KL-1212: Difference between revisions
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The KL-1212 is a three axis (XYZ) CNC router with a 48in x 48in cutting area. | The KL-1212 is a three axis (XYZ) CNC router with a 48in x 48in cutting area. | ||
'''Machine anatomy''' | |||
The machine consists of: | |||
Base table; provides a flat horizontal surface for the material to be cut; has recessed T-track grooves to accommodate hold down hardware. | |||
Gantry; moves the cutting tool in the Y-axis (front/back) direction | |||
Toolhead assembly; moves the cutting tool in the X-axis (left/right) direction | |||
Z slide; moves the cutting tool in the Z-axis (up/down) direction | |||
Water-cooled Spindle; a more powerful and quieter tool, and used in place of, a router | |||
Controller box, which connects to the computer that is supplying the cutting instructions, and contains the stepper motor drivers, break out board, and a power supply. | |||
Fountain pump and water reservoir; provides cooling to keep the spindle from overheating | |||
Step Up/Down transformer; Changes mains voltage to 220v; The control box plugs into this. | |||
The cutting tool on the machine is a water-cooled spindle motor with a variable frequency driver. According to the manufacturer, the machine's accuracy and repeatability is within 0.002in. | The cutting tool on the machine is a water-cooled spindle motor with a variable frequency driver. According to the manufacturer, the machine's accuracy and repeatability is within 0.002in. | ||
Revision as of 02:39, 24 September 2014
Machine Overview
The KL-1212 is a three axis (XYZ) CNC router with a 48in x 48in cutting area.
Machine anatomy
The machine consists of:
Base table; provides a flat horizontal surface for the material to be cut; has recessed T-track grooves to accommodate hold down hardware. Gantry; moves the cutting tool in the Y-axis (front/back) direction Toolhead assembly; moves the cutting tool in the X-axis (left/right) direction Z slide; moves the cutting tool in the Z-axis (up/down) direction Water-cooled Spindle; a more powerful and quieter tool, and used in place of, a router Controller box, which connects to the computer that is supplying the cutting instructions, and contains the stepper motor drivers, break out board, and a power supply. Fountain pump and water reservoir; provides cooling to keep the spindle from overheating Step Up/Down transformer; Changes mains voltage to 220v; The control box plugs into this.
The cutting tool on the machine is a water-cooled spindle motor with a variable frequency driver. According to the manufacturer, the machine's accuracy and repeatability is within 0.002in.
Components
- Stepper Drivers
- Encoder
- SmoothStepper Ethernet
- PC running Mach 3
- Spindle VFD
- Step-Up Transformer
- Coolant Pump
More Info about Machine and Parts
- Machine - [1]
- The 4th axis option for the KL 1212 - [2]
- Collets - Lyndex E20-016 ER20 Chromium Molybdenum Steel Standard Collet, 1/4" Opening Size, 21.2mm Top Diameter, 14.5mm Bottom Diameter
- Collets - Royal Products Ultra-Precision ER Collet, ER-20, Round, 3/8" Diameter
- Collets - ER20 Precision SPRING COLLET set 13 pcs(1mm-13mm) CNC MILLING LATHE CHUCK TOOL