Furthermore, there is a gas spring mounted on the Z-column so that not all the weight is in the way when moving back and forth. The column cutter is already equipped with glass scales with digital readout. But- making the perfect designs for the adapter plates of the Y- and X- axes proved to be a lot more work than I expected.
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So, the conversion of this mill will not be difficult in the Technical sense. I do have some experience with 3d printing, and I have 2 CNC routers up and running, like the Indymill. This is the last version, based on the above setup:ĭOWNLOAD LATEST STL and design files OF THIS PART IN MY SHOPīefore My Toolmania WBM16LV milling machine was delivered I already had plans to convert it to a CNC milling machine. Just threadlock the RVS threaded tube to the leadscrew’s 8mm threaded end and it will run OK! It does get a bit lengthy but it works very well. This goed into a 12 to 8mm coupler and this coupler connects to a NEMA23 stepper motor with an 8 mm axis. OR- my latest design works a bit different: first put a couple of 10mm rings on the leadscrew’s 10mm axle, and then screw a threaded RVS tube with an outer diameter of 12mm, 25 mm long and internal 8mm thread on the axle. (this is called ‘double shaft’ but is actually a longer shaft, obviously. Should you want to have a handwheel as well, you will have to buy a stepper with an axis that is both at the front as the rear. If the thread is too long, grind some off. Then, you first mount one part on the leadscrew with some rings between the mill and the coupler part so that the nut can be place in the coupler. If you do direct drive, you need a special coupler that can be split in 2. Version 1.2 which is 15 mm shorter and much more robust: This is the first one, starting with the most difficult one. Should you want to have a handwheel as well, this is possible but you will have to buy a stepper with an axis that is both at the front as the rear. The thread is needed to be bolting the angular bearings (not meant for side torque) with some torque to the bearing holder. The leadscrew has an outside part for the handwheel we will use for CNC that is 10mm, and some thread 8mm. This is the second piece I make for direct drive, for the X-axis. (this is called ‘double shaft’ but is actually a longer shaft, obviously.]ĭOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION OF THIS PART IN MY SHOP Use the adapter’s right hand side working window to torque the connector on the Nema shaft and you’re done! Then, mount the printed adapter with already mounted Nema23 motor on the Y-axis and push the Nema shaft in the coupler. Then, put the rubber (with centerhole) back in the coupler’s mounted part and push the other part in the rubber, so the coupler is complete. Then, you first mount one part on the leadscrew with some rings between the mill and the coupler part so that the nut can be placed in the coupler. The leadscrew has an outside part for the handwheel we will use for CNC that is 10mm, and some thread 10mm for Z. Including all needed boltholes, nutholes and a side hole for tightening the coupler.
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Then, on top of this, the Nema23 holder/mounting is projected. Also, the same for the leadscrew hole of the bearing holder. This pice is fairly simple: First a good fit is needed to mount the adapter to the top of the Z-column, and the holes for the 4 bolts need to be acactly correct. This is the third piece I make for direct drive, for the Z-axis. I am therefore also making direct drive adapter parts, to try this out. While I was making my CNC adapter plates with teethed wheels and belts, I discovered that not much exists that is ready to use for these conversions.
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