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Ballscrew CNC Conversion Kits - Free Fusion360 Files
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2016
- **FREE FILES HERE - READ CONDITIONS BELOW **
Note: CNC conversion files are in the links below. Files are free to my subscribers and must not be shared, sold or used for private / commercial fiscal gain.
X-Axis Assembly file here: a360.co/3c33Lki
Y-Axis Assembly file here: a360.co/3uwEN36
Z-Axis Assembly file here: a360.co/3fuwFvE
I’ve been trying to find this video again for years. You’re a legend mate! Thanks for keeping the files up for the community.
You’re very welcome. I hope they help you to convert your mill into CNC control. Regards Aaron
As an old man, nothing gives me greater pleasure than to enjoy the skills and generosity of another man's work, and goodwill. Thank you sir for access to your files. My g'son is studying Fusion and has interest in all things mechanical and electronic. Together we'll have an even greater common interest to share, thanks to you.
Dear Sir. Thank you so much for your kind words. Your comments has truly made my day. Always happy to share with the maker community. Autodesk Fusion360 (free to students & hobbyists) is such as an awesome product it's great to give something back. Feel free to look at my playlists on my channel. I have Fusion 360 tutorials and other free files on my channel.. Have a lovely day my friend. Warm regards, Aaron.
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Thank you. My g'son is coming to stay this weekend and I'll introduce him to your site. I will encourage him to be as open and welcoming as you sir. he is like a sponge, as in cake :-). hungry to learn.
That's so cool. Great to see you're engaging with your grandson. I personally have 2 granddaughters and the eldest love coming into my garage and looking at my machines. Please tell your grandson to send me his comments or questions if he has any. I'm actually a high school teacher :-). Cheers, Aaron
Bloody ripper mate - you've got this conversion thing down pat! Very inspirational. Keep it coming :D
Thanks Luke. However it is you I've got to thank. Doing the CNC conversion was your idea. Plus you got me started on SW and introduced me to HSM back in the day. Cheers Azza
What a brilliant thing to do. Retirees such as me need to keep an active mind and for me your sharing of this project is most appreciated. Not only will I, in time, rework your design to suit my similar mill/drill (HM-45) as a CNC machine but along the way I will get a very useful working knowledge of Fusion 360. Many thanks! :-).
FYI It may be your intention but, in case it is not, I noticed that 2 of the links referenced in your original post produced restricted access errors (viz. X-axis mount plate modified (F360) and Closed loop stepper motor spreadsheet) and another produced a not found link error. (viz. TTS tool holder 3D print (F360)) Cheers Pete
Hello Peter. Thank you and you're very welcome. It's a fun project to do :-)
Hi Peter. I'm very sorry about that. I used to allow access to my project, but people would alter and rename files etc... It just all became too hard so I decided to upload the links. However, I let one more person access the project (he pleaded with me) and that guy caused the damage and deleted some files. I don't know if this was intentionally or accidentally as a novice F360 user as he didn't know what he was doing. My hard drive died and I don't have those files anymore. Hopefully the files will help you?
Great design! Beautiful parts, too! That's really cool that you're sharing the files. Thanks! :)
Thanks Mike, I appreciate your support and feedback mate. It's easy to make cool parts with Fusion360 and a HAAS Mill & Lathe at school lol. Speaking of parts, I've noticed you've been busy in your shop pumping out bits and pieces. Can't wait to see your hotrod finished. Cheers
Thanks! If only it were my hotrod I was working on! LOL :)
If you google project datstang and go to the end of the thread, you'll see where most of the pieces are going. :)
Oh ok, silly me. I thought you were like Tim the tool man Taylor (with out the blunders) and building a hotrod in your garage. I will check it out. Thanks again Mike. Aaron.
I'd be happy to send you a link....the only reason I didn't is because I figured it would get tagged as spam.
community.ratsun.net/topic/59696-project-datstang/page-53#entry1392814
bluehandsvideo Holy Cow, that little ute is insane. Bloody low to the ground Mike. Watch out for pot holes and speed bumps lol. Awesome work Mike. Cheers
Good ol' Pete joked at 4:04 that he's "old and useless." I beg to differ as it appears he can practically run that lathe with his eyes closed. Cheers to Pete for volunteering to share his wisdom!
tstan6767 hello and thank you for that wonderful comment. I agree with you wholeheartedly, he is a bloody wealth of knowledge and we are very lucky to have him. We need more retirees like Peter involved in education. Cheers Aaron ;-)
Great job Aaron and nice to see you open source it!
