CNC Router
A computer controlled router
This CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router base was designed by V1 Engineering INC. and adapted by me to suit the projects I had in mind for it. Some modifications/upgrades I built were a cable harness, a more rigid base using cross members, and a fixture plate for easier work holding on irregularly shaped parts.
The cable harness design used a tape measure to provide the "rail" on which the spindle/axis motor wires were connected. An aluminum angle was used to keep everything parallel.
The cross members were installed to create a more sturdy frame. My initial idea for this CNC router was to be able to accommodate large scale projects, so I built it with a larger than recommended Z height. This caused the spindle to chatter and drift when machining, so cross members were used to reduce the axial vibrations.
The fixture plate was added as an easier way to hold parts. under the top layer of sacrificial pegboard, a bottom pegboard with threaded inserts was added. This meant that sections of threaded rod could be driven into the table to create clamping points anywhere on the bed.
