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A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

By : Najia
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A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

4.7 (10)
By: Najia

Overview of this book

Until recently, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines belonged to the realm of heavy industry, but as technology becomes cheaper and smaller, these machines now can be used in home workshops. It’s not easy to get started, though, but thanks to this guide, you’ll be ready to take on a variety of projects in no time. A Tinkerer’s Guide to CNC Basics contains everything you need to get set up at home with computer-controlled machining and fabrication. Sparing you the theory, this project-laden guide helps you learn by doing. Once you’ve got to grips with the principles of CNC and installed the 3018 Pro CNC machine, you’ll gradually move from simple projects such as basic engraving to more complex milling and machining techniques. You’ll even learn how to upgrade your machine to accomplish more sophisticated designs. The plethora of projects in this book will keep you busy and give you the practice you need to get started with your computerized workshop. By the end of the book, your computerized home workshop will be one step closer to realization, and your machining skills will be taken to the next level.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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Chapter 8: Project: Building a CNC Laser Cutter and a Plotter
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Chapter 9: Project: Building Your Own 4th Axis
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Chapter 10: Project: Adding a Laser to the 3018
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Chapter 11: Building a More Capable CNC Machine
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Chapter 12: Future Projects and Going Bigger and Better
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Index

As this ebook edition doesn't have fixed pagination, the page numbers below are hyperlinked for reference only, based on the printed edition of this book.

Symbols

4th axis structure

assembly 107

designing 98-101

3018 machine

all-metal Z axis 127

ballscrews 123

building 122

larger motors 123

linear rails 122

moving table, eliminating 125, 126

multiple motors, using 126

robust controller board 128

scaling up 129, 130

spindle 124

structure, simplifying 124, 125

structure, standardizing 124, 125

V-Slot rails 124

wheels 124

Z axis 123

A

access 78

acrylic

cutting 35

aluminum

cutting 36, 37

B

balsa

cutting 32, 51, 52

Benbox 117

reference link 28

build

versus buy 82

versus design 82

versus materials 82

build-versus-buy decision

making 19, 20

BumbleBee 53-56

buy

versus build 82

C

ChiliPeppr

reference link 27

cleaning 78

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