Taig Lathe CNC-lized

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<p>*<strong>Some photo are from older version. Please check STL file to see current design</strong>*</p> <p>Taig Lathe CNC-lized, including Y-axis to be used as mill.</p> <p>Print with PETG 50% infill</p> <p>Insert long 3mm screw in between Z-axis' thrust-bearings, to act as structure reinforcement.</p> <p>You need following not-printing parts.</p> <ul> <li>Taig Lathe ;ppp</li> <li>Screws :)</li> <li>Wood baseplate</li> <li>Two 8x14x4.5mm thrust bearing. I use RC helicopter parts (Aligh H60R001XXT)</li> <li>T8 leadscrew 300mm, with NEMA17 coupler</li> <li>Aotoro TS18-5DN as endstop sensor</li> <li>NEMA17 stepper, stepper driver, CNC controller board &amp; software</li> </ul> <p>If using as lathe, when setting up CNC controller software, beware the coordination and home position.</p> <p>X-axis: servo mount side = X+ direction ; endstop = X+44mm</p> <p>Z-axis: servo mount side = Z+ direction ; endstop = Z+0mm</p> <p>When setting up home position, make sure home-at-positive side.</p> <p>Also, homing with X first, Z later.</p> <p>And remember, cut air first to see if everything is ok.</p> <p>First cut video: <a href="https://youtu.be/u7nUyr6AikY">https://youtu.be/u7nUyr6AikY</a></p> <hr/> <p><strong>// Update log //</strong></p> <p><strong>20190430</strong></p> <p>Ver 1.02 update</p> <p>Move Z-axis endstop mount from headstock side (Z-) to servo side (Z+) to better fit with usual CAM coordination system</p> <p>Restructure STL file for easier parts finding</p> <p><strong>20190325</strong></p> <p>Ver 1.01 update</p> <p>Rework X/Y-axis coupler, add 2mm fillet, to reduce vibration</p> <p>Rework Z-axis endstop mount, move it lower it, to give better access for cleaning</p> <p>Add chip-shield for Z-axis leadscrew</p> <p><strong>20190323</strong></p> <p>Ver 1.00 initial release</p> <p>Add STEP file</p> <p>Add video link</p> Category: Machine Tools