Please keep in mind the pictures are of an unfinished machine. I will post pics of it completed before it is shipped and try to make a video of it running. Thanks
IMHO, you're better off forgetting the lathe functions of the machine.
Make it a dedicated CNC turning center .
Use enclosed linear actuators and make it 4 axis.
Already is a 4th axis. The CNC head indexes and turns.
IMHO, you're better off forgetting the lathe functions of the machine.
Make it a dedicated CNC turning center .
Use enclosed linear actuators and make it 4 axis.
nice!
cnc goes way over my head & I might be too old to change.
But i've built/modified plenty of machines.
So my question is, are you machining the carriage and top ways? what are the materials? If not, where do you get the parts? I can see some applications for components like that.
Thanks!
smt
Personally I would skip the tool post, focus on a true 4 axis design and maybe a larger diameter ballscrew and linear rails.
Prices on CNC machines has dropped quite a bit the last years. My 24x48 was about $4000 with true 4 axis capability and a 2.2Kw ER20 spindle
A cnc router is a valuable asset in a shop but you absolutely must have a lathe and people don't usually have enough money to purchase both. This setup gives the user the most bang for the buck, it allows a person to build a cue from start to finish.
I am not building these for the money and I'm not trying to sell anybody something they don't need. I started out building these for myself and word got around about them and I am just trying to help people out if they want one. I'm not doing it for the money, I'm doing it because I think it's a good setup and it could be a valuable addition to someone's shop.
And we all appreciate your efforts Shane.
I know it will be awesome.
A cnc router is a valuable asset in a shop but you absolutely must have a lathe and people don't usually have enough money to purchase both. This setup gives the user the most bang for the buck, it allows a person to build a cue from start to finish.
I am not building these for the money and I'm not trying to sell anybody something they don't need. I started out building these for myself and word got around about them and I am just trying to help people out if they want one. I'm not doing it for the money, I'm doing it because I think it's a good setup and it could be a valuable addition to someone's shop.
Ok, I really didn`t think about that. Can you flip the router mount horizontally so you can use the router to live thread?
Ok, I really didn`t think about that. Can you flip the router mount horizontally so you can use the router to live thread?
Can we get a concise list of everything included? Something just seems off to me. I know what I paid for my lathe, and what it sells for brand new. Somehow I’m not seeing the extra $2500-$3000 of value for that.
I would be very much interested.
Frank.