and circles.

Enjoy!

http://www.enrarot.net/videos/cnc/test2.wmv


It's not as loud in real life as it seems in the video.

[baronaaba]

ok that was trippy as hell

[Adamanta]

Another video: http://www.enrarot.net/videos/cnc/test3.wmv

I'll make a temporary spindle mount tomorrow so I can try milling soft materials.

[Nigeopire]

Should make a video of it spelling out "Hello FM!" on fancy writing! [thumbup]

[Adamanta]

Alright, here you go: http://www.enrarot.net/videos/cnc/hellofm.wmv

The pen is flexible and has play at the tip so the lines don't go exactly as they should when I run at this speed. It's not the machine's fault though.

[Goalseexere]

Awesome tah