PRO Y Bumper Kit

November 13, 2013, 3:23 pm

Our PRO Y bumper kit includes (2) steel bumper units. They feature a durable powder coated finish, and are designed to attach directly to 40 mm series extrusion.

This kit also includes rubber bumpers and M8 mounting hardware for attaching to the end of your extrusion.

Each unit also features a tapped M12 hole for easy integration with our Proximity Sensors.

Price: $64.75
New in: PRO Plates and Risers

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Auto Z Touch Plate Instructions

November 15, 2013, 4:20 pm

≫ Next: Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Limit Switch Kit

≪ Previous: PRO Y Bumper Kit

The CNC Router Parts Auto Z Touch Plate system allows for quick and precise setting of tools to different work heights.

Using the Auto Z Touch Plate with Mach3

Setup of the Auto Z Touch Plate is fairly straightforward:

Plug the unit in.

For a Pre-wired Nema 34 system, just connect the two leads on the unit to “Signal” and “Ground” on one of the 3 pin connectors supplied with your panel, and plug into the red input signal board.
For a DIY system based on the PMDX-126 breakout board, just connect the two leads to an input pin and a common on J11.
For a G540 based system, you will need to wire one of the leads to an available input (pins 1 through 4 on the G540), and the other lead to the G540 power supply common (V-, on pin 12 of the G540).

Set up the input pin for the “probe”.
We need to have it configured as an active low input, and we need to use an available open input. The example below shows pin 15 being used, but if you are already using pin 15 for something else (such as a limit switch or estop), you will need to use another available input. There are 5 available inputs on a parallel port – 10,11,12,13 and 15.Pin 15 is mapped to the estop for the G540, and pin 10 is mapped to the estop on a PMDX-126 system, so these may not be available depending on your situation.
Add the Visual Basic code to the “Auto Tool Zero” button

Go to the Operator menu and select “Edit Button Script”; the configurable buttons on the page will start flashing.
Click on the “Auto Tool Zero” button; this will bring up a window with code you can edit.

Copy the code below into the editor (replacing any existing code):

Message( "Auto Zeroing..." ) If IsSuchSignal (22) Thencode "G31 Z-3 F20"While IsMoving()WendCall SetDRO( 2, 1.00 ) code "G1 Z1.5"End If

Save the file and exit the editor, and then restart Mach3.

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Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Limit Switch Kit

December 2, 2013, 1:36 pm

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Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Limit Switch Kit

Our new Pepperl + Fuchs NPN inductive proximity switch kits install easily on both standard and PRO machine kits (or machines from other manufacturers), and feature a host of improvements over our previous line or proximity switches.

Product Features

8mm detection distance against steel and 5mm distance against aluminum. The extended range allows you to completely protect your limit switches with bumpers or other mechanisms and still have sensing range
Increased working temperature range (-25 to 70 degrees C), and negligible drift in sensing distance over the working temperature range.
Outstanding German quality in component selection and assembly.
Each sensor has an LED to quickly indicate function, and features an M12 x 1 threaded body that provides fine adjustment of detection distance for precision homing and squaring of your machine.

The kit includes the following items

5 sensors, intended to be used for X+, X-, Y+, Y-, and A+ on a slave axis for auto-gantry squaring.
5 pluggable sensor cables, 5 meters in length that can easily be attached to the sensor breakout board in our pre-wired Nema 34 kits. 10 meter cables are substituted for the Y axis for the larger machine option.
A 12V power supply and 3 terminal blocks are provided with the G540 option.

Documentation

Manufacturer's product data sheet.
See our Proximity Limit Switch Instructions for a guide on connecting these to your system.
Our G540 Nema 23 Wiring Instructions Wiring instructions also include steps for connecting proximity switches.

Price: $189.00
New in: Nema 23 CNC Electronics, Nema 34 CNC Electronics

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Rick B.'s PRO4896

December 6, 2013, 9:52 am

≫ Next: Steel Leg Kit Plans

≪ Previous: Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Limit Switch Kit

Rick B. sent us this video of his new PRO4896 machine being put through it's paces!

