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==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
* Local copy of the Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual [[ | * Local copy of the Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual [[File:505098_manual.pdf]] | ||
* CNC Zone hosted copy of Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachments/8/8/0/1/6/104567.attach | * CNC Zone hosted copy of Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachments/8/8/0/1/6/104567.attach | ||
* Similar current Axminster machine manual [https://cdn.axminstertools.com/media/downloads/505098_manual.pdf Axminster SX1 Super Micro Mill] | * Similar current Axminster machine manual [https://cdn.axminstertools.com/media/downloads/505098_manual.pdf Axminster SX1 Super Micro Mill] |
Revision as of 22:25, 16 January 2022
This tool cannot be operated without completing a training course. |
Documentation
- Local copy of the Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual File:505098 manual.pdf
- CNC Zone hosted copy of Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachments/8/8/0/1/6/104567.attach
- Similar current Axminster machine manual Axminster SX1 Super Micro Mill
- ManualsLib Manual https://www.manualslib.com/manual/537073/Axminster-Sieg-X1-Super-Micro-Mill-Mk2.html
Commissioning notes:
- All slide-ways, leadscrews and oiling points oiled with ISO68 Slideway lubricant.
Issues to be resolved:
Electrical
- Entire electronics assembly need enclosing
- Cable management
- All limit switches and stepper cables are unconstrained and unprotected from snagging,
- 7i76 breakout board enclosure needs a lid
- Common-ing block needs mounting
Control Issues
- A touch off probe needs making
- A jog wheel / pendant would be handy
Safety Issues
- Additional Kill Switches
- Full Safety Enclosure with cut-out interlocks on any doors
Trainers
Mark Mellors
Trained Users
Technical Specs
- Machine Model
- Axminster White Micro Mill Model Number 010061 (Circa 2004)
- Equivalents (More modern versions)
- Axminster Super Micro Mill SX1 Model Number 505098
- Axminster Super Micro Mill Sieg X1 Mk 2 Model Number 600881
- Mill Spindle Motor
- 240V 150W
- Electronics Power supply
- MeanWell SP-500-27, 500w, set at 24V
- Speed Range
- Electronic Motor Speed Control
- Low Ratio Gearbox Speed Range 100 - 1000 RPM
- High Ratio Gearbox Speed Range 100 - 2000 RPM
- Spindle Motor Direction controlled by Forward/Off/Reverse Manual Switch
- Column Dimensions
- 65x56mm
- Throat
- 140mm
- Nose of Spindle to Bed (max)
- 255mm
- Nose of Chuck to Bed
- min: 5mm, max: 175mm
- Manual Quill Travel
- Disabled
- Spindle Morse Taper
- MT2
- Draw Bar Thread
- 10mm
- Tool Capacity
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- Max Drill Capacity (Max Drill diameter)
- 10mm
- Max End Mill Capacity (Max End Mill diameter)
- 10mm
- Max Face Mill Capacity (Max Face Mill diameter)
- 20mm
- Head Tilt
- 45 - 0 - 45 degrees either side of vertical for whole head column
- Bed Size
- X 240mm x Y 145mm
- Bed Slots
- 3 x 8mm T-Slots
- X Axis Travel
- 200mmm
- Y Axis Travel
- 180mmm
- Z Axis Travel
- 170mmm (Software limits), 255mm (mechanical limit)
- Overall machine envelope
- L 490mm x W 430mm x H 700mm
- Weight (base machine without stepper motors)
- 32kg
- Stepper drivers
- TB6600† * 4 (4 axis capable setup)
- †assumed, matches outwards appearance but part number not visible
- Stepper motors
- AC570764525M (NEMA 23 size) on X, Y & Z. no fourth axis stepper fitted
- Interface card
- MESA 7I76 (on mill backboard) connected to a MESA 5I25 (uppercase i in both board numbers)
- Notes
- There's a probe input wired in to a 3.5mm headphone jack on the head of the mill.
- The spindle speed/on/off is not CNC controlled
- Manual control panel
- Electronic Motor Speed Control
- Low Ratio Gearbox Speed Range 100 - 1000 RPM
- High Ratio Gearbox Speed Range 100 - 2000 RPM
- Spindle Motor Direction controlled by Forward/Off/Reverse Manual Switch
The spindle speed needs to be ramped up from zero speed. If the direction is enabled with a non-zero speed, the "UNNORMAL" indicator will light and the spindle won't start.
- The motor control has a fault LED marked "UNNORMAL" if this lights stop the machine immediately remove all power and seek assistance!
Software:
- Linux CNC
- LinuxCNC Homepage
- http://linuxcnc.org/
- Software package download http://linuxcnc.org/downloads/
- Documentation (latest version, not necessarily applicable to the 2.7.9 version installed on the PC)
- HTML Online Documentation http://linuxcnc.org/docs/2.8/html/
- PDF Documentation http://linuxcnc.org/docs/2.8/pdf
Tool Workflow:
Initial placeholder simplified and skeleton outline workflow
- Model part in Mechanical CAD package
- Export model as a xxxx format file
- Load model file in to CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) postprocessing tool.
- Process solid model into a tool path appropriate for capacity of the micro mill
- Export tool path
- Import tool path into Linux CNC machine connected to Mill
- Check job
- Safely mount workpiece on bed and check orientation and parallelism / datums
- Install first tool
- Run Job
- Change tools as required until job is completed.
Examples of what the mill can make
Engraved sign (plywood, v bit)