CNC Router Blogs

When choosing a stepper motor driver there are certain features one should look for. This guide will help you identify the specifications of stepper motor drivers.

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Jul 9, Search CNC Router Source

July 8, 2009, 11:00 pm

Search CNC Router Source

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Jul 10, The CNC Controller: Everything you need to know

July 10, 2009, 12:11 am

The CNC controller is the heart of any CNC system. From hobby controllers to prof...

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Jul 12, Stepper vs Servo Motors

July 12, 2009, 1:19 am

Stepper vs servo motors is a debate often found in the CNC community. There are advantages and disadvantages to each motor type.

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Jul 14, critical speed calculator

July 14, 2009, 12:22 am

The following is a very simple linear speed calculator. It simply converts the RPM of a motor and the lead of lead screw into linear Inches Per Minute.

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Jul 14, critical speed calculator

July 14, 2009, 12:24 am

Calculate the maximum RPM of you lead screw given the minor diamter, how the ends are fixed and, the span of unsuported leadscrew.

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Jul 14, Leadscrew Lead and Pitch Calculator

July 14, 2009, 3:15 pm

The following is a very simple Lead and Pitch calculator.

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Jul 14, Breakout Boards: What are they?

July 14, 2009, 5:07 pm

Breakout Boards: A desciption of breakoutboard function and...

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Jul 14, Building a CNC Router Step 4: The Z-axis assembly

July 14, 2009, 5:08 pm

Building a CNC Router: The builders guide Step 4

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Jul 14, Build your own CNC router Step 2: The frame

July 14, 2009, 5:09 pm

How to build your own CNC router. The frame and base

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Jul 22, The ACME Lead Screw

July 22, 2009, 2:00 pm

The ACME lead screw: Learn all about acme lead screws and some of the terminology associated with them.

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Jul 22, Why the Acme thread form is used for lead screws

July 22, 2009, 2:29 pm

So, why exactly is the acme thread form used for lead screws and can any type of thread do the job?

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Jul 22, Total Lead Screw Accuracy Calculator

July 22, 2009, 5:07 pm

Use this applet to help calculate the total deviation of linear position of a nut on a lead or ball screw given the lead, lead accuracy, and distance traveled.

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Jul 22, Acme Screws: The Lead Accuracy and Straightness

July 22, 2009, 6:08 pm

Lead accuracy, tolerance, and straightness of acme screws are very important specifications when designing and building a CNC router around acme lead screws.

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