His machine is running our Nema 34 Plug and Play Electronics System and is fully loaded with our Proximity Switch Kit, PRO Cable Track system, and 80mm Spindle Mount.

Check it out carving wood and foam, and surfacing his spoil board at quite the fast pace!

New in: CNC Router Parts Kit Builds

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Steel Leg Kit Plans

December 10, 2013, 2:09 pm

≫ Next: 5A Bulkhead Enclosure Connector

≪ Previous: Rick B.'s PRO4896

Our 14 gauge steel machine leg assemblies provide a sturdy set of legs to support your CNC machine. They are designed to work perfectly with ourPRO CNC Machinesand Standard CNC Machines.

They are available for purchase in these standard sizes:

PRO CNC Steel Leg Kits: 4' x 2', 4' x 4', and 4' x 8'
Standard CNC Steel Leg Kits: 2' x 4', 4' x 4', and 4' x 8'

Please contact us for custom sizes.

Each kit includes:

4 Legs with leveling feet and brackets (6 on the 4'x8' machines)
Diagonal cross supports with brackets
Horizontal cross supports with brackets
All necessary fasteners to connect the system together and to the extrusion base in our machine kits

Plans

Our plans are available in eDrawings (EASM) and PDF formats.For those not familiar, EASM is a free 3D format that allows you to rotate, zoom, and take measurements off of the plans. To view the EASM files, just download the free edrawings viewer. Download and enjoy!

Machine	Current Plans (version 2013Q4.1)		Archived Plans (version 2013Q2.1)
Standard 2'x4' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]
Standard 4'x4' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]		[PDF]
Standard 4'x8' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]		[PDF]
PRO 4'x2' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]	[EASM]	[PDF]
PRO 4'x4' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]	[EASM]	[PDF]
PRO 4'x8' Steel Leg Kit	[EASM]	[PDF]	[EASM]	[PDF]

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5A Bulkhead Enclosure Connector

January 7, 2014, 2:23 pm

≫ Next: PRO Rack and Pinion Assembly Instructions (Previous Version)

≪ Previous: Steel Leg Kit Plans

For Nema 23 systems using individual drives, these convenient panel mount connectors offer a clean cabling solution. Complete with 12" of pre-soldered and heat-shrunk wire, these connectors facilitate easy assembly into your electrical enclosure, and plug directly into our Nema 23 motors and cables. Featuring rugged metal construction and large 20 AWG wires for added current capacity, these connectors are perfect for industrial applications.

To use, just run the colored wires to your stepper drive A, A-, B and B- terminals, trim back what you don't need, and connect the black wire to a common ground for the cable shield. Building a plug and play system has never been easier!

Wiring for the connector is as follows:

Pin 8 A Red
Pin 9 A- Green
Pin 6 B Yellow
Pin 7 B- Blue
Pin 2 Ground Black

Price: $8.75
New in: Nema 23 CNC Electronics

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PRO Rack and Pinion Assembly Instructions (Previous Version)

January 30, 2014, 3:56 pm

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PRO Rack and Pinion Assembly Instructions (Previous Version)

Please Note: these instructions apply to the previous (pre-2014) versions of our PRO Rack and Pinion drives. For the current version PRO R&P drives please see refer to the current PRO Rack and Pinion Assembly Instructions.

These instructions go through the steps required to assemble your CNC Router Parts PRO rack and pinion drive. While the majority of the photos shown are for our Nema 34 rack and pinion drive, most of the same steps apply for the Nema 23. Any special cases that apply differently for the Nema 23 are shown separately.

If you are using the PRO drive with CNC Router Parts extended linear carriages, the first step in setting up your rack and pinion drive is actually to modify the extended carriage to which it will mount. This requires simply replacing one of the bolts through one of the fixed (non-adjustable) bearings, as shown in the photos below. Remove the 30 mm bolt, and replace it with the supplied 40mm bolt so that it sticks out the back of the carriage. This bolt provides a mounting point for the EZ-tension system included in the PRO drive. Once this is done, install the carriage on your machine as normal before proceeding with the rest of these instructions.

