Excellent Resource on why one would use an 80V DC Power Supply with a 5V DC Stepper Motor, and the most common bipolar motor wiring configurations. Selene – Stepper Motor Voltages Explained Selene – Stepper Motor Wiring Configurations
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Excellent Post of the Costs of Supporting Hobby Level CNC and A Guide to CNC (from a moldmaking perspective)
From the Hobbyist Machine Store and Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting
Continue ReadingAn Excellent Overview on the Scope of CNC Machining Toolpath (Design, CAD Drawing, CAM generating, Controller)
I was researching general hobby level CAD/CAM, and out popped this blog post. Having spent many an hour doing research on the subject, it struck me this is as good or better a write up
Continue ReadingGeneral CNC Wood/Metal/Plastic/Composites Router Bit Information
Several decent links: – This from the Fab Academy: Router Bit Basics – Decent basic description of the material types used in the above: Onsrud Cutter Tools (toolssxp.com) – AmanaTool.com’s description of various cutters: CNC
Continue ReadingClamping Tips
Found these reading various forums, and thought they were significant enough to keep track of. In no particular order or sort: – Spherical Clamping Washers: Clamp nut or cap screw is evenly loaded and clamping
Continue ReadingMini-Mill
Having worked with lathes in the past (both metal and wood), and having bought, used and then sold the TAIG lathe to my former workplace (they have lovely CNC turning machines, but they can’t work
Continue ReadingExtrusion Head for CNC
Well, Why not? You’ve most of the machine there! Well, some people believe you’ll have accelerated wear on expensive ballscrews in localized areas, and the speeds will never approach those of a lightweight machine (throwing
Continue ReadingDrag Knife, Tangential Knife
Oooh! Sharp Objects! *coughs* A Drag Knife. Name is fairly descriptive of its purpose. The Spindle drags the knife behind it, cutting through the surface material. The material has to be fairly thin (think X-Acto
Continue ReadingCNC Plotting
Let’s re-invent the wheel, while we’re at it! When I was a kid, plotters were the first printers I was exposed to (computer wise). I was in awe of them. Well, I’ve got this CNC
Continue ReadingEngraving – Drag, Rotary, Burnishing, Laser
It’s the same thing all over. Got a hammer? Start looking for nails… Hey! I’ve a CNC mill! What can I do with it? *shakes head in shame*. Engraving. CNC. Cool. CNC engraving requires (what
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