Hi Phil, thanks mate I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, I thought well why not. I'm not doing anything with the files or making these parts anymore so why not share them with the DIY community. Cheers, Aaron.
Hi...I'm just starting down the path of converting to cnc...thanks for the files....really appreciate your time and hard work making these...and to make them available for free...
Hi Phil. You’re very welcome mate. I hope the files work out for you. I don’t charge anything for them and they are 100% free. I kindly ask that people could find it their heart to make a small donation to their local dog 🐕 rescue or animal shelter. Cheers mate 🍻. Aaron
Super cool of you to open source your drawings!
Hi Bradley, thanks mate. Yeah, I made a bunch of these kits and although I sold them I've decided not to continue with it. There not enough market for them over here in Australia. It would be different in the U.S. Plus I would've had to drop the coin and buy a real machine, such as a Haas, for home. Let me know if you would like a copy of the files? Cheers, Aaron.
Nice work buddy, nice of you to share. I gave my spindle files to +russtuff to use and possibly share out in a future series. If you want them I am happy to share with you as well.
Hi Ben, thanks for the feedback mate. You and +russstuff have been very busy making and machining many parts. I've been slack and need to get some inspiration from you blokes lol. Nice of you to share your files also, thanks. Same here mate, send me your fusion360 email and I can add you to my design folder if you want. Cheers, Aaron.
Very nice parts Aaron you do great work and instruction is spot on.
Hi Sam, Thanks you're too kind. You are doing some amazing work yourself lately. I'm happy to share the files with you if you like. Just send me your fusion 360 email address (personal message) and I'll add you to the folder. Have a great day mate. Cheers, Aaron.
Great parts Aaron. You do great work.
Thanks Rus, glad you liked it. Let me know if you want access to the files and I'll add you to the folder. Cheers mate, Aaron.
Thank you so so much for sharing! Liked and subscribed!!
Thank you so much. You are very welcome. Feel free to download all files in the description area of this video. They are many a360 URL links. Cheers, Aaron.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! You can bet I'll be following you closely!
You are very welcome bud. Feel free to download all my files from my the description area from this video. I have since sold my CNC conversion machine and have recently purchased a SkyfireCNC machine. Take a look at my channel for further CNC videos. Cheers, Aaron.
Very well designed and produced parts -
Hello Mike. thank you so much mate. The files are free to download in the description area. I hope they allow many others to get into this wonderful trade / hobby of CNC machining. Cheers, Aaron
Really nice work!! I hope my cnc conversion turns out as nice as yours. - Nick
Hi Nicholas. Thanks for the feedback mate. The files for my CNC conversion are free to download from the weblinks provided in the description of the video mate. Cheers, Aaron.
Now it all makes sense ..... Great Vid Aaron
Thanks Vince. It's not a hard conversion mate. Just trim the ball screws to length, re-machine the support end of the X-axis, mill the slot in the saddle, drill and tap 1 hole in the base for the Y-Axis, and drill & tap the top of the column for the Z-axis stepper plates 👍
thank you for being a teacher great vid ,wish more teachers would do vids , thanks again from minnesota
Hello Dean and greetings from Melbourne Australia. Thank you so much for the positive feedback mate. I really enjoy making videos for all my viewers out there. Thank you for watching and for commenting. Cheers, Aaron.
Nice Sumo-Tec lathe bits. Those things are monsters
Thanks mate, yeah we have a really good set up here at my college. Cheers, Aaron
Hello Sir, this is an Awesome project
I'm glade to found your channel, I'm going to learn alot! thank you so much
Best Regards
Thank you 😊 👍
Great video .
I have my self a little Titan 16V. which one day may get converted over.. But might just save my pennys and stress levels and upgrade instead.. :-)
Hey Brandt, glad you enjoyed the video mate. If you have Fusion360 loaded to your computer, send me the email you use to access it and I'll add you to the design folder mate. Other wise, I think I might still have some old Seig-X2 CNC conversion files you can have? Cheers, Aaron.
Thank You sir for putting your hard work out there. would you happen to have the Measurements for the machined end on the Z axis ballscrew?
