CNC Desktop Foam Lathe
CNC Desktop Foam Lathe
My CNC Foam Lathe began as a school project and quickly expanded from there. The objective was to make a CNC Lathe that could mill a block of foam into a specified geometery. I opted to utilize linear rails meant for the expansion of my CNC mill, along with lead screws off old 3D printers, and backlash nuts. The assembly was designed in SolidWorks. The machine runs off a Arduino which was a custom programmed to accept an equation that represents the curve of the desired geometery. I have plans to set up the Arduino to accept traditional G-code so it can be utilized in a more conventional way.
My CNC Foam Lathe began as a school project and quickly expanded from there. The objective was to make a CNC Lathe that could mill a block of foam into a specified geometery. I opted to utilize linear rails meant for the expansion of my CNC mill, along with lead screws off old 3D printers, and backlash nuts. The assembly was designed in SolidWorks. The machine runs off a Arduino which was a custom programmed to accept an equation that represents the curve of the desired geometery. I have plans to set up the Arduino to accept traditional G-code so it can be utilized in a more conventional way.
Due to the time constraint of the project Aluminum extrusions where used along with 3D printed connectors and spindle assembly. I would like to upgrade these components to allow for wood to be spun on the lathe.
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