Hobby CNC machines typically use either a spindle or a router. While these two devices appear similar, they each have distinctly different characteristics.
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Spindle vs. Router
October 5th, 2011 
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Posted in Building a CNC machine, Buying a CNC machine 
Tags: Aluminum, Chinese, CNC, CNC Machine, Cost, Hobby, Noise, Router, RPM, Runout, Spindle, VFD, Wood 
Comments Off on Spindle vs. RouterChoosing the Right Stepper Motor
May 15th, 2011 admin Choosing an appropriate stepper motor for your CNC project is important. If you choose a motor that is too small, you may experience very slow maximum speeds and torques, and even missed pulses. On the other hand, if you choose a motor which is too big, it may require a powerful and expensive power supply […]
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: Choose, Chosing, CNC, Hobby, Holding Torque, Machine, Motor, Stepper, Stepper Motor, Torque, Where to Buy Comments Off on Choosing the Right Stepper MotorBipolar vs. Unipolar stepper motors
May 7th, 2011 admin There is a lot of discussion on whether to use bipolar or unipolar stepper motors for your CNC project. Each type of motor has different characteristics, but when all is said and done, the best choice is usually bipolar stepper motors. This article is a short explanation why bipolar stepper motors are usually the better […]
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: CNC, Coil, Complexity, Control, Hobby, Milling, Power, Speed, Stepper, Stepper Motor, Torque Comments Off on Bipolar vs. Unipolar stepper motorsChoosing a Stepper Motor for your CNC Machine
May 7th, 2011 admin Choosing an appropriate stepper motor can be difficult and time consuming. This webpage is intended to help you easily and quickly select a good stepper motor for your project. There is a lot to cover, so consider this the first part in the series
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: Accuracy, Closed loop, CNC, Cost, Hobby, Milling, Motor, Open loop, PWM, Routing, Speed, Stepper, Stepper Motor Comments Off on Choosing a Stepper Motor for your CNC MachineLinear 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.
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: ACME, ACME rod, ACME screw, Anti-backlash, Backlash, CNC, Cost, DIY, Hobby, Milling, nut, Price, Routing, Starts, Threaded, Threaded rod, TPI Comments Off on Linear power transmission for CNC machinesChoosing Linear Bearings for a CNC Machine
April 29th, 2011 admin After you determine the fundamental type and size of the CNC machine you want to build, your next step is to choose linear bearings. Your choice of linear bearings is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make. Linear bearings are the mechanical devices that allow parts of the CNC machine to slide […]
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: Cheap, CNC, Cost, Drawer Slide, Hobby, Linear Bearing, Linear Motion, Linear Power Transmission, Milling, V-Guide Comments Off on Choosing Linear Bearings for a CNC MachineMobile Bed vs. Mobile Gantry
April 20th, 2011 admin The next step towards building your router or milling machine is to decide what fundamental type of machine you want to build. This website will primarily focus on 3 axis milling machines which are the most common types of machines for hobbyists. There are two fundamental types of machines; mobile bed and mobile gantry designs.
Posted in Building a CNC machine Tags: Axis support, CNC, Fully supported, Hobby, Miller, Milling, Mobile Bed, Mobile Gantry, Partially supported, Router Comments Off on Mobile Bed vs. Mobile Gantry