HI Aaron, thanks for making contact wit me. You and I share the same common first name ;-)
Hey, you can download all my CAD files for free directly from A360 links that I've placed in the description of this video. This way you'll be able to obtain all nescessary parametric data from the CAD files. Cheers, Aaron.
Great vid Aaron, thanks for taking the time to put them out there. I'm sure it helps many like myself get inspired. I would like to be able to use your files please. I'll send you a msg, cheers, Jason.
Hi Jason. I just sent you an email and added you to the project on Fusion360. All the best mate. Cheers Aaron
Hi, Aaron thanks for your generosity. Florida USA.
James Ball Hi James. Oh my pleasure mate happy to help the community. If you look in description area of this video (you may need to expand it) there are individual part links. Just click on each link, it will open in A360 to view, click the blue download button to download the part.
DCTTeacher1 oh great, yes I see them.
Awesome James. I originally drew them in solidworks. But converted all the files to Fusion I think. Maybe the SW ones are still there? Enjoy ;-)
Really great conversion. Nice video work. Generally just a great video all together. Subbed and featured you on my page.
G'day Tommy, nice to meet you mate. Thank you for the positive feedback and subscription. Glad you like my video. Let me know if you want to be added to the Fusion360 files? Cheers Aaron
That would be great, I'll send over the info. I'm showing some scraping and mating surfaces along with epoxy type fillers to absorb vibrations in these machine. Take a look sometime if interested it that side of things. Thank you Aron. I would like to move to a lower profile servo mount like you have here.
IronHead Machine Will do mate, I'll check them out when I get some spare time. Oh, I subscribed to your channel also. Cheers
Saw your UTube channel, much impressed. I am retired and starting to draw in Fusion 360. Would like to use your designs to Modify My Chester Champion 20V Mill to CNC.
Hello Petet. Thank you for watching and commenting as I really appreciate it. Feel free to download and use all my files. They are located in the video description area and can be directly downloaded via the URL links. Just make sure you use Google chrome when you do it. Cheers, Aaron.
Hi Aaron. Very impressed with what you have done and provided. Thanks. I have the same mill and am going to convert to CNC. I do however use the mill extensively for machining old parts and repairs etc, hence would like to retain the hand wheels. Do the Nema motors you selected have a thru shaft where handwheels could be attached and operated with the motors turned off? Alternatively have you used a jogging handset that can manually control the CNC mill? Regards Ross
Ross Waring hey Ross. The motors I used don’t have a through shaft as they have an encoder on them. You can still use the milling machine manually via the MPG pendent hand wheel. I do this at home and at work too. You use the controller as a digital readout. Cheers Aaron
Thanks Aaron. I think an MPG, such as the XHC HB04 should work fine. Where did you purchase your ballscrews from? I have the Optimum BF-20LV machine which I will start converting soon. rwaring@gmail.com
Hey Ross, I purchased my ball screw from a little company here in Melbourne called CNC cup cake world. However, many people on eBay sell them also and you can custom order them machined to suit.
Hello Aaron,I requested acces a few months back and am just now getting to my conversion, I can't thank you enough for all the work you have done.
Can you tell me what adaptor you are using to connect the ball screw to the servo? Ordering some parts tonight. Thanks again!Tim
timmyklus Hi Tim, not sure if you know but all conversion files can be downloaded directly from the links in the description of this video. The couplings I use are from eBay. They are aluminium and have a spiral slit in them. Length of 35mm and dia to suit steppers and ball screw shaft end. Cheers Aaron
Cool stuff Aaron !
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I've been watching your new router video build and I meant to send you comment and never got around to it (sorry). Cheers, Aaron.
It's hard to keep up with all shared content on YT Aaron.. ;) (But good to hear you are ashamed lol )
RoboCNC Frees- & Graveerwerk Honestly, I truly am. You have always supported me and I've been slack. Shame on me lol :-)
Very nice! Thank you. I noticed there was a modified x and y plate, what do these modifications do?
You're welcome Timmy. When I fitted these plates to my mill which I previously converted I noticed that the ball screw length was a little short for the couplings. So I trimmed 5mm on the face of the plate to allow the stand off to move in 5mm which gave me some extra grip on the stepper and ball screw shafts.
Great! sounds good. thank you again for posting!
great video , it's all about sharing
I agree, it’s a sad world if we can’t share and or give back to the community. Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you for the files...
You're very welcome John. Enjoy ;-)
Great work. Can you please comment on your lessons learned from this project and your thoughts on the machines capabilities after you converted it?
