Building The Ultimate DIY CNC Part 2; #073

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A four axis machine with plasma, spindle, rotary axis, Auto Tool Changer (ATC), running on Shop-made three phase power. This is a series on how I did it, and what I learned.

Playlist for this series

The video on wiring motors

Video on creating three phase power

Other Links

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[Jeremy_Fielding]

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[KarlBunker]

The thing I like most about this channel is how much you enjoy what you do.

[hgbugalou]

This project is inspiring. You are doing huge things here for the common enthusiast. This is top tier content for this genre.

[briangough]

The thing I love most about your videos is that you are never afraid to say "I have no idea how this works". As a jc mechanical engineering student, I learn all theory which makes me nervous because I have no hands on knowledge. Your videos make me want to take things apart even if I'll have hardly any idea what I'm looking at. Thank you so much Jeremy!

[CarlStreet]

Man you are one SMART guy -- you provide hands on practical advice; your videos are well lit, sound quality is excellent, editing, pacing, are top of the line and, of course, your content is superb. Thank you for some of the best videos on YouTube.

[MLFranklin]

Your excitement over the working gears is contagious.

[jasondk]

Hey Jeremey, there are "fingers" that grab the retention knob on the end of the tool taper. They are under tension from a spring or a series of belvill washers. There is a pneumatic cylinder that actuates and pushes on the springs and releases the fingers to remove the tool. Great find! Jason

[CCaraway]

I was a professional woodworker for over 25yrs. The thing I enjoyed more than building furniture and cabinets was finding deals on awesome industrial machines and restoring them to better than new condition.
I am not disabled but spend as much time as possible woodworking. My CNC helps with a lot of the labor. I'd love to find out more on Solidworks.
I appreciate the video series.... it gives me lots to dream about!!

[crashbuilds]

I love the infectious enthusiasm you have for these subjects, it's exactly my reaction!

[allenmays]

I love the fact that you are not an expert, but you enjoy the process. It's a reminder that the journey is (at least) as much fun as the destination, and that anyone who is motivated enough can learn and do. Great content!

[michaelthomas]

My how the kids grow up, your videos are getting seriously awesome. You've gone from a shed and wood to a full blown shop with a cnc. Nice job Jeremy

[bigviking]

Great video!!! I think you have achieved awesomeness. I have been a Solidworks user since the mid 90s and my first project proved it's worth. I designed a grip to alleviate tunnel carpal. Everything was compound curves. After hand making the prototype and getting approval, an .SLA was sent to the toolmaker and an injection mold made. When the tool arrived, we put it into the press and started shooting parts. It only took three shots to start making good parts. The first production run was 500, 000 parts. From concept to sales took only 20 weeks. It made me a true believer in 3D solid modeling. Thanks for all

[Washington]

I wish there was a love button in addition to like...
You clearly enjoy your projects and it's enjoyable seeing and hearing your reactions.

[abisaiamatalo]

Great video. Watching your videos from Kenya.

[patrickbrown]

It's great & valuable to show how you find your way around problems on the fly & you show each procedure along the way, also every hurdle along the way! Great work & very helpful for the rest of the world watching you! So thank you! Rgds Pat, Australia.

[dumdidumdumification]

WOW! I started watching your old videos and skipped a few year, amazing what your workshop has become!

[Fenris]

It is not vacuum gripping a tool, but tool release mechanism. It is more kin to air quick connect. When air is pressurized, a piston pushes on a spring loaded mechanism to release grip on tool. Balls gripping ISO tool release mechanism, and pulling on it when mechanism deactivates (no air). Also, 2 valves are probably needed because of amount of flow/pressure change, to actuate faster/more powerful. Great video and great machine! Keep up the good work!

[dwagner]

So bad ass. Loving the CNC series so far. I would have never considered tackling a project like this but you’ve definitely inspired me.

[alexvonbosse]

I really enjoy watching you progress on this project! Due to medical hurdles, I've been grounded pretty much for over a year from pursuing a miniature version of your project. I was given parts of an eye-laser surgery unit with a small X-Y table that I want to convert into a laser engraver. For a bigger project, like a plasma cutter unit or CNC router, I have two 16ft ball screws waiting to be repurposed.
Good luck and keep at it! Thanks for sharing!

[stephh]

Your totally brilliant... love your enthusiasm and pure joy to watch listen and learn. Your a total thank you.