Rigging (in this context) is the act of safely supporting and transporting machine tools. Some pointers: Twisted rope has a much higher sliding coefficient (ropes are rougher). It can take a lot more static tension to overcome sticktion. This makes Read more…
Month: November 2015
KFLOP C Programming Dissection – My Init.c Pendant Code
#include “KMotionDef.h” // Example Init program that includes “smooth” MPG motion example // which makes use of the exponential motion command. // Which Pins were somewhat arbitrary; 11 I/O were needed, so JP4 and JP6 were used. The remainder were Read more…
KFLOP C Programming Dissection – My Init.c E-Stop Code
#include “KMotionDef.h” int elast=0,elastsolid=-1,ecount=0; // for debouncing estop pushbutton int Debounce(int n, int *cnt, int *last, int *lastsolid); int DoPC(int cmd); #define ESTOP 168 // set to the external estop input bit #define TMP 10 // which spare persist to Read more…
Using USB Microscopes for Optical Comparators, Edge Finding, Centreing
with the rise of inexpensive optical cameras, people have been adapting them for machine tool use. Technitoys – Machine Camera Hobby Machinist – Cheap Optical Comparator http://BangGood (China) USB Microscope Microscope Camera for Mill
One of the better threads summarizing a new CNC purchase
CNC Zone – Help Choosing CNC The big question you need to ask yourself is what do you intend to do with it? I’ll be honest…owning a cnc is sort of like owning a boat. As soon as you buy Read more…
Machine Design: Whitepapers
One of the better papers out there on machine design: Principles of Rapid Machine Design. Good source of information stating how machine tools are accurately measured, scraped into precision: Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy Introduces basic machining operations, setups, procedures: Machining Fundamentals Read more…
When CNC is overkill
A great example of what can be accomplished without CNC. Youtube Link – Paoson Luthier and Woodwork – 3D Router direct links: Plans, Instructable.
CNCZone – DIY 4th Axis from First Principles (quite similar to my own ideas)
Ironically, I’m not the only one who’s done this. CNC Zone – Building a 4th Axis from First Principles This thread post-dates my own efforts by over 26 months, but, most pleasingly, echos my own logic to a most satisfying Read more…