The Acorn Router Project

[Gary Campbell]

A short video showing some cutting on the rotary axis. Still a work in progress as I am fine tuning the Vectric post processors (beta versions) to work with the Centroid Control Software (beta versions). There are good things on the horizon!

Enjoy: https://youtu.be/yXJQUc_CSmE

https://youtu.be/yXJQUc_CSmE

[Gary Campbell]

Back in the shop and time to put this machine to work. A few pics of some .065 black anodized aluminum cut and engraved for an IO panel that attaches to a control box model that I sell. The small lettering is .080 high, and came out very crisp with a diamond drag bit. Control box shown is an older model with the same Phoenix connectors.

[cbb1962]

Hey Gary, Great project!

I have the twin to your machine!

I've also found hand-drilled and tapped parts that are out of square. I am in the process of re-machining the Z mounting plates now.

I am upgrading my vacuum hold-down system from a shop-vac to a "real system." Ward at centralvacuummotor.com said that I only needed one of these for such a small machine.

I am starting the design of my plenum, should I consider multiple zones on a 600mm x 900mm machine, or will one big zone work? I usually cut either engraving plastic or hardwood boards that generally 1x8x35.

I figure you know a thing or two about vacuum systems.

Thanks
Clint

[Gary Campbell]

Clint...
Unless you have frequent use of smaller parts, I would go with 1 zone.

[KOLEYS]

Very interested in this. is there a way to sub program the rotary to turn on continuous and then turn it off later in a program?

[Gary Campbell]

I replied to your similar question in another thread. Can you explain what you are trying to do?