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As Designed, The "X" Axis, Allows for a Full 49+ " of travel.
This lets you easily negotiate around a full 4 foot long panel.

The "Y" Axis has a generous 30", while the "Z" offers a
very adequate 6.5". Many have Commented that the size of this machine is Perfect for the Hobbiest. Yet, YOU can make changes as you see fit !

At the time of your building the machine You must decide how much clearance you would prefer under the Gantry. One method allows for approximately 6" and the other method just over 10". The difference is, in the 6"scenario, the Main "Z" Axis Tooling Plate will be allowed to run right down to the Aluminum Table Top. A 2"Router bit hanging below your tool may only allow 4" of clearance above your parts.

By simply making the Gantry Uprights 4" Higher, You can have
as much as 6" of clearance under a 4" Tool Bit !

The 6" wide "Z" Axis Tool plate will allow you to mount most any tool you can apply to this type of machine. Common items are Wood Routers, Drills, Pens, Rotating Knives, High Frequency Routers, Dispensing Nozzles, even Air Brushes ! Another Tooling Option gaining popularity is a "Hot Wire" setup for CNC Foam Cutting.

Consider These Additional Specifications:

• Uses Precision Ground Cast Aluminum Plate Commonly Available from Most Metal Suppliers.
  Much of this machines accuracy is accomplished by the use of this Pre-Machined Plate.
  This of course makes Building the machine Much Easier !!

• Uses Extruded Aluminum Rail for Main Frame and Stand.
  The Rigidity of the Aluminum Extrusions is just amazing. It allows for a more accurate machine as well as allows you to Instantly add additional components on to the machine like Computer Monitor arms, Tool Changers and Dust Collection Components. If however you are a really good Steel Fabricator, Nothing stops you from using Steel tubing for your Machine Stand.

• Designed for Precision Rolled Lead Screws and Anti-Backlash Nuts - Mounted in Double Row Angular Contact Thrust Bearings.
  I have found the Precision Screws and Anti-Backlash nuts to be "Above the Call of Duty" for this style of a machine, Yet, you may use Ball Screws if You Like !

• Designed to use Precision 1/2" and 3/4" Diameter Linear Rail with Adjustable, Open Style 1/2" and 3/4" Linear Bearings.
  Round Linear Rail works very well for this application and its companion Ball Bearing Slides are nothing short of wonderful. Nothing stops one from using any of the other popular bearing components like "Frelon", "Rulon" or "Teflon" as the design is based off of common industry standard components. You could with a small amount of adjustment, apply THK style Linear Components if you prefer.

• Designed for Nema 34 Framed Motors - Step, Servo or "Step-Servo".
  With the Plan set, I make "Recommendations" on Stepper Electronic Components and PC Based Control. Again, because the machine is built around Industry standard components, you may desire to install a Full Servo System. Nothing in the machines Mechanical Design would limit you either way. You can ultimately use components you may already have, or "take-out" and or "Surplus" components.
  A Quick search of E-Bay with the words "CNC", "Stepper" or "Linear" Produces some Interesting Results !

• Precision Toothed Belt Drive for Simple Adjustability when Matching your Electronic Components.
  From time to time, I have been questioned over using Toothed Belts in my design. First off, Using Toothed Belts on this Style of machine is NOT unusual. In fact, because my machine is "LeadScrew" driven, I place it ABOVE machines this size that use "Rack and Pinion". Accuracy issues generated by "Belt drive Gearing" generally do not come into play thru the belt itself in most Gantry Style CNC Routers. If your concern is with belts and accuracy, one needs to ask what you are REALLY going to do with the machine. Face it, If your planning on doing work for some Space Telescope, you may want to eliminate my Belt concepts..... But, for just about everything else, It works just fine ! I routinely machine aluminum, cast iron and have done some steel.
  The reason I recommend sticking with the belt drive is that with this machine, as sold as "Plans", it is very hard to say just what one of my customers will be using to control the machine, what motors and amplifier/drivers and what Lead Screw "Pitch" they will end up using. Believe me.... Many have found the option of "Re-Gearing" to fit their needs a Good Thing !

• Chain Type Hose and Wire Carriages.
  You may have noticed that there is not a "Gaggle" of Wires and hoses draping over the machine itself. I have listed the Proper Components necessary to both Protect and Direct the necessary cables and Hoses on this machine.

• Electronic Recommendations for Accurate Motion Control.
  PC based CNC Control has really gained momentum in the past 2 years. Much is available ranging from "Freeware" to a Few Thousand Dollars. I make my recommendations, yet, you are free to use what you prefer.

The DATA-CUT CNC Router is a well designed machine. It uses Precision Industry Standard components and does not cut corners by using non conforming CNC / Motion practices involving Angle Iron, Garage Door Track and Cables or Roller Skate Wheels.
Yet, You can MODIFY areas that you would like to change. (Ah !!! ...... the beauty of PLANS !)

So, If you seriously consider the Countless Hours of Design Work, the Months of Trial and Error and the various Developmental Pains One could WILL encounter Designing and Building your own machine from Scratch, THEN, You just may recognize all of the Problems You will AVOID by using Plans developed and proved in real world applications.

By using My Plans and Your spare time, You will be able to build a machine you have always wanted, with the components YOU FEEL are the best for your application.

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