Once your carriage is configured, the actual R&P installation can begin. The next step is to mount the supplied pulley to your motor.

You will want to set the height of the pulley such that it aligns fairly well with the mating pulley on the drive spindle (combined gear and pulley component) when installed, and so that it does not stick out so far that it risks interfering with a rack clamp. Approximate positions of the Nema 34 and Nema 23 pulleys with respect to the motor boss are shown below:

Nema 34 pulley spacing

Nema 23 pulley spacing

Once the pulley is installed, you can attach the motor loosely to the rack and pinion drive plate. First, align the hex nuts in the slots on the back side of the rack and pinion plate, and place it on top of the motor.

Once these are in place, install the socket head cap screws into the hex nuts. Do not tighten them completely at this time, as the motor needs to be able to slide freely to install the belt.

Next, place the drive spindle spacer washer on top of the drive plate -– see picture below. Note, for the Nema 34 system, this is a thin flat washer, while for the Nema 23, this washer is slightly thicker.

Nema 34 Spindle Washer

Place the drive spindle on top of the washer, and install the belt around both the motor pulley and the drive spindle.

Next, install the drive spindle shaft using a large flat head screwdriver. Note, this shaft needs to be tightened all the way down until no more rotation is possible. For the Nema 23 spindle, there will be some resistance to spinning the drive spindle until the shaft is fully installed, which will flatten out the lock washer.

Nema 34

The PRO Nema 23 spindles use a washer near the head of the spindle shaft.
This washer is not used with the Nema 34 PRO spindles.

Nema 23

At this point, it is time to apply tension to the belt. A quick clamp can be very helpful here, and will allow you to apply tension to the belt and hold it in place while you tighten the mounting screws underneath.

You are now ready to mount the drive to your linear carriages or other linear bearing system. To do so, align the PRO pivot with the tapped hole in the carriage for the pivot bolt, and then insert the pivot shaft and tighten with a wrench.

Next, install the tension system brackets. Attach the drive tension bracket to the R&P plate using the supplied bolt. Attach the carriage tension bracket to the extended 40mm bolt using the supplied hex flange nut.

Drive tension bracket

Carriage tension bracket

Lastly, install the two M8 washers and tension spring onto the tension shaft, and connect this arrangement through the carriage tension bracket into the threaded portion of the drive tension bracket.

Your completed assembly should look something like the following:

Once you install the system on your machine, tighten the tension bolt until you get solid engagement between the rack and the pinion gear. The amount of tension you apply depends on the mass of your system, the acceleration settings you use, and the torque of your motors. More tension will provide more resistance to the pinion gear popping out of the gear rack, but can also accelerate wear on the pinion, so make sure to leave at least some travel in the spring.
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Makita RF1101 Router Mount

November 19, 2013, 1:22 pm

≫ Next: MuscleChuck Assembly

≪ Previous: PRO Rack and Pinion Assembly Instructions (Previous Version)

CNC Router Parts is pleased to offer a mount for the popular Makita RF1101, a quiet and powerful variable speed router. Machined from solid 2" thick aluminum, these mounts offer excellent rigidity and strength.

The mount comes with our router base adapter plate to connect to 15 series or 40mm series extrusion, and offers easy adjustability to tram your router -- just shim behind the locating pins on the base adapter plate. Also includes t-nuts and mounting hardware.

Documentation

See our Router Mount Assembly guide for step-by-step assembly instructions!

Plans

CAD files coming soon!

Price: $99.75
New in: Router and Spindle Mounts

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MuscleChuck Assembly

January 30, 2014, 10:53 am

≫ Next: MuscleChuck Collets

≪ Previous: Makita RF1101 Router Mount

The Musclechuck™ assembly is a precision machined system that makes tool changes quick and easy. With just a half turn of a hex wrench, your tooling will be securely fastened to your router.

