RotoBot CNC
Project Brief
Owing to exposure to SKoT's magnificent Swarf-O-Mat CNC, I have been bitten by the CNC bug and have set about collecting the bits and pieces needed to build my very own 4 axis CNC machine. The fourth axis being a rotary axis parallel to the work table.
Parts
| Part | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stepper Controller | Gecko G540 4 Axis stepper driver | Purchased |
| Stepper Motors | Nema 23 387 Oz/In Motors. | Purchased |
| Power Supply | 48v 12.5A PSU. | Purchased |
| Spindle | 1.5Kw water-cooled spindle | Purchased |
| VFD | Hitachi X200-015NFU1 1.5Kw Motor Controller | Purchased |
| Linear Actuator | Linear Actuator for Z Axis. THK KR26 | Purchased |
| 4th Axis | 50:1 Harmonic Drive gearbox with a NEMA 23 on one end and a 3 jaw chuck on the other. | Purchased |
| Ball Screws | Ball screws & ball nuts for X & Y axis. | Purchased |