There’s a discussion taking place regarding a proposal that was posted on CNC Zone. What do you think? Go to the original post and discussion.
“I wanted to propose something here, that maybe all the members can help out, a open 5 axis compact CNC with the following criteria…
work cube: 200mm to 250mm
high speed spindle: 1000 to 20000RPM
Tool diameters up to 12mm
350 to 475 IPM Rapids
Cutting accuracy 0.015mm to 0.025mm
Position accuracy 0.005mm to 0.01mm
Software: LinuxCNC
Linear Guides
Maybe even Scales for position feed back…
Cost to build: Less then $10k (most machines in this class go for 20k to 40k)
Should be able to cut metal…
Option auto tool changer…
After a prototype put something on kick starter… with different levels
From just the plans and BOM to all the way to a final machine…
I am looking more for a machine that cuts fast, with less deep cuts, more like RMR (Rapid Material Removal). Not something that can take 1inch cuts…
Please let me know if there would be a interest… I do have some funds to get materials and get started…”