Thanks!
Doug Hanchard Hi Doug, thank you for your comment. Many lessons learnt from the whole CNC experience. It was fun to do and very rewarding at the end. The little mill was very capable but it also had its limitations. My thoughts now, save your money and purchase a turn key machine like a SkyfireCNC, Tormach, Syil or something similar (single phase) for the home workshop. Cheers Aaron
Thanks for your candid answer. I do like how you approached the challenge. The CNC industry is moving quickly these days. And like software, computer boards, CPU's, etc, they are quickly updating at rates approaching the Windows, Apple and Android space is. We are seeing faster releases of computer boards, servos, steppers, power requirements and accuracy sensor capability that I would have never thought possible in a consumer grade machine with industrial precision accuracy.
Look at how far Centroid has come with the size of board now available (like Acorn) and how software interfaces to both standalone and cloud CAD systems is progressing. And we haven't even talked about how software databases are now becoming fully integrated into tooling options now available and is just zooming along with releases. I don't even know where I want to dive in and get a machine anymore. It's happening so darned fast.
Having watched many of your videos, I enjoy how you approach the problems that need to be addressed and that's an important part of how someone with an interests in CNC, should should enter the machining world. I hope you come out with more videos that address many of the hidden elements of how we should approach the integration of design, manual machines, computer control, material handling and understanding the subject areas we need to not just be aware of, but truly understand; the 5 W's as it were, Who, What, Where, Why and When of the industry. - thanks!
Hey Doug. Very sorry for my belated reply. I agree with you all the way mate. Ever increasing computing power, PCB design and powerful software has changed and revolutionised the CNC market (however, your choice of words far outweigh that of mine).
Oh, thank you for watching my videos too. Most of what I film and post comes about from my job as a high school shop teacher. Majority of models I film are student projects. I do this as it takes the load of the teacher when in the classroom allowing them to focus on students who need more support. It also allows the students to work self paced and not get held back by the others too.
One thing that I've I learnt from this whole CAD CAM experience, especially since my trip to Autodesk University in Vegas, is that I'm still learning myself and to be honest I've only scratched the surface. Cheers, Aaron.
Hi Aaron. Thanks so much for the files. I'm almost finished with my build. just a quick question: which CNC Controller did you select for this conversion. I have Nema 34 Stepper Motors, drives and power supplies, but I have not yet settled on the controller. Your advice would be very welcomed. Cheers Ross
Ross Waring Hi Ross, you’re very welcome mate. I used the Masso CNC controller on my milling machine. Look forward to seeing your build. Please let me know when you finish. I’d be keen to see pics or a video. Cheers ;-)
Thanks Aaron. Cool. I'll think about that as i have a spare laptop so wasn't thinking I needed a controller that runs the software; Mach3 etc. I'll have a deeper look and also post some pics of my build. Cheers R
Thank you, I'll look forward to it ;-)
Is there a way in fusion to open up your models and then see true dimensions ? I just want to print them off so i could machine them manualy
Hello Tymek. You would need to follow the following steps:
1). download the model/s
2). open Fusion360 and upload the model/s into your project folder
3). open the file you wish to view. Note: you can obtain direct measurements from the model using the (inspect / measure) tool.
## OR ##
4). click on the drawing tab, bring model into the drawing environment in the correct drawing format and orientation
5). apply dimensions as necessary
6). export as PDF and print out on paper
Hope this helps?
Good video Arron thanks
Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed it ;-). I should have got some video footage of your machine ripping it up, but I didn't think. Cheers mate
that's very awesome! any chance of making the belt drive open source?
G'day mate, the belt drive was purchased from the company that made the mill. It was a one off and the Australian importer only ever brought in 5 of them which I got one. Sorry 🍺
How's this little mill go milling mild steel? In your original unboxing it looked like it was struggling/chattering a bit cutting that mild steel block? Trying to decide if i'd be better off going larger CNC router vs mill (no mild on the router obviously)
Hi Manny, the little Titan TM20 - 25 is capable of machining steel. However it doesn't have the weight or rigidity to take savage cuts. Oh, in that other video I was using a drill chuck too. I suppose it will depend on your main purpose? A mate of mine over in WA is cutting out steel flanges on his quite successfully. Cheers, Aaron
Mainly ally work but the ability to cut steel is the kicker over a 6090 with larger capacity. Suppose you can ease back on cut/feed at the sacrifice of time, just didn't want to be fighting it the whole time you know?