... and when you pair the Musclechuck™ with our Auto Z Touch Plate, you can change tools and zero to the surface of your workpiece in no time at all!

Just see for youself in the video below:

The Musclechuck™ assembly will accept 1/2" tools directly, with optional collets that hold 3/8", 1/4”, 1/8", 12mm, 8mm, and 6mm shanked tooling.

The Musclechuck™ assembly can be purchased alone or with optional collet bundles. Musclechuck Collets are also available for sale individually.

There are 10 types of Musclechuck™ assemblies based on the diameter and thread pitch of your router, please refer to the following Compatibility Chart to select the proper version.

Type 1
Porter Cable
1001-T2	694 Type 8 1-3/4 HP Variable-Speed Multi-Base Router
290	694917 Type 1 D Handle Router
518	694917 Type 2 D Handle Router
518 Type 1 Router	694917 Type 3 D Handle Router
518 Type 2 Router	694917 Type 4 D Handle Router
518 Type 3 Router	694917 Type 5 D Handle Router
518 Type 4 Router	694917 Type 6 D Handle Router
5182 Type 1 Motor	694917 Type 7 D Handle Router
5182 Type 2 Motor	890
5182 Type 3 Motor	6301
5182 Type 4 Motor	6912
630	7518 Type 3 V-S 3 1/4 H-P Router
630 Type 1 1HP Router	75182 Type 3 Variable Speed Router Motor
6302 Type 1 Router	7519
6302 Type 2 Router	75192
6302 Type 3 Router	7529
6302 Type 4 Router	7529 Type 1 Plunge Router
6702 Type 1 Router Motor	7536
690 Fixed Base Router	7536 Type 1 2-1/2 HP Router
690LR Fixed Base Router	75361
690LRVS Fixed Base Variable Speed Router	75362
6902 Type 1 Router Motor	75362 Type 1 Router
6902 Type 2 Router Motor	7537
6902 Type 3 Router Motor	7537 Type 1 2-1/2 HP Router
6902 Type 4 Router Motor	75371
6902 Type 5 Router Motor	75372
6902 Type 6 Router Motor	75372 Speedmatic Router Motor
6902 Type 7 Router Motor	7538
6902 Type 8 Router Motor	7538 Type 1 Speedmatic Plunge Router
691	7538 Type 2 Speedmatic Plunge Router
691 Type 1 D Handle Router	7538 Type 3 Speedmatic Plunge Router
691 Type 2 D Handle Router	7538 Type 6 Plunge Router
691 Type 3 D Handle Router	7539
691 Type 4 D Handle Router	7539 Type 5 V-S 3 1/4 H-P Plunge Router
691 Type 5 D Handle Router	8529
691 Type 6 D Handle Router	890 Type 1 Router
691 Type 7 D Handle Router	8902
691 Type 8 1-3/4 HP D-Handle Router	8902 Type 1 Router
6911 Type 1 D Handle Route Base	86902
6911 Type 2 D Handle Route Base	874203
6911 Type 3 D Handle Route Base	875581
6911 Type 4 D Handle Route Base	878353
6911 Type 5 D Handle Route Base	878354
6911 Type 6 D Handle Route Base	879879
6911 Type 7 D Handle Route Base	882409
6912 Type 1 D Handle Router	883799X
6912 Type 2 D Handle Router	891 Type 1 2-1/4HP GripVac Router
6912 Type 3 D Handle Router	891 Type 2 2-1/4HP GripVac Router
6912 Type 4 D Handle Router	892 Type 1 2-1/4HP Fixed Base Router
6912 Type 5 D Handle Router	892 Type 2 2-1/4HP Fixed Base Router
6912 Type 6 D Handle Router	893 Type 1 2-1/4HP Multi-Base Router
6912 Type 7 D Handle Router	893 Type 2 2-1/4HP Multi-Base Router
693 Type 1 Plunge Router	894 Type 1 2-1/4HP Multi-Base GripVac Router
693 Type 2 Plunge Router	894 Type 2 2-1/4HP Multi-Base GripVac Router
6931 Type 1 Plunge Router	895 Type 1 2-1/4HP with Router Table Height Adjuster Multi-Base Router
6931 Type 2 Plunge Router	895 Type 2 2-1/4HP with Router Table Height Adjuster Multi-Base
693LRP	895TYP2
693LRP Type 8 1-3/4 HP Multi-Base Router	9690LR
693LRPK	9690LR Type 1 1-3/4 HP Router
694
694 Type 1 1-3/4HP Variable-Speed Multi-Base Router

