CNC Router Information by Modular CNC

Free CNC Plasma Cutter Table Plans

2010-11-27T01:43:00.001-07:00

I found a set of free CNC Plasma Table Plans at this site:

http://cnc-build.blogspot.com/.

They look pretty good.

Large CNC Milling Machine

2010-04-09T20:35:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

I've been away from my blogs for a while, sorry.

I have built myself a huge milling machine to help increase my production capacity. Check it out.

New Super Strong Larger CNC Mini Mill

2010-01-24T11:34:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

Here is a brand new product from Modular CNC. It is our CNC Mini Mill-2 machine. It has 12" x 9" x 8" travels and it built with fully supported recirculating ball bearings and 1/2-10 acme lead screws. Great new machine with strong linear components. Let me know what you think.

Andy

Full Package CNC Router-A Specifications

2009-12-30T12:23:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

I have added a new CNC Router package with electronics included. It is located at http://modularcnc.flyingcart.com/index.php?p=detail&pid=56&cat_id=

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Andy

Turn Key CNC Router

2009-12-18T06:43:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

Here is a breakdown for a complete CNC Router with controller, motors, power supply, machine.

Modular CNC 3-Axis Router = $320
Controller = $80
Power Supply = $50
Stepper Motors 166oz (3)+ cables = $140 (www.automationdirect.com)
Controller Housing and assembly = $50
Shaft Couplers and Spindle Mount = $45
HF Spindle = $30

$715.00 total without shipping

Let me know how this looks.

Andy

4th Axis Rotary Indexer Table Plans

2009-11-27T12:03:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

Here is a set of 4th Axis rotary Indexer Plans for sale for $5.99. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Andy

Modular Cnc 4th Axis Rotary Indexer

Free Plans are Here!

2009-11-08T10:24:00.002-07:00

Hi All,

I just uploaded our new set of free CNC Router plans to http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

CNC G&M Code File for Sale, Router Mount

2009-10-28T22:14:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

I wanted to let you know that I have for sale the G&M Code file for a nice CNC Router Spindle mount. This is a great deal for someone that is looking to start making things with their table top CNC router or mini mill. You buy the program, download it, copy and paste the text into your controller software and you can start making as many parts as you want, just do not share the G&M Code file. Let me know what you think.

Follow the link below to Scribd to where you can purchase the full program for $3.00.

Andy

2.5 ID Router Mount, CNC G&M Code Program

CNC Computer Hardware for EMC2, Linux CNC.

2009-10-28T05:49:00.002-06:00

Hi All,

I have been super busy out in the shop, catching up from when I was sick. In my very little spare time I have been experimenting with EMC2 from Linux CNC. I believe the first starting point is to find the correct computer hardware that will run EMC2 efficiently. I recently acquired a great little used computer from www.computer-show.com. This great little machine came with a P4 1.3 GHZ, 256mg RAM, 20gig hard drive, and a video card. THe best part about this machine is it came with a warranty and was only $45.00. That is cheaper than some old beater computer off of Craigslist. I installed the EMC2-Ubuntu 8.04 package from the ISO image I burned from www.linuxcnc.org and it installed very easily. I performed the latency test and it was at about 11,000, perfect for running EMC2. I will begin hardware testing of my controller box very soon. So far I am very impressed by EMC2 and look forward to running it.

Andy

New Set of Free Spindle Mount Plans

2009-10-16T23:41:00.002-06:00

Hi All,

I just updated my free plans site with blue prints for a spindle mount for a cnc router or mini mill. Plans are located at http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

New CNC Mini Mill Assembly Plans

2009-10-03T15:02:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

I just added a new set of CNC Mini Mill Kit Assembly Plans to http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

New Plans Posted on Free CNC Plans

2009-09-19T22:07:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

I just posted some new plans of how to set up our Nema 23 motor mounts. There are plans for both the 1/4-20 and the 1/2-10 ACME lead screws. See these new plans at http://freecncplans.blogspot.com.

Thanks,

Andy

To Patent or Not to Patent, That is the Question...

2009-09-13T22:32:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

I have been asked many times why don't I have any patents for any of my items. The answer is very simple. If you are going to get a patent are you willing to defend it? If you are willing to defend it do you have the financial means to defend it? If you are in the business of obtaining patents and selling them then I would still recommend getting a patent. If you come up with something original and are going to sell it yourself then I would forgo the patent process and get your product to market quickly.

I worked for a small engineering company back east that did everything the right way. They obtained a patent on a great idea and were they were successful at selling their product. One day they got a large order from a big corporation. They made some money from this corporation but when it came time to reorder the patented product the corporation told them that they were having their patented product made by someone else. The owner of the small engineering company objected but the response was "Take us to court". The fact was that this large corporation could waste alot of time and money by having that case in court but at the end of the day it would only ruin the small engineering company financially.

I say save your money on patents unless you've got something great, and before you spend money on a patent do your market research.