Hi Manny, I usually say the following when people ask me the same question. If you're going to do timber predominately and only aluminium sometimes purchase a CNC router. If you going to predominantly machine aluminium and steel sometimes than the little TM25 (& it's clone varieties) are perfect for you. However, if you're serious and want machine lots of crazy stuff buy a HAAS lol. Cheers mate, Aaron.
Great video!
Hi Sarwa, thanks kitty. Glad you liked dad's new video. Do you think I'm getting better at it (lol)? Love you, Dad
Very well done, thanks for sharing. So.....there is a "KIT " on amazon, listed as "DIY 3D printer steppers"
. It costs 62 (was 189 a month ago ). You get a box the size of usps Medium flat rate mailer (about 12 x 10x8). 3 X nema 23 or 17 motors (I assume 23 is stronger so that's the one I picked, selection is marked "color and size ". Also an adruono Adrino uno, wires, cheap power supply , 3x stepper drivers, etc, software grbl (spelling?), asked if mark 3 would work, they didn't know. We'll I bought it, haven't set up yet , also got a little 99$ green cross slide table, and a Dewalt trim router. Is 23/17 nema strong enough? Maybe with gears and timing belt?.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for the information 👍
...thanks for being kid enough to share it!
Would the files fit on Grizzly G0704?
Cheers!
G'day bud. Yes 70% of most of these parts would fit the G0704. I suggest you also look at RoboCNC and Practical Renaissance channel as they both have done conversions and have files. My files are free to download from the description area of this video. Please use Google Chrome when downloading and viewing files. Cheers, Aaron
Sweet!
Thanks a million!
TTP LLC You are welcome any time 👍
Really great work, I would like to follow your design please instruct me how to get informations.
Thank you :-)
Aaron,
I haven't found how to send you a PM, but I would like to download the fusion 360 files. I will eventually convert my Hafco HM45. currently I'm setting up a router to learn. I'm also starting in F360 and a whole bunch of other learning curves.
Regards, Mike
Hi Mike, go to 2:40 in the video and you'll see it on the lower left hand side of the screen. Hope this helps mate? Cheers, Aaron.
Hello Aaron, great designs and I do have a TM25 machine ... made a rudimentary conversion and been planning to upgrade the design but I think you just saved me a lot of time. May I please have access to the files, and many thanks in advance :)
Hello Peter, thanks for taking the time to drop my channel and comment. I just found your email now and replied to you there too. I have just added you to the project. Cheers, Aaron
Hi mate is this compatible to optium milling machine BF 20L. Thanks.a
Mostly I think but with some differences. CAD models are free to download in the video description area 👍🍻
Is there a file for Z-axis ball screw? Thanks for share!
David hi David, only what is there mate 👍
Hi Aaron!
question: can you manufacture similar to PM25 belt drive set, pulleys with wider belt (6-8 grooves) for ZAY7045V (another Chinese clone of RF45) or... you know who might be able to help with. appreciate any help on this.
Hello Edisher, sorry but I can't help you with that one. I would recommend dropping by Sam's channel at CNC4xr7 as he made some for his mill on his CNC lathe. Cheers, Aaron.
Already did, lets see with what he comes back. And thanks for a swift response (unlike many other folks on site)! :-)
Thanks Edisher, I always try my best to respond to all comments. I think it's rude not too. No doubt the bigger channels on UA-cam just get inundated and can't keep up. Cheers, Aaron.
Hi Thanks for files. I have been on the fence about doing this for a while, time to get off my butt
Hi Thomas, my pleasure mate. I hope they work well for you? Cheers, Aaron.
Thank you!
You’re welcome 😉
Hi Aaron
just looking at the drawings you have done can you tell me if the machine i have bought is the same as the one you did the conversion on, they look very similar just checking the sizes and all seems to be ok but before i start machining would like your thoughts, lol
my machine is the AMAT25LV
Hi Dave, I have had a quick look at the mill on the website that you listed. To my knowledge these mills look identical. Cheers, Aaron.
