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Custom built by Ron Bean and Tom Gondek at Milwaukee Makerspace
Mach3 controller software requires program in G-Code format
Use CamBam, Blender, EagleCAD, Inkscape, etc. to generate .DXF files
Then convert to .NGC or .NC format using ACE Converter or CamBam
Assembled In: Motor assembled in Mexico. Bases and other items made in China.
Base Diameter: 6“ Fixed/ 6-11/16” Plunge
Collet Capacity: 1/4“, 3/8”, 1/2“, 8mm
Cord Length: 10'
Max. Motor HP: 2.25
No Load RPM: 8,000 - 25,000
Used on Model No.: RA1171, RA1180, RA1181, RA1182, RA1200 Router Tables (Router in fixed base only).
Weight (lbs.): 19.5
5.7V, 1.6A, 1.8 degrees/step, current limited - running 24v
5.7V, 1.6A, 1.8 degrees/step, current limited - running 24v
150 watt, 115vAC/1ph/60Hz 2.5 amp input, 24VDC 6.3 amp output
Ron Bean mentioned getting a 1/8” spiral upcut bit from these folks: http://www.woodline.com/p-1651-solid-carbide-spirals.aspx
Workshop
01/15/11 - Work started
03/19/11 - First successful operation: MMS logo cut into a block of wood
Various improvements made throughout 2011
10/23/11 - First DIY CNC Day: Added E-stop buttons and relay-controlled spindle/vacuum power receptacles
11/27/11 - Disconnected the Z axis, maintenance
01/28/12 - Relocated from Workshop to Vehicle Bay
Use 16 and 24mm collet wrenches
Manuals available for various parts
Videos available on Youtube
08/20/2011 - CNC Router Demo
08/20/2011 - How to change a bit in the router
10/23/2011 - First DIY CNC Day
11/18/2011 - Cutting Ornaments
Tips & Tricks .Doc available on the first post here
If you intend to cut a 3D Profile and are exporting an object from SketchUp, you'll need the STL exporter found here
Links to projects that used the CNC Router
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