Cnc Milling In Model Making Volume 2

CNC Milling in Model Making, Volume 2

Portal milling machines allow large machining areas in relation to their dimensions and are therefore ideal for certain operations such as cutting out aircraft ribs, milling and drilling printed circuit boards or engraving signs. Depending on the machine size, portal milling machines can also be used for machining steel or grey cast iron parts. Even technical drawing is possible with such machines. In continuation of Volume 1 on the basics of CNC milling, Christoph Selig describes in the present volume the construction of a portal milling machine controlled by the "Mach3" software. In this challenging treatise, the author covers all questions and work steps, from the size of the machine and its intended use to the guides and axis drives, the milling spindle and the wiring, all the way to electronic commissioning. Even those who buy a portal milling machine ready-made will read this book with profit. Around 170 illustrations with photographs, drawings and screen examples as well as detailed information on manufacturers and suppliers of the required material supplement the text.

Machine tools for the model maker

If you are ambitious about model making, sooner or later you will have to buy a machine tool for working with metals and other materials. But it is not only the machines – good advice is also often expensive here. In this book, Andreas Schaller shows you what you need to know to find the best machine for you and your needs. He explains what equipment a bench drill, lathe or milling machine should absolutely have - and what is superfluous for model makers. The author discusses whether a new or a second-hand machine makes sense and how you can tell whether the used tool is really a bargain – or would be better disposed of after all. He also accompanies you on the first steps with your new machine and shows you tips and tricks from practice. With this book, you will receive a guide that will give you good advice when choosing and taking the first steps in working with a machine tool. From the content: • Which machine is the right "partner" for me? • New or used machine? • Installation conditions • work safety • Basics of metalworking • Measuring and measuring equipment • The pillar and bench drill • The lathe • The milling machine • CNC upgrade

CNC Milling in Model Making, Volume 2