Anatomy of a CNC Mill

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Anatomy of a CNC Mill

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Chris the Carpenter from Rocket Brand Studios is no stranger to CNC milling. He built his own industrial strength CNC mill, which he uses to make tools and parts for his robotics business

In this video, Chris walks you through the basics of a CNC mill’s anatomy, including all the major hardware and software components. He also gives some advice on building your own CNC, and even some eBay shopping tips. Watch the video to learn more about:

  • Linear Bearings and Ball Screws
  • Stepper Motors
  • Controllers
  • Cutter heads and Spindles
  • Cooling and Dust Removal

Chris has built some amazing things on his mill, including this masterpiece. You can also find Chris’ robot kit in the Maker Shed.

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  2. Anatomy of a CNC mill | Guyedwire says:

    […] Christopher Robinson (aka Chris the Carpenter) from RocketBrandStudios.com takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips. Full story: https://makezine.com/video/anatomy-of-a-cnc-mill/ […]

  3. Anatomy of a CNC mill - Best Skills says:

    […] Christopher Robinson (aka Chris the Carpenter) from RocketBrandStudios.com takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips. Full story: https://makezine.com/video/anatomy-of-a-cnc-mill/ […]

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Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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