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CNC Routers

Difference between servo and stepper motors in CNC router

Stepper motors have high torque to hold position but AC servo motors have much faster travel speed as well as high torque. Also with feedback loop servo motors keep accurate position within 5thou. In this example, both machines are running at full speed. Servo CNC on the right travels 2500 inches per minute with 50 […]

CNC Machine Spare

Machining a Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame

I was asked to make a batch of carbon fiber parts for a drone prototype. This is how I went about doing it in a way that minimized cleanup and post-processing of parts. Disclaimer: Cutting carbon fiber involves health risks you should take care to mitigate. Use high performance dust collection and avoid inhalation of

CNC Engraving Machine

T8 CNC Engraver Machine – Full Review

T8 CNC: http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers–3d-printer-kits/pp_356128.html?lkid=10354395 There’s more information down here! The T8 CNC machine is an affordable, mainly made for engraving but can also be used as a stand alone CNC. The assembly was really quite pleasant! Though the packaging could be improved, due to insufficient foam the stepper motors was lightly scratched. This did not affect

CNC Routers

How Bad is it to Drill on a CNC Router?

I had long heard (and myself repeated) that drilling on a CNC router was less than ideal. But just how bad is it to drill materials at 10k RPM? That’s what I wanted to find out for myself. I’m using Short/Stub Length drill bits from McMaster (https://www.mcmaster.com/drills) but there’s nothing special about them. Shop around!

CNC Engraving Machine

Testing a 3-in-1 Machine || Laser Engraver/Cutter, 3D Printer, CNC Machine || Snapmaker 2.0

$2 for 2Layer, 5pcs & $5 for 4Layer, 5pcs: https://jlcpcb.com Previous video: https://youtu.be/qQHcZgMC-Iw X-Carve DIY CNC Machine Review: https://youtu.be/vyuzImO9nQs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h Used Thingiverse models: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:943563 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1940114 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622 In this video I will be having a look at the Snapmaker 2.0, a 3-in-1 machine that can do laser

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