Black and Decker
690LRP Type 1 1-3/4 HP Router	7538 Type 5 Plunge Router
7519 Type 3 3 1/4 HP Router	7616 Type 1 1 HP Router
75192 Type 3 3 1/4 Peak HP Router	7616 Type 2 1 HP Router
7538 Type 4 Plunge Router	8902 Type 2 2-1/4 HP Router Motor

Delta
43-140 Type 1 Shaper	43-156 Type 1 Router
43-142 Type 1 Router Bit Adaptor	43-505 Type 1 Router/Shaper
43-155 Type 1 Router	43-505 Type 2 Router/Shaper

Type 2
DeWALT
DW624 Type 2 3HP Plunge Router	DW625 Type 3 3HP Electric Plunge Router
DW625 Type 2 3HP Electric Plunge Router	METABO 1612
ELU 177	CMT 1850
TRENDT9	CMT2000
TRENDT10	FEIN FT1800
TRENDT11	MAFEL LO 65EC
FEIN RT2000

Black and Decker
3338 Type 3 2-1/4HP Electric Plunge Router	3338 Type 2 2-1/4HP Electric Plunge Router
3338 Type 1 2-1/4HP Electric Plunge Router	3339 Type 3 3 HP Electronic Router
3328 Type 2 3 1/2 H.P. Router	2721 Type 1 Router
Festool
1010EQ	OF 2000 E PLUS USA
OF1400EQ	OF2200EB
OF1400EQ PLUS USA
ERBAUER
ERB380 ROU 2100w

Type 3
DeWALT
DW621 Type 1 2HP Plunge Router	DW616D Type 1 D-Handle Router
DW616 Type 1 Fixed Base Router	DW616M Type 1 Fixed Base Router
DW616P Type 1 Router	DW616S Type 1 Router
DW618B3 Type 1 Three Base Router Kit	DW618B3E Type 1 Base Router Kit
DW618D Type 1 D-Handle Router	DW618 Type 1 Fixed Base Router
DW618M Type 1 Fixed Base Router	DW618P Type 1 Router
DW621 Type 2 2HP Plunge Router	DW621-220 Type 1 Router
DW 615
HITACHI
M 8 V2	M 12V2
M 12SA2	M 12V8
M 12SC	KM12SC
M 12VC	KM12VC
M 12VE

Type 4
Bosch
13020 (0601617570) Router	1617 (0601617161) Router
1400E	16171 (0601617139) 2HP Router Motor
1604A (0601604234) Router	16176 (0601617639) 2.25HP Router Motor
1604A (0601604261) Router	1617EVS
1604A (0601604262) Router Motor	1617EVS (0601617739) Router
1604A (0601604263) Router	1618 (0601618039) Shop Router
1604A (0601604334) Router	16181 (0601618139) 2HP Router Motor
1604A (0601604360) Router	16186
1604A (0601604361) Shop Router	16186 (0601618639) 2.25HP Router Motor
1606A (0601606234) Router	1618EVS
1606A (0601606334) Shop Router	1618EVS (0601618739) Shop Router
1606A (0601606360) Router	1619
1613 (0601613034) Plunge Router	1619EVS (0601619739) Plunge Router
1613AEVS	B1350 (0601604335) Router
1613AEVS (0601613639) Plunge Router	B1450 (0601613735) Plunge Router
1613AEVS (0601613663) Router	GOF1600
1613EVS	GOF2000
1613EVS (0601613734) Plunge Router	MRF23EVS (3601F24010) 2.3 HP Fixed-Based Router
1617 (0601617039) Shop Router	MRC23EVS
1617 (0601617039) Shop Router	MRP23EVS
Sears Craftsman
26620	2768
27666	27680
27669	27683
2767
Makita
3612,	3612C
3612BR

