Cnc Router Extruded Aluminum
He didn t have steel welding resources or capabilities or large machining tools.
Cnc router extruded aluminum. Learn why david an 80 20 customer turned to 80 20 t slot aluminum profiles and parts for his custom cnc router. 8 gantry raises 203 mm extrusion pro 4 x8 cnc router kit z. Why go cnc i must admit diy cnc machine is not the cheapest project in the world. 8 gantry raises 203 mm 8 875 00 usd 8 875 00 usd.
New added water cooling system enlarge the working fields and prolong the working life. Therefore you need cutters particularly made for cutting aluminum. With 1500w and 2200w spindle selection 4. What are the main features for this cnc 6090 4 axis hobby desktop aluminum mini cnc router machine.
This site is a place where you will find useful and important information about building your cnc machine out of aluminum extrusion. The acceptable material thickness and effective working area of z axis is 150mm. Waiting on parts from china to complete the rest of the machine so pa. My plan was to drill some 5mm holes into the edges of the extrusions and then use these to mount them to the 2020 rails that make up the x carve s frame.
In fact it can be one of the most expensive projects one will ever undertake. It is able to lift significantly more weight on the z axis. It should allow me to cut 3 4 plywood in a single pass. Two of these side by side should be a near drop in replacement for the stock spoilboard.
Processes shown include drilling pocket machining and profile cut. Building a table top cnc router using extruded aluminium with only basic tools at hand. Use cnc router bits. The new aluminum cnc router build has one other benefit i was not counting on.
My next change will include adding an air cooled high speed spindle to the z axis. This video shows the axyz cnc router machining 5051 aluminum tool plate 0 5 thick with a 3 16 diameter router bit. Home extrusion pro 4 x8 cnc router kit z. There must be a serious reason behind the decision of buying or building the cnc.
Majority of cnc routers use two or three flute carbide endmills for cutting aluminum. I also cover some tips when using 80 20 or other extrusions. 80 20 products allowed him to assemble his router in his own home machine shop.