When I saw that plastic covering I just couldn’t help think the idea is just perfect haha, the simple ideas are always the best Thanks man saved me a proper headache
Good idea, but limits the chip evacuation… get those chips clear and improve the finish. Lube is ok, but a single flute, slower feed/speed , good chip evacuation will give a better finish and less stress on machine and bit.
im having crazy electrical noise when trying to mill Aluminum, steppers go wild, how did you deal with it? im buying a bulky ac emi filter and some ferrites i hope it helps.
I haven't had any such issues. Sounds like you have grounding issues. Are you using the stock power supply for the board and the external supply I recommended for the spindle supply?
@@lanierje i just saw your other video, and noticed the nice power supply. i guess thats it. im just using the chinese crappy one leaking all kinda of e-noise. i will check your recommendation. thanks.
might want to try Utp cable (unshielded twisted pair, or Cat 5) yes it works. Use the inner pairs, if problem persists put one of the outer leads to ground on one end only.
@@stevemay4180 problem there is ampere rating. This is closely related to the thickness of the 8 wires (usually 24 or 26 AWG). People seem to disagree a bit on what the correct value is but 3 amps is stretching it thin. Better use appropriate shielded cable with thicker wire.
When I saw that plastic covering I just couldn’t help think the idea is just perfect haha, the simple ideas are always the best Thanks man saved me a proper headache
Funny, You are the first person to get it. Thanks.
@@lanierje so many over complications with these machines posted on UA-cam it’s so good to see common sense working well
Good idea, but limits the chip evacuation… get those chips clear and improve the finish. Lube is ok, but a single flute, slower feed/speed , good chip evacuation will give a better finish and less stress on machine and bit.
How thick of aluminum can you cut with the 3018 and 300w moter and what soft where do you use
im having crazy electrical noise when trying to mill Aluminum, steppers go wild, how did you deal with it? im buying a bulky ac emi filter and some ferrites i hope it helps.
I haven't had any such issues. Sounds like you have grounding issues. Are you using the stock power supply for the board and the external supply I recommended for the spindle supply?
@@lanierje i just saw your other video, and noticed the nice power supply. i guess thats it. im just using the chinese crappy one leaking all kinda of e-noise. i will check your recommendation. thanks.
@@insanet3 If it is a brushed motor that kinda comes with the package.
might want to try Utp cable (unshielded twisted pair, or Cat 5) yes it works. Use the inner pairs, if problem persists put one of the outer leads to ground on one end only.
@@stevemay4180 problem there is ampere rating. This is closely related to the thickness of the 8 wires (usually 24 or 26 AWG). People seem to disagree a bit on what the correct value is but 3 amps is stretching it thin. Better use appropriate shielded cable with thicker wire.
What grade of aluminum are you milling, what is the plate thickness? Have you tried through cuts. Looks good to me. Thanks
6061 .25" thick. I have milled holes through in small steps.
Does the machine work on stainless steel?
That would be a very clear no, this kind of aluminium work is already really sketchy for a stock 3018
Great job, Did you upgrade the rails at all or is it stock except the motor upgrade
It is stock