Type 5
Carvewright

Type 6
ER20A Fine(1.0mm pitch)	ER20B Course(1.5mm pitch)

Type 7
RYOBI
RE180PL	RE180l1
RE180PL2	RE1803-1BK
RIGID
R2200	R29302

Type 8
TRITON
TRA001 (NOW AVAILABLE)	Triton MOF001
Older Model Triton Coming
RIGID
R29301	R29001
R2900

Type 9
MAKITA
RP2301FC

Type 10
MILWAUKEE
5615-20 (SER 279B) Router 5615-29 (SER 279A) Router 5615-29 (SER 279B) Router 5616-29 (SER A19A) Router 5616-20 (SER A19A) Router 5619-20 (SER 280B) Router 5619-20/5619-29 (SER 280B) 1-3/4 H.P. D-Handle Router	5619-29 (SER 280A) Router 5619-29 (SER 280B) Router 5625-20 (SER 395A) Router 5625-20/5625-29 (SER 395A) 3.5 H.P. Router 5625-29 (SER 395A) 3.5 HP Router 5626-69 (SER A72A) Router

Price: $69.95
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MuscleChuck Collets

January 30, 2014, 4:11 pm

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≪ Previous: MuscleChuck Assembly

The Musclechuck™ assembly will accept 1/2" tools directly, with optional collets that hold 3/8", 1/4”, 1/8", 12mm, 8mm, and 6mm shanked tooling.

Collet bundles can be optionall purchased along with the Musclechuck™ assembly, and additional collets can be purchased individually right here.

Price: $24.95
New in: Standard CNC Accessories, PRO CNC Accessories, Accessories

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PhotoVCarve

February 14, 2014, 2:35 pm

≫ Next: Benchtop Basic CNC Machine Kit

≪ Previous: MuscleChuck Collets

PhotoVCarve has been developed to allow CNC machines to carve and engrave in a way that until now could only be done using an expensive laser marking systems.

The ability to permanently CNC machine pictures onto jobs has been a challenge to many machine users and although there are software products that appear to offer the facility, they often fail to deliver in reality.

PhotoVCarve is also perfect for machining 3D Lithophanes directly from photographs, that make perfect gifts, keepsakes and mementos that will last for generations.

The opportunities PhotoVCarve offers are endless and it can be used by all CNC machine users.

Links

Price: $149.00
New in: Software

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Benchtop Basic CNC Machine Kit

May 22, 2014, 4:00 pm

≫ Next: Benchtop PRO CNC Machine Kit

≪ Previous: PhotoVCarve

Benchtop Basic is a very capable, entry-level CNC machine with a smaller work-area that fits in any garage or even a small-office, affording anyone the opportunity to work with CNC technology without sacrificing quality.

Available June, 2014!

Benefits

Compact design for portability and benchtop storage
Integrated Ethernet-enabled electronics for plug-and-play operation
Optional aluminum T-slot hold down table
Easy Assembly (3-5 hours)

Specs

Work Area: X: 18" Y: 24" Z: 4"
Speed: 200 IPM
Drive System: ACME Lead Screw
Repeatability +/- 0.005”
Footprint:
- Width:
  - 21" (522mm) - machine base
  - 33.75" (857mm) - full gantry width (with motor)
- Length:
  - 35.75" (908mm) - without optional aluminum T-slot table
  - 37.25" (946mm) - with optional aluminum T-slot table
Integrated Plug-and-Play Electronics System includes:
- Steel enclosure, integrated into the machine footprint
- All digital 3-axis driver, pre-wired to power terminals, motor plugs, and internal breakout board
- (3) Low inductance Nema 23 motors
- (3) High flex motor cables
- AC power cable
- Ethernet Smoothstepper
- Ethernet cable (10-foot)
- (2) Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Home Switches with cables
- Hard wired auxiliary E-Stop

Product Notes

Router mount and router/spindle sold separately.
Optional aluminum T-slot hold down table sold separately.

