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- Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:42 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
I purchased the HiWin set made for the Bridgeport Mill. They are the same size as the lead screws i think at 1 5/8"
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:27 pm
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
well.......i'm depending on the pitch between the quill and the ball screw in front. its not the best but works for what i'm doing I have another design to hold the router as an inline to the quill but is more complicated to build that the one i did.
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
Was interested in a higher speed spindle for the smaller cutters so i decided to mount a router to the quill of the BP. Here's a short video of the mount and router working milling some aluminum. Program made in Fusion 360.
Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtP63KgUeC8
Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtP63KgUeC8
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:16 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Anybody have experience with Autodesk's Fusion 360?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 29541
Re: Anybody have experience with Autodesk's Fusion 360?
For sure you can. John Saunders (NYC CNC) has a great YouTube channel and has a segment called Fusion Fridays that is very helpful. Autodesk also has Lars Christensen sp? Channel on YouTube that is also a great help.
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
I had been using PowerMill, a version from my shop, but I dumped it in favor of Fusion 360. Fusion has a post for Mach 3. I could go on about how good Fusion is but that's another thread.
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:08 pm
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
Hi Guys,
Here's another new video of the BP conversion in action. This is the second part machined on the conversion. It's a wood brand for a friend starting a wood working business.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mrJFvkaTLg
Enjoy
Thanks
Kevin
Here's another new video of the BP conversion in action. This is the second part machined on the conversion. It's a wood brand for a friend starting a wood working business.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mrJFvkaTLg
Enjoy
Thanks
Kevin
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:24 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
- Replies: 34
- Views: 54559
Re: Thinking of a Bridgeport CNC Conversion
So a year or so ago i decided to get this done. Here is my first part on a temp. wired machine. I ended up using gecko 320x servo drives and servos from Keiling. Mach 3 of coarse with an old XP computer. Machine runs well and i'm happy so far. I was able to make a part that was to big for one set-up...
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Here
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11041
Re: New Here
Great story. I'm glad to see the machine in a restored state. I ended up buying a much smaller lathe that does what I need although not as cool as that Cardiff. Good luck with it
Kevin
Kevin
- Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:08 pm
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: What are Reasonable Goals for Home CNC?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 36082
Re: What are Reasonable Goals for Home CNC?
Home CNC can be as good if not better than pro. It really depends on who is running the machine. I have seen million dollar machines produce garbage with the wrong operator. Attached is a couple pieces I have made on a Home Mach 3 driven bench CNC mill. I'm happy with the machine, but wish it was la...
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:13 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Looking for a good pattern material..
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5035
Re: Looking for a good pattern material..
We use Die Plank. Its plastic with aluminum mixed in. Pretty abrasive though. See link below.
http://www.toolchemical.com/TOOLCHEMICA ... 20Tech.pdf
http://www.toolchemical.com/TOOLCHEMICA ... 20Tech.pdf
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:57 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Valve cover Badges
- Replies: 39
- Views: 34573
Re: Valve cover Badges
Yes I just left well enough alone with the wood.
Thanks for the complements
Kevin
Thanks for the complements
Kevin
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:28 am
- Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
- Topic: Valve cover Badges
- Replies: 39
- Views: 34573
Re: Valve cover Badges
Here is the last couple evenings work. A Business Card Holder for my Best Customer. (My Wife) This is the Solidworks Design, (4) Pc construction. 2 posts, trim ring and wood base. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/V8_BUG/CardHolderCad_zpsab8ee323.jpg [/URL] Here is the finished product aside fr...