Cheers Aaron will start machining will post you some pictures as it starts to take shape, shame i don't live near lol
hi any chance i could get a copy of the files many thanks stu (UK)
Hi Stu, can you send me your mail address (the one that you log on to Fusion 360 with) via a personal message or send it to my email please. This way I can add you to the design folder. Cheers Aaron
is possible use this kit for BF20 (www.bow.cz/produkt/3338120-stolni-frezka-optimill-bf-20-vario/) too?
Hi mate, that I'm not sure of. The BF20 and G0704 are pretty much identical. My kit was designed for a different variation on that design. To my knowledge, some parts would fit, but not all. Sorry I can't give anymore information than that. All the best, Aaron.
trabalho excelente o seu! seria possivel dizer-me se consegue tambem os mesmos desenhos e projecto mas para a fresadora optimum MB4?
obrigado e continuacao de bons projectos
Olá Daniel. Obrigado por seus comentários gentis. Sinta-se à vontade para baixar os arquivos através dos links fornecidos na área de descrição do vídeo. Não tenho certeza sobre a máquina MB4, já que não estou familiarizada com isso. Obrigado. Aaron
Hello Daniel. Thank you for your kind comments. Feel free to download the files via the links supplied in the video description area. I'm not sure about the MB4 machine, as I'm not familiar with it. Thank you. Aaron.
DCTTeacher1 obrigado
Your're very welcome. Aaron
Hi I am looking at purchasing a milling machine then converting it to a CNC. it would be great if i could use it in manual mode and cnc if possible. My budget is about $7k. What do you suggest? Any information would be appreciated.
Good morning Adrian. I have converted many machines over the past years and I what I've learnt is that you quickly outgrow them (dove tails, low RPM spindle, dodgy R8 or MT3 spindle, no PDB). If you want my honest opinion mate. Save up your money and purchase a turn key solution. You can probably purchase a SyilCNC machine (without enclosure and ATC) for not much more money. Plus it will have servos, BT30 spindle, and power draw bar with 10K spindle). I suggest you contact Mr. Xushuo from SyilCNC directly and ask of a quote. Cheers, Aaron.
Might not be what you're looking for, but in that price range I would start looking at used mills with a 2 axis CNC control. Something like a Bridgeport EZ-Trak.
Hey Aaron, that looks just like my PM-25MV from Precision Mathews. I would love to get the files, but no e-mail is listed on your about page. Thanks for the video, very interesting.
Brooks
Hi Brooks, glad you like the video. Happy to share the files with you. Can you send me your email address (the one linked to your Fusion360 account) and I will add you to the design project. You send a personal message via UA-cam or go back to the video at 2:40 and look at the bottom left of the screen. Cheers, Aaron
Thanks Aaron, my e-mail is:
brooks.ravenscroft@gmail.com
Hi Brooks, I just added you to the design project. Good luck with it mate. Cheers, Aaron.
Marvellous!
Hi Adam, thanks mate. It's amazing what can achieved today with modern CAD-CAM software. Are you going to attend the Autodesk AU2016 conference this year in Sydney? Cheers, Aaron
Thank you..working to outfit my Smithy 1220XL
Hi Louis, you’re very welcome mate. As stated, all files are free to use and I don’t want anything for them. However if you can spare a couple of bucks to donate to your local animal shelter (dogs home etc.) I’d be very grateful 🙏. Cheers Aaron 🍻
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Consider it done, headed to SPCA this morning
@@richmarsh5839 Thank you so much Louis 🙏
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering 50$ donated to the SPCA Roanoke Chapter in your name, thanks again for sharing-it is well appreciated
@@richmarsh5839 OMG, that was so very kind of you Louis thank you so much. Feel free to email me if you get stuck. My email is aaronpowter at hotmail dot com Just substiute the at (@) and the dot (.) otherwise the scammer robots will get me LOL.
Did you ever try selling a mill ready converted? I see those fetching good prices on ebay here in UK.
Hi Matt, no I never tried to sell a turn key CNC milling machine. I've gotten out the hobby CNC market these days. Cheers, Aaron.
Something I read in an old university rag mag went "The wages of sin are death and a curse, the wages of teaching's a bloody sight worse". I hope you're doing better than that :) I guess having a machine shop at work is a pretty nice perk.
Yes you are 100% correct there Matt. Not sure if you've looked at my other videos on my channel but I just recently purchased a SkyfireCNC machine for home. She a little ripper and it was a turn key machine. OH, if you're after a CNC machine give my mate George a call in the UK. He's company is called Emvio and he is selling all kinds of 3D printers and CNC machines. Cheers, Aaron.