Benchtop Basic, with optional Aluminum T-slot hold down table, router, and mount.

Documentation

Available soon - check back for updates!

Price: $2,495.00
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Benchtop PRO CNC Machine Kit

May 22, 2014, 4:04 pm

≫ Next: Benchtop PRO Machine Plans

≪ Previous: Benchtop Basic CNC Machine Kit

Benchtop PRO is an extremely rigid, highly accurate CNC machine designed with a smaller footprint for any shop or garage.

Dual drive ballscrews (on either side of the gantry) provide exceptional stiffness and excellent power, making it ideal for working with a host of materials, from plastic to aluminum and other non-ferrous metals.

Available June, 2014!

Benefits

Stiffness and accuracy for machining large pieces of aluminum, without the weight and expense of a mill
Ballscrew-driven on all axes for maximum accuracy and repeatability
Dual drive ballscrews on either side of gantry provide exceptional stiffness and excellent power
Nema 23 (recommended) and Nema 34 motor compatible (note: 4-axis kit required for dual-driven gantry)
Integrated aluminum T-slot hold down table
Easy assembly (3-5 hours)

Specs

Work Area: 25” x 25”
Z Travel: 5”
Speed: 300 IPM
Cutter Capacity: Standard routers or 80mm 2.2 kW Spindles
Drive System: Double Nut Ballscrews
Repeatability +/- 0.001”
Footprint:
- Width:
  - 30.5" (775mm) - machine base
  - 39.75" (1010mm) - full gantry width (with motor)
- Length:
  - 37.75" (959mm) - without motor
  - 38" (968mm) - with motor

Product Notes

Electronics Package sold separately (note: Nema 23 package recommended, 4-axis kit required for dual-driven gantry).
Router mount and router/spindle sold separately.

Benchtop Pro, with optional Nema 23 motor package, router, and mount.

Documentation

Available soon - check back for updates!

Price: $2,850.00
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Benchtop PRO Machine Plans

July 3, 2014, 9:39 am

≫ Next: Benchtop Basic Machine Plans

≪ Previous: Benchtop PRO CNC Machine Kit

CNC Router Parts is pleased to present machine plans for our Benchtop PRO CNC Machine Kit, which is now available for purchase!

Benchtop PRO is an extremely rigid, highly accurate CNC machine designed with a smaller footprint for any shop or garage.

Benchtop Pro, with optional Nema 23 motor package, router, and mount.

Plans

These plans provide full step-by-step instructions for assembling your Benchtop PRO CNC Machine:

Benchtop PRO Machine Plans [PDF]

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Benchtop Basic Machine Plans

July 3, 2014, 10:26 am

≫ Next: Benchtop PRO Homing Switch Kit

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CNC Router Parts is pleased to present machine plans for our Benchtop Basic CNC Machine Kit, which is now available for purchase!

Benchtop Basic is a very capable, entry-level CNC machine with a smaller work-area that fits in any garage or even a small-office, affording anyone the opportunity to work with CNC technology without sacrificing quality.

Benchtop Basic, with optional Aluminum T-slot hold down table, router, and mount.

Plans

These plans provide full step-by-step instructions for assembling your Benchtop Basic CNC Machine:

Benchtop Basic Machine Plans [PDF]

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Benchtop PRO Homing Switch Kit

July 3, 2014, 10:56 am

≫ Next: Benchtop Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table (piece)

≪ Previous: Benchtop Basic Machine Plans

The Benchtop PRO Homing Switch Kit features Pepperl + Fuchs NPN inductive proximity sensors and cables to provide homing and auto-gantry squaring for your Benchtop PRO CNC Machine.