Thanks,

Andy

1/2-10 ACME Lead Screw Upgrades Available

2009-09-07T22:05:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know that 1/2-10 ACME Lead Screw and drive nut upgrades are available on all linear motion products that we have. You can get them on everything from the Nema 23 motor mounts to the New HDPE CNC Router. I have the upgrade listed for the router. Let me know if you need it for the Mini Mill Kit.

Thanks,

Andy

Just Lowered Prices

2009-08-30T22:34:00.002-06:00

Hi All,

We just lowered prices on our New CNC Router, CNC Mini Mill Kit, and the packaged deals that include those machines. Let us know if there are any discrepancies.

Andy

CNC Zone - Great Product Reviews

2009-08-26T23:54:00.002-06:00

Check out the links to some great product reviews of our CNC Mini Mill Kit and HDPE CNC Router. Located at http://freecncplans.blogspot.com/

Andy

HDPE Table Top CNC Router for under $400

2009-08-16T22:56:00.003-06:00

We finally finished our all HDPE CNC Router. No more MDF to break, warp, chip, or bubble. This is a very strong and solid machine that will lost a long time. Because this machine is made by Modular CNC it is easy to change and upgrade for your application
.

Getting Rid of MDF CNC Router Components

2009-08-11T23:34:00.002-06:00

I am almost finished swapping out all of my MDF components with HDPE. It took me awhile to get everything lined up and get my suppliers in order but this is to provide my customers with a better machine for almost the same money. In fact I will let everybody in on a little secret, the only components that are still MDF are the side supports everything else in HDPE, this means that for the price of an MDF machine you are receiving a CNC Router almost made entirely of HPDE. It's agreat deal but the price will not be $325 for long. Check out a few pictures of a recent customer's lienar slides with upgraded 1/2-10 acme.

Embedded CNC Mini Mill Kit from my Website

2009-07-29T21:48:00.000-06:00

CNC Mini Milling Machine Kit

$225.00

Free CNC Mini Lathe Plans now Available

2009-07-28T20:56:00.002-06:00

Hi All,

I now have a set of Free CNC Mini Lathe plans now available on http://freecncplans.blogspot.com. The plans use (2) Modular CNC Linear Slides, 40mm aluminum extrusion, a Sherline or Taig spindle, and a tool holder. The design is fairly simple but it does utilize a moving spindle design that I have seen in use on an industrial machine. If interest grows I can create a kit for purchase. Let me know what you think.

Andy

CNC and the Entrepreneur

2009-07-12T23:02:00.000-06:00

What does learning CNC have to do with becoming an entrepreneur? I believe that when you learn CNC programming, set-up and operation you open up yourself to the world as an entrepreneur. The skill and art of CNC programming and machining is very valuable to you, employers, and businesses.

· The value to yourself is that you will be opening up options for your future. You can work for yourself, work for others, or both.

· The value to employers is that you then will have multiple skill sets at work. It makes you worth more as an employee.

· The value to other business is that you can offer your services as an outside contractor especially now since a lot of countries are outsourcing their skilled trades.

Last month I looked up CNC programmers in the US Department of Labor stats and it showed that there were only about 200,000 programmers nationwide. I was shocked and disappointed but it did show that demand for these positions would be going up due to the lack of new people learning these skills.

How does this help you as an entrepreneur?

You can offer your newly learned skills to others once you gain some confidence and experience. I think most job shops today get $50 - $120/hour.
You can start performing your own R&D machining work. I saved a ton of money by not outsourcing all of my R&D work.
You can start manufacturing your own products and product lines.
I think most importantly your time to market with a new product can be reduced drastically.

There are Jobs in Albuquerque, NM!

2009-07-08T21:07:00.001-06:00

The economy is going through some rough times right now but not in every state.

The Albuquerque Police Department is currently hiring! $5,000 sign on bonus, Entry Level Salary: $35,984, Academy Graduate: $44,520. For more information check out www.relocate-nm.com.

Andy

New Nema-34 Stepper Motor Mounts with 3/4 - 6 Acme Lead Screw!!

2009-05-20T22:46:00.004-06:00

Hi All,

These have been a long time in the making and here they are. Big and Strong Nema-34 standard motor mounts for all of your special design needs. These would be great for your large bench top milling machine conversion project. I will have these listed for sale at www.modularcnc.com.

Checkout how they compare to a Nema-23.

Also check out the super strong and wuick lead 3/4 - 6 acme lead screw.

Thanks,

Andy

Modular CNC Mini Mill Kit Instructions

2009-05-17T12:05:00.001-06:00

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Sneak Peek at Modular CNC's New Super Table Top Mini Mill

2009-05-12T23:34:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

Here is a sneak peek at my latest R&D project, the Super Table Top Mini Mill!

-Cast Iron X - Y Table
-Precision Acme Screws
-Heavy Aluminum Extrusion Base
-Extra Large Z-axis for Stability During Cutting
-Will be able to cut aluminum very well, videos coming!

Let me know what you all think,

Andy