https://ps-wiki.dns.t0.vc/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Jonathan.warwickProtospace Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-06-25T05:47:38ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.6https://ps-wiki.dns.t0.vc/index.php?title=CNC_router,_wood_(Precix)_ID:153&diff=5089CNC router, wood (Precix) ID:1532021-11-05T16:02:09Z<p>Jonathan.warwick: Added 1/8" collet to the list available</p>
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<div>{{Equipment page<br />
| toolname = Precix Wood CNC<br />
| model = Industrial<br />
| owner =Protospace<br />
| loanstatus =Current<br />
| arrived =Mar 26th, 2020<br />
| location = Wood Shop<br />
| status = Waiting for training material<br />
| certification = Required<br />
| photo=[[File:Precix-CNC-001.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]<br />
| id=142<br />
}}<br /><br />
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===Machine Overview===<br />
Bed size: 5'(1.524m) x 10'(3.048m) x 11"(0.2794m)<br />
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Max spindle RPM:18000RPM ([https://www.hsdusa.com/bo/allegati/Files/1371_y6162y0016_mt1073-120-er25-220v-dx-18_18_2_.pdf spindle is a AT/MT1073-140 from HSD mechatronics]) <br />
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Spindle power: 2.2KW, 3HP<br />
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Spindle type: VFD based motor. (VFD is a commander SK from control tech [http://www.control-pro.ru/doc_pdf/commander_sk/product_data.pdf user manual], [https://inverterdrive.com/file/Commander-SK-Advanced-User-Guide advance user manual]) <br />
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Max feed rate: 750inch/min<br />
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Tool holder type: ER25 collets, we have 1/8", 1/4",3/8",1/2" (as of 05.11.2021)<br />
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Automatic tool changer: No<br />
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File units: Default units are imperial. you may switch to metric using gcode commands, it is recommended that you export imperial code. <br />
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File type accepted: .tap, .gcode, .txt<br />
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Machine control software suite: Mach3 skinned with [http://www.physanon.com/pa-mach-3-screen-set/ physics anonymous Mach pack] <br />
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Will do 3 axis moves?:Yes<br />
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Hold down method: Screws, nails, clamps(must make these). Vacuum table in the future<br />
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Dust collection?: Yes, separate from main dust collector<br />
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Probing: plate style. Plate is 1/4" (as of 06.01.2021) thick. <br />
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Suitable stock materials: Wood, plastics, foams, other.<br />
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Unsuitable stock materials: '''Zero''' metal, metal alloy, or metal composites are to be cut on this machine <br />
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===Machine history===<br />
The Precix CNC was originally pitched by Scott Y. on Feb 7th, 2020. It's purchase for the spaced was voted on during the Feb 20th, 2020 meeting. <br />
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The machine arrived at Protospace on Mar 26th, 2020.<br />
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Over the summer the machine was idle due to the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. <br />
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During this time Members Connor G. , Danny P. and Zachary J. started to work though the machine and evaluate it's condition and begin it's acceptance work. This work is documented on the admin google group post "CNC router planning/build thread", authored by Zachary J.<br />
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Going though the machine it was found that the X and Y motors were both burned out and had to be replaced. The encoders on all axis were replaced and the motor drivers were also all replaced. The controller computer, and interface cards were also replaced at this time due to poor/wanting/or no documentation on parts or interfaces. <br />
[[File:Motion system breakdown.png|left|thumb|722x722px|Motion system breakdown (there is a error in this image, it should be G320X not G520X)]]<br />
On May 8th 2021 the CNC made it's first official project, a 4' x 5' art piece that is hanging somewhere in Protospace (can you find it?). <br />
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The controller was changed in Aug due to the Galil DMC-1803 card not wanting to register in the system. We have moved to a Smoothstep board with a C25XP integrated card mounted to it. <br />
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Motion config (As of Aug 29/21) is as follows <br />
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The first training session has yet to be held at the date of writing (06.01.2021)<br />
<br /></div>Jonathan.warwick