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Plywood, 6.5mm; Cutter diameter: 3mm
Depth of cut: 7mm (1 cutting cycle)
Gear diameter: 200mm
Milling speed: 600mm/min; Milling time: 4,8 minutes
Plywood, 4mm; Cutter diameter: 1mm
Depth of cut: 4.5mm (1 cutting cycle)
Gear diameter: 20, 64 und 68mm
Milling speed: 600mm/min; Milling time: 2,9 minutes
Plywood, 18mm; Cutter diameter: 3mm
Depth of cut: 7mm (3 cutting cycles)
Gear diameter: 80mm
Milling speed: 600mm/min; Milling time: 4 minutes
The plan is available as PDF-File and contains detailed assembly drawings which are drawn in color.
Each group is drawn in assembled state, and contains the drawings of the parts.
Written instructions with a Functional Description, Building Instructions and a Materials List, complete the plans.
The entire plans are bilingual in German and English.
Most parts have to be drilled only, after you have marked the positions of the holes. The measurements are in the drawings.
Screw all parts together during the assembly.
The cables are integrated into the Frame Side Part and not visible and well protected.
Bevel the hole to conserve the Y-Motor Cable.
Cut a big hole in the Y-Carriage to get access to the parts below.
Make a wooden block for the assembling of the Y-Carriage Nut.
Align the parts during the assembly very accurate.
The X-Axis is the same construction like the Y-Axis.
Before you screw the parts together, use a bit wood glue.
Don't glue the Z-Carriage bottom part to the upper part, because it must be disassembled.
Paint the wood with a open pored lacquer to protect it.
The rotary motion is converted to a lineary motion by Ball Screws.
Before installing you have to fit the fixed side- and the non-locating support units.
For the linear guidance, Linear Motion Ball Slide Guides and Units are used.
Lubricate the Linear Motion Ball Slide Units before the installation.
Also the Ball Screw should be lubricated.
Solder the cables to the Limit Switch before you install it.
Then install the Carriages of each axis and screw it to the Linear Motion Ball Slide Units and the Ball Screw Nuts.
Chamfer the Switching Flags and install them.
The Stepper Motors with Claw Coupling are bolted directly to the Frame.
The Stepper Motor Plug isn't good. Cut it off and solder the cables directly.
Stepper Motors and Limit Switches are connected via plugs to the Stepper Motor Card.
Adjust the voltage of the Power Supply before connecting it to the Stepper Motor Card.
A test run shows that you have done everything correctly.
Use the finished X-Axis Module as a template to assemble the Portal Side Parts.
The Power Strip is integrated into the machine to avoid cable tangle.
Install some distances between the Stepper Motor Card and the Terminal Box.
The Terminal Box Cover receives a large ventilation opening.
Align the Modules accurately during assembly.
Put the cables of the X-Limit-Switch into the Terminal Box.
Cut a extension cord in two parts and connect the individual wires to the power supply as described in the manufacturer's manual. Caution: The plug must be unplugged !!!
Finish the connection of the Stepper Motor Card.
Align and fasten the Z-Axis on the X-Carriage.
Use Drive-In Nuts for securing the workpieces on the Y-Table.
Make Bellows to protect the sensitve parts from chips and dirt.
Mount the Spindle Holder parallel to the Z-Carriage so that the Router Bit is vertical.
The Sacrificial Layer protects the Y-Carriage during the milling process.
First I milled the outline of the maximum machining area to the Sacrificial Layer.
The cables of the X- and Z-Axis must be bundled for the X-motion and properly installed. You can mill the parts with this machine.
To protect the cables, cover them with the Cable Covers.
Mill a holder for the tube of the vacuum cleaner.
Step Clamps are also milled from wood.