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A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

You're reading from   A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics Master the fundamentals of CNC machining, G-Code, 2D Laser machining and fabrication techniques

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jan 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803247496
Length 164 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Samer Najia Samer Najia
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: The What and Why of CNC 2. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Configuring the 3018 CNC Machine FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Understanding Material Properties before Making the First Cut 4. Chapter 4: Making the First Cut 5. Chapter 5: Full CNC Workflow with Different Materials 6. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your CNC Machine 7. Chapter 7: Enclosures 8. Chapter 8: Project: Building a CNC Laser Cutter and a Plotter 9. Chapter 9: Project: Building Your Own 4th Axis 10. Chapter 10: Project: Adding a Laser to the 3018 11. Chapter 11: Building a More Capable CNC Machine 12. Chapter 12: Future Projects and Going Bigger and Better 13. Index 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Upgrading Your CNC Machine

With our machine now working well, it’s time to consider what improvements we can implement to add to its functionality and make it work better. With some common components, we can improve our machines’ performance and extend their capabilities. In addition, there are several add-ons that can be easily acquired or fabricated.

In this chapter, we will cover the following upgrades:

  • Adding end-stops so that our machine can home itself and not require us to set the origin.
  • Adding a Z probe so that we can define the starting point on any surface.
  • Giving your machine an emergency STOP switch so you can prevent problems from getting worse without having to rely on the computer and risk lag when telling your 3018 to stop. This is also important if you intend to operate the machine untethered from a computer.
  • Introducing the ability to carve and cut on a rotary axis.

We will also upgrade your 3018 to be able to operate as...

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