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Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:51 am
by rabbit_nick
Hello,

Thank you for your replies.
I have seen a lot of Youtube videos for dovetail mill conversion to CNC. Most of them are on Sieg type mini mills.
Main reason I am looking for the ZX7016 is cost, as you all understand. It is 1/4 of the price of a Sieg mini mill.

Well.. I ordered a ZX7016 yesterday and I will send you my thoughts when I will get it on my hands.

Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:49 am
by rabbit_nick
Hello,

I recently finished the ZX7016 CNC conversion.
I managed to put ballscrews on X and Y axis and a belt-motor-pulley system on Z.
Using an gas piston I also managed to remvoe any backlash from the Z Axis.

The main problem I have now is that the Spindle has low RPM. It runs @ 2870 RPM

Do you think that by changing the motor to a three phase I can raise the RPM ?
Do you think that by raising RPM I will mill aluminum better?

Thank you

Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:50 am
by NP317
Good to hear of your progress.
Higher RPM: I would be concerned about the spindle bearings, and their RPM ratings. Need to check that out.
Yes, Aluminum machines well with high RPM cutters.
Otherwise, just be patient.
~RN

Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:21 pm
by rabbit_nick
Thank you for the reply.
I am thinking that is better to use a DC motor with a speed controller rather than a three phase one...

I just found that on aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC36V-2 ... 05243.html

it works with 220V so it will not be defficult for me to drive it as in Greece we have 220V

Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:47 am
by rabbit_nick
Hello,

I uploaded a video of my CNC conversion of the ZX7016 mill and I would like to share it with you :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIecZtfz2g

Re: ZX7016 Milling Machine to CNC

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:23 pm
by WJH
rabbit_nick wrote: Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:47 am Hello,

I uploaded a video of my CNC conversion of the ZX7016 mill and I would like to share it with you :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIecZtfz2g
Congrats! You made it work for your needs. Noticed you went with ball screws.
I too just jumped into the CNC milling world, with a Taig.