I made my own plywood one. Next time I'll use steel & granite . imgur.com/a/DNWJq
This was the first video of yours I've seen. I searched "f360 ballscrew" because I've just drawn the ones I've got and wanted to see how others were doing it.
OK cool, you can download all my design files for free. Look in the video description as all the URL's are listed there for direct download. Enjoy ;-)
Hi Great Vid and thanks for sharing the files, I cant access 3 of them; X-axis mount plate modified (F360), TTS tool holder 3D print (F360) and Closed loop stepper motor spreadsheet and chance you could send them to me please ?
Hi John. Very sorry but I let someone direct access to my files and he started deleting some. My hard drive crashed and I permanently lost those files. I will remove these from the list. Thank you.
No Worries, thank you.
Hi Aaron, nice to find you. I am working on a CNC conversion for my Harbor Freight 33686 milling machine. manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/33000-33999/33686.pdf Would any of your parts work for my machine? I will be looking for a Lathe after my mill conversion. I am not sure if same dimensions as your mill and components. I am tried to decide the size of Stepper motor needed. from what I see i need to convert to ball screws from the original Acme screws. Do you still have the motor mounts? I am starting to use Fusion 360. I am looking to use the Arduino Mega 2560.
Hey mate, I just looked at your PDF file and I don't think any of my parts would fit. My CNC milling machine kits were designed to fit the Titan TM20 and TM25 sold here in Aus. They are also very similar to the later style of PM25 mills by Precision Matthews. Download my files from the links in the video description and see for yourself. Cheers and best of luck with your conversion :-). Aaron.
Are these all of the files or do I need to contact you for the entire set?
Hello how are you? All the files should be there in the description field of the video. You will need Google Chrome to access the links. Enjoy :-)
Thank you sir!
heeder777 anytime buddy cheers 🍻
Awesome. Is a .rar or .zip file available anywhere? Or maybe you can guide how to find you on A360.
Great work. Very much appreciated.
Hi Kris, all the files can be downloaded directly from the video description area. Best to use Google Chrome when doing so mate. Enjoy and I hope they can help you. Cheers, Aaron.
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Aaron, thank you! One extra thing to ask. What is the size of the Z axis ball screw? Your assembly shows Y axis ball screw. Y and X axis are 16mm I think, does the Z axis also? or is it 20mm? as the OEM is 20mm on Z. thanks
@@krischlapek6939 G'day Kris. I used 1605 C7 ball screws all round on this conversion. Unsure of the length of the Z now, as this was a long time ago and the hard drive with all that data on it crashed. I suggest just measuring from the top of coloun to the bottom of the slot. That should be plenty of travel. This video will show you the travel that I was getting. ua-cam.com/video/MxMMApGFjw8/v-deo.html
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering ok awesome. Finally, my mill is like the grizzly 0704. The base is different, Don`t you know if your bits are interchangeable? Thanks
@@krischlapek6939 most parts should fit except for the Y axis. Someone will have to CNC machine your saddle for you to fit the ball nut and shaft (I’ve seen others having to do this). Cheers 🍻
Ah remind me again why you don't sell the kits. I am trying to upgrade a BF16 to CNC for robotics in Australia, and see not local kits, and other than trying to do it manual, which I have no experience I would need to get someone else to mill it.
Hey Buddy how are you? Unfortunately there wasn't much demand for them and most people didn't want to part with their money. Do you have the CNC conversion CAD files for the BF16? As it will differ from the TM20-25. You can always 3D print them and use your machine to make them out of aluminium later. Where are you based mate. Shoot me an email please. You can find my email address in my channel about Section. Cheers, Aaron.
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering haha I am well thanks and just trying to stay safe. How about yourself? I thought I recognised the accent. I will shoot you an email as I can use and have Fusion, but a milling is totally foreign to me.
@@tcratius1748 Ok no worries. I'm based in Melbourne. There might be a way I can help you out 😉
Hey! Can I snag access to these files?
Hi Colin, sure no problem. The files are free to my subscribers. You will need to send me an email (see the about section on my channel) and provide me with your Fusion360 email address. Probably best not to do it here as everyone will see it etc... Cheers, Aaron.
will this fit PM-25mv?
Yes I think it does. Best to download all files in the description area and check first. Or 3D print the parts first and for proof of concept.
