My CNC build

[tucfaz]

Ah. OK. That's a relief. Thanks..

min impact, most software can config axis individually.
check your manual.
i am on mach3 for different size, auto calc for me.

[etman]

it's expensive if you're going to utilize the services of a machine shop

unless you wanna spend that kind of money, it's better to invest in a desktop drill press that mounts an electric hand held drill.

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and also get a set of titanium coated drill bits, they have a lower coefficient of friction than HSS bits so they last longer and transfer heat away faster as alu tends to welds to the bits at high temperature.

also invest in a bottle of alu cutting fluid, this will make drilling aluminum a breeze.

Bro,

Where to buy this kind drill press in SG?
Thanks!

[pilot_bear]

around $50+ in those "real" hardware shop, mostly around industrial area.
i know Rochor center level 1 selling, Simlim tower B1 maybe.

else visit homefix or other branded hardware store with big showroom,
the price tag will also be diff.

[etman]

around $50+ in those "real" hardware shop, mostly around industrial area.
i know Rochor center level 1 selling, Simlim tower B1 maybe.

else visit homefix or other branded hardware store with big showroom,
the price tag will also be diff.

Thanks! I'll go to rochor centre to see.

[Wongster]

Thanks! I'll go to rochor centre to see.

I bought mine from Homefix. SLT B1 hardware shop has one on "display". Homely in Eunos Cresent has 2 different models. The cheaper type tend to "rock" with lots of play.

[snickers]

it's expensive if you're going to utilize the services of a machine shop

unless you wanna spend that kind of money, it's better to invest in a desktop drill press that mounts an electric hand held drill.

.

and also get a set of titanium coated drill bits, they have a lower coefficient of friction than HSS bits so they last longer and transfer heat away faster as alu tends to welds to the bits at high temperature.

also invest in a bottle of alu cutting fluid, this will make drilling aluminum a breeze.

Bro Flye,where can i get this drill press from?been looking around but cant find it.. also where can i get the cutting fluid?

[HZM]

Hi,

Proxxon had something like dat, more solid and rigid.



Check this out http://shop.sgtooling.com/index.php?...&productId=240

You can also add on a XY table to do milling.

See attached catalog

Thanks

Mike <br> <br>

[jake2529]

Hi people,

Here's the progress of my CNC build.

Lets share some pointers for building our own CNC machines.

Collecting my parts

Slides



Stepper motors

Hello Flye,

just want to ask you about your slides and leadscrews where did you buy those things and how much? im planning to build my cnc router, hope you can help me, im just a beginner on this cnc, plan to get also software cad and cam i already have a mach3 demo version to start on, need some help if you dont mind.

jake

[pilot_bear]

Hi Jake,

unless you need a really big router, desktop size off the shelf cnc might be a better option to go. it will save you a lot of time for custom parts for diy and headache on how to assemble it. Frankly speaking a diy router cost may end up more expensive then a off the shelf ready to use unit.

you may take a look here

http://shop.sgtooling.com/