CNC Router Parts Benchtop Pro Homing Switch Kit

Product Features

8mm detection distance against steel and 5mm distance against aluminum.
Increased working temperature range (-25 to 70 degrees C), and negligible drift in sensing distance over the working temperature range.
Outstanding German quality in component selection and assembly.
Each sensor has an LED to quickly indicate function, and features an M12 x 1 threaded body that provides fine adjustment of detection distance for precision homing and squaring of your machine.

The kit includes the following items

3 sensors, intended to be used for X-, Y-, and A- on a slave axis for auto-gantry squaring.
3 pluggable sensor cables, 5 meters in length, with stereo connectors for easy connection to our 4-Axis Plug and Play Nema 23 System
a 12V power supply and 3 terminal blocks are provided with the G540 option (without stereo connectors, choose this option for use with our Nema 23 DIY Electronics kits).


Sensor cable with stereo connector for Nema 23 Plug-and-Play systems (standard).	Optional 12v power supply and terminal blocks for G540.

Documentation

Manufacturer's product data sheet.
Our Benchtop PRO Machine Plans include instructions for attaching the switches to your machine.
See our Proximity Limit Switch Instructions for a guide on connecting these to your electronics system.
Our G540 Nema 23 Wiring Instructions also include steps for connecting proximity switches.

Price: $119.00
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Benchtop Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table (piece)

July 3, 2014, 2:03 pm

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Benchtop Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table (piece)

Our unique Aluminum T-Slot Hold Down Table design provides a strong, versatile work-area that can be used to attach your work material or tooling fixtures (such a vice) to your Benchtop CNC Machine with ease.

Product Details

This kit includes:

(1) 640mm (25.2") T-slot Extrusion piece
(2) M8 30mm Flat-Head Socket Cap Screws
(2) M8 Roll-in T-nuts

Benchtop Basic Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table Kit

Notes

Benchtop Basic CNC Machines require (3) Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table pieces for a complete table, which can be configured as an option when ordering this machine.
Benchtop PRO CNC Machines include (4) Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table pieces standard for a complete table.
This item can be ordered as a single piece replacement for either machine.

Benchtop Basic with Aluminum T-slot hold down table (optional on Benchtop Basic).

Benchtop PRO with Aluminum T-slot hold down table (standard on Benchtop PRO).

Documentation

Our machine plans include instructions for installing the Aluminum T-slot Hold Down Table:

Price: $49.75
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Omer B17P Composite Nailer

June 2, 2014, 11:05 am

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The RAPTOR^® Polymer Composite finish nail system offers a quick and safe clamping method for holding sheet goods down to your machine spoil board. The composite nails hold better than metal nails, but can be machined through without damage to your CNC tooling.

These nails and nailers allow for easy clamping of multiple layers or for small pieces, and save on both set up time and removal down time.

Best of all, they eliminate the potential for router bit damage from accidentally machining into screws or other traditional metal workholding hardware.

This finish nail gun is designed for use specifically with RAPTOR^® composite finish nails, and features a channel with a precise fit for the composite nail profile, eliminating broken nails and jams.

Price: $314.00
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RAPTOR Composite Nails

June 2, 2014, 11:05 am

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These finish nails come in a variety of lengths for use with materials of different thicknesses, and melt slightly during insertion for a powerful hold, so 3/8" penetration into an MDF spoilboard is all that's required.

The nails can easily be broken off of a finished work piece or waste material, and can be painted or stained.

Designed for use specifically with Omer B17P Composite Finish Nailer.

Price is for a single box of 2,350 nails.

Price: $38.29
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Predator Cycling's PRO4848

November 20, 2014, 4:40 pm

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Predator Cycling assembled their PRO4848 CNC Machine over a couple of days in October, and featured this great time lapse video of the process on their blog.

Their complete PRO4848 CNC Machine is driven by our Plug and Play Nema 23 System and also features:

See them cut a dust boot of their own design for the Bosch 1617 Router implemented with the system at the end of the video.

See more at https://predatorcycling.com/news/autobots-roll-cnc-dreams-come-true/

Great job guys!

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