Hi Arron
its been a while but i Know own my own Milling machine and looking at converting it to CNC its the same set up as TM 25
Hi Dave, No problems mate. If you look in the video description you can now download all the CAD files directly. Hope you enjoy them? Cheers, Aaron.
Cheers Aaron thanks for that if i have any issues can i get back in touch please, will that take all the g code for the machining across too.
Hi Dave, the parametric data will come across with the files. However, I originally machined these via Solidworks and HSMWorks. My suggestion is to open the Fusion360 files in Fusion and apply toolpaths to your models. Send me a personal email and I can send you gcode seperately if want. My email is on my about page.
Davidwilliamcox@outlook.com
Awesome!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your comment. Cheers, Aaron.
DCTTeacher1 Hi Aaron, excellent videos and I think you've just made my mind up on which mill to get for my first, ama25lv in the UK (I'm assuming they're a variation of the same machine) thanks again, I'll Pm you my details if I could be added that would be excellent :) Cheers.
Thanks for the great information. Could you please share the files with me?
Andrew Spiropoulos Hi Andrew. Sure no problems. Please PM me your email address. Cheers
`hi i,ve just a 25lv mill now i want to convert to cnc can you help please thanks Rob uk
Robert Bowles Hi Robert. All my conversion files are free to download from the description section in the video. However, I suggest you contact George from Emvio Engineering in the U.K. and purchase a ready-made kit 👍
HI AGAIN I TRIED THAT EMAIL AND GOT NOWHERE SO UNLESS YOU HAVE THERE DETAILS I,M STUCK THANKS ROB UK
Hi Robert. I will send you the email from here "George Konstantinidis"
Hi george isn,t doing conveions yet so i,m up the creek because no one does them here thanks Rob uk
Robert Bowles hey mate. I thought he sold conversion kits? Otherwise make it yourself manually on your milling machine. You'll learn heaps 👍
HI ok just my luck but like you say i,ll learn alot doing it manual i,ll let you know how i get on mate happy chips
Hey Robert, what about contacting Sam at CNC4XR7 on UA-cam. He might be able to supply you a kit or put you in touch with someone else who can?
Hi got intouch with that guy in the states we will see what happens thanks mate chat soon Rob uk
Hi does any one know if this parts will fit amadeal amat25lv?
Tymek Goral Yes mate from memory I think they do. Best to 3D print the parts first for proof of concept 👍. Files are below in description area if you want to download them 🍻
@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering great and thank you for fast replay buddy ;)
What material did you use to make them ?
Tymek Goral You’re very welcome 😉
Tymek Goral I used aluminium plates and square stock. All parts CNC machined on the Haas SMM2 at the school where I work.
Do you know if these will fit the pm25mv?
Hi Brian, it depends which model mate. The PM25 has had 3 different model changes over the years. Best bet is to download all the free design files & photos outlined in the description of the video and compare measurements on your mill. Cheers, Aaron
DCTTeacher1 do I just download the links under the description?
brian burns yes mate. Click on the link. This will open in A360. Use the blue button (I think it’s blue) and download the file. Files are in solidworks or f360
DCTTeacher1 thank you! I'm new to fusion and figuring things out as I go. Thank you for taking the time to help me out.
brian burns you’re very welcome Brian. Download the F360 files to a folder on your computer. Then open Fusion and create a new project (call it CNC Conversion). Open that project and then import / upload the files you downloaded into this new project. Best of luck 👍
could you send me these files please, Thanks
Hi Tyler, I'm happy to share these files with fellow CNC enthusiasts. However, I can only share the files with you via Fusion360. Would you mind sending me a private message or email with your Autodesk email address (the one you use to access fusion with) please? Once I have this I can add you to the design project. Thanks for watching. Regards, Aaron.
ful9220@calu.edu
You are now added to the project. Please save the files into a project / folder of your own. I would prefer people don't work out of my project or resave any of the files. Enjoy ;-)
Thanks so much! This will help alot
Tyler Findley you're very welcome. I hope the files help to get you started;-)
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Hi Roger, is that like a rating or in digital for off ;-)
Hi Aron i have a tm25v and would like to do your conversion ill send you an email
Hi Robert. I am no longer making conversion kits for these little mills. The CAD models are free to download from the video description area mate. You could 3D print them, and then use your mill to make them out of aluminium. Cheers 🍻