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This page describes my capabilities and lessons learned with CNC machining. My first CNC machine is the MyDIYCNC machine, found here: http://www.mydiycnc.com/complete_kit and was built from the complete kit. The machine was upgraded with a more powerful spindle (300W DC), and corresponding stronger Z axis sled. I have since purchased a Harbor Freight Mill (#44991), aka Sieg X2 clone, which should be capable of machining aluminum. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete systems. | This page describes my capabilities and lessons learned with CNC machining. My first CNC machine is the MyDIYCNC machine, found here: http://www.mydiycnc.com/complete_kit and was built from the complete kit. The machine was upgraded with a more powerful spindle (300W DC), and corresponding stronger Z axis sled. The X-axis base was modified to increase travel range to 11.6", with a final total X/Y range of 11.6 x 4.2". I have since purchased a Harbor Freight Mill (#44991), aka Sieg X2 clone, which should be capable of machining aluminum. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete systems. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 30 August 2016
This page describes my capabilities and lessons learned with CNC machining. My first CNC machine is the MyDIYCNC machine, found here: http://www.mydiycnc.com/complete_kit and was built from the complete kit. The machine was upgraded with a more powerful spindle (300W DC), and corresponding stronger Z axis sled. The X-axis base was modified to increase travel range to 11.6", with a final total X/Y range of 11.6 x 4.2". I have since purchased a Harbor Freight Mill (#44991), aka Sieg X2 clone, which should be capable of machining aluminum. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete systems.
Subsystems
MyDIYCNC System Cost
Part | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total Cost | Source |
MyDIYCNC Complete Kit | 1 | $528.91 | $528.91 | MyDIYCNC |
PCI-e 1x to Parallel Card (Rosewill RC-302E) | 1 | $24.43 | $24.43 | Newegg |
Motor Speed Controller | 1 | $7.79 | $7.79 | eBay |
300W DC Spindle | 1 | $81.89 | $81.89 | eBay |
48V 360W DC Power Supply | 1 | $26.00 | $26.00 | eBay |
Total Cost | $669.02 | (as of 11/12/15) |