Xylotex is working great
Okay my Xylotex 4-axis system has proven to be a good investment. It’s still going strong. There is excellent support as well. One thing I get a bit confused with…
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With the help of my friends I was able to make my first part. This part is a mounting bracket for a generator for a human powered project. Took a…
Read moreFormulas for different Mach 3 system geometry
I came across this cool document on how to come up with different geometry for CNC machines (kinematic). This is so you can do all those different sort of machines…
Read moreLinear bearings for pick and place system
I’m working on a pick and place system design. I ordered some linear bearings to move the suction heads up and down. They just arrived today. This is the first…
Read moreMach 3 tip: Save Configuration
In Mach 3 you can make different profiles for different machines. I created a profile for my polyethylene mill. I added all the settings and used it for some weeks.…
Read more3D CNC milling
Today managed to cut a 3D part using my CNC mill (rather than 2.5D like the other stuff I’ve done so far). Here are the source files: balsaholder I did the…
Read moreCO2 Laser Mounting Brackets
I learned more about the operation of Sketchup and Phlatboyz plugin. I was able to design and cut out the second laser mounting bracket in one sitting. I ran the…
Read moreCAD and CAM Software
Okay, time to look at options for CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) systems for operation of my various CNC projects. Here are the prospects: Google Sketchup…
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