CNC thread

[RSRowe]

Definitely gonna sound like a stupid question, but what’re you planning on measuring with it?

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

Definitely gonna sound like a stupid question, but what’re you planning on measuring with it?

Currently 95% cylindrical parts, profiles, radius’ etc until I take on work. Basically everything an optical comparator does, but with the benefit of being linked to a pc by default, which is perfect for my workflow.

 

[Andy_con]

Linked to pc for the win

 

[RSRowe]

Currently 95% cylindrical parts, profiles, radius’ etc until I take on work. Basically everything an optical comparator does, but with the benefit of being linked to a pc by default, which is perfect for my workflow.

What sort of tolerances?

We have a load of Keyence equipment at work, and it’s ok, just not amazing.
Some things it does wicked, but others it just hasn’t the capability to see down to microns.
It’s crap at doing rads, but again, the stuff I’m measuring is like R0.5 and 0.003 max tolerance on diameters.

I think Mitutoyo should be a bit better. They’re ace at after care/support, and also have training shops which you can book in to.

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

What sort of tolerances?

We have a load of Keyence equipment at work, and it’s ok, just not amazing.
Some things it does wicked, but others it just hasn’t the capability to see down to microns.
It’s crap at doing rads, but again, the stuff I’m measuring is like R0.5 and 0.003 max tolerance on diameters.

I think Mitutoyo should be a bit better. They’re ace at after care/support, and also have training shops which you can book in to.

Its for reverse engineering so even at 0.01+- It would be fine as some non critical features are up to my own interpretation, but 0.005 would be ideal.

This is the spec of the model I'm looking at.

 

[Andy_con]

just stumbled across these, all UK made

Hobby Machines

Samurai Hobby Machines are designed for the DIY enthusiasts / makers of the world who love to tinker and make things! Hobby Machines may also be used by Schools, Universities, Makerspaces, Research Labs, and light industrial applications. These machines are not recommended for Aerospace...

samuraimachinetools.com

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

just stumbled across these, all UK made

Hobby Machines

Samurai Hobby Machines are designed for the DIY enthusiasts / makers of the world who love to tinker and make things! Hobby Machines may also be used by Schools, Universities, Makerspaces, Research Labs, and light industrial applications. These machines are not recommended for Aerospace...

samuraimachinetools.com

I think they should have a faster 20 taper spindle tbf

 

[Andy_con]

I think they should have a faster 20 taper spindle tbf

I agree, should be a min of 10k rpm

They may have got an enquiry from me had the spindle been faster