PLEASE NOTE : Due to new Data transfer costs this project is no longer free we still offer it to those who want it but require a nominal donation of $5 for the plans to cover the data transfer cost
The first in our MakeMZbot series of downloadable CNC machines as ready to cut project files with free assembly instructions included.
INSTRUCTABLES MAKEMZBOT CNC ROUTER PROJECT
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the DXF files have been totally redrawn from scratch and have been designed to use to cut parts on any CNC router using a 1/4 inch bit
The makeMZbot router project is a large file and costs us money for you to download to help us continue to bring more very low cost projects
After you build this wonderful robotic CNC cutting machine (router) you can return to our website to download ready to cut projects for your new CNC machine by either purchasing our super low cost CNC project files from our ever expanding library
A cool and useful little Robot for your Hobby WorkShop
Please read this document carefully before cutting any parts!
Thanks for choosing tp download our free makeMZBot Router CNC ready to cut DXF files parts list info Drawings and Assembly Manual.
Also included are EPS files with no dogbone fillets for laser cutting
The makeMZbot router project is a large file and costs us money for you to download to help us continue to bring more free projects .
Parts List
We have also included a suggested parts list and a couple of places where you might find these parts (please: See parts list PDF in the zip file)
First off all the DXF and EPS files are ready to cut and have been sized to fit a 48 inch X 96 “ sheet but are in imperial inch format so for those of you in Metric Land here are some things to consider before you cut. What are the sizes of the bearings and drive shafts you will be using?
Also, what are the sizes of the bolts and nuts?
You will need to find equivalent metric sizes for these parts.
Make sure you check the hole sizes to see that they will fit the holes.
Also, make sure that you have the dados deep enough so that the shafts will not bind if you use metric vs. imperial steel rods etc.
A couple of the bearing sizes we used are not the same as the ones described in the Instructables version so make sure you change the hole sizes and bearing dado depths to fit what ever you are using!
An edge boring set of drawings is also in the zipfile to show where you need to edge bore the holes.
The base board is cut from ¾ Inch MDF and all other parts are cut from 1/2 Inch MDF.
All using a ¼ inch Router bit
If you live in Europe you may be able to find colored MDF which is great for this and other makeMZBot projects!
Belts and timing pulleys are available from Mc Master Carr online and should be light enough to make it viable to ship most places in the world for a reasonable price. You can substitute ordinary nuts for cross nuts in most cases but try to use the correct ones if you can find them.
PLEASE NOTE: makeCNC have gone to much trouble to create these files for you. The CNC DXF files have been extensively modified to allow easy cutting on a CNC wood router using dogbone techniques to compensate for the radius of the router bit to allow for clean sharp fitting components.
(dogbones compensate for the raduis of the router bit on an inside corners)
Welcome to the world of Robotic Tools and CNC!
Paul & Julie Campbell
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