CNC machines can be built out of a variety of materials. If you’re going to build a CNC machine, it’s up to you to choose the best material to do it with. One of the main things that will determine the best type of material to build your CNC machine with is what you’re going […]
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Selecting the material for your CNC machine
October 13th, 2011 
admin Linear power transmission for CNC machines
May 2nd, 2011 admin Threaded rods vs. ACME rods There are many methods of accomplishing linear power transmission, otherwise known as linear movement. Anything from a simple wheel, to a gear on a rack, to rubber belts will work. However, for hobby CNC machines, the most common method to accomplish movement is using threaded rods, or ACME rods.
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Tags: ACME, ACME rod, ACME screw, Anti-backlash, Backlash, CNC, Cost, DIY, Hobby, Milling, nut, Price, Routing, Starts, Threaded, Threaded rod, TPI 
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