CNC Micro Mill

This tool cannot be operated without completing a training course.

Documentation

• Local copy of the Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual Media:xxxxxxxxx Manual.pdf

Commissioning notes:

• All slide-ways and oiling points oiled with ISO68 Slideway lubricant.

Issues to be resolved:

Mechanical Issues

• X axis can hit end stops
  • Homing position or axis travel definition error?
• Squeal on y-axis
  • Lube or gib adjustment problem?

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
  • Commoning 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

Technical Specs

Mill Spindle 240V ???W

Power supply: MeanWell SP-500-27, 500w, set at 24V

Speed Range

xx Speed xxx - xxxxx RPM

Column Diameter

xxmm

Throat

xxxxmm

Max Chuck to Bed

xxxmm

Max Chuck to Base

xxxmm

Head Turn, Table Turn, Table Swivel

??? degrees

Bed Size

X xxxmm x Y xxxmm

X Axis Travel

xxmmm

Y Axis Travel

xxmmm

Z Axis Travel

xxmmm

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 may be different

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

Software:

Linux CNC:

Accessories:

Mill Accessories

Posilock chuck	Posilock collet set 2 x set of 4 collets
4 flute coated end mills, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6mm, 6mm shank	Clamp set
C spanners	Rotary axis
Small toolmakers clamp	Small machinist's vice
Spare/alternative 5125 MESA card