I got the CNC machine unpacked and put back together today. I had in my mind that this is one of the last times I am going to be doing this, so I was careful to make sure that the construction was put together the way I wanted it.
That resulted in my taking things apart and putting them back together again a few times.
Of course, I have no Z-axis motor at this point. But the rest of the machine is together, and the Z-axis motor mount is ready and waiting for the new unit to get here.
All the leadscrews are back in, and the X and Y axis motors are hooked up to the G540.
I spent a little time thinking about how I am going to add a switch to the (AC side of) DC power supply. I would like to have a lighted switch, but I don’t have one that I love. So I will be using a non-lighted one for now. It also looks like if I want to build the CNC case out of 3/4″ plywood (rather than some sheet metal), I am going to have to do some pocketing. No biggie, just something to think about. I am thinking about CNCing the case up, but I may end up doing it with the drill press.
Things look pretty sharp. I am almost ready to post a photo.
And of course I am also almost ready to start cutting stuff.
Welcome home, CNC machine. You need a name.