Epoxy granite cnc mill walk around

[@Svanitterzon]

Model is now downloadable on Grabcad you can find it here: grabcad.com/library/epoxy-granite-vertical-cnc-mill-1

[@nils2928]

@steff van Itterzon What type of steel did you use for the rail base, (those that are in the epoxy granite)?

[@mihailucian409]

hello ,the step file is corrupt.lease update another one or *.asm

[@timlucas286]

Stef, love your work. Unfortunately there are issues opening your STEP file in Solidworks, can you provide IGES?

[@Joe-jb1jf]

Are you going to ssle ? Please let me know, thank you

[@Tubben-tools]

Ziet er indruk wekkend uit Stef. Ik ben zelf aan het orienteren om een Mikron wf21c om te bouwen met Eding cnc en servo motoren .de motoren die je nu gebruikt zijn ze goed? Is het makkelijk in te regelen?

[@JShel14]

This shouldn't even be called home made. I mean, I get that it's literally made at home, but this is more like very advanced in house prototype machine design and fabrication. This is such an amazing build, and you've really raised the bar on just how amazing a "DIY"/"Homemade" project can be. I hope your machine gets lots of jobs!

[@garrettguitar]

I was thinking that too. This totally looks like a high-end corporate design and build! Quite awesome!

[@MJPilote]

Most professional and thoroughly thought out design of any diy cnc machines I have seen, and better than some of the factory made far east machines out there! Now just add tool magazine and covering and its done! Fantastic work!

[@Svanitterzon]

Tnx! Parts for atc already ordered and working on the enclosure design now.

[@benmodel5745]

One of the best builds I've seen. Too many people waste money buying thicker aluminum plates, with no understanding of second moment of area (or the fact that steel is 3x stiffer to begin with). Nice work.

[@liquerinfrnt]

This is honestly the most beautiful DIY cnc I've ever seen. Holy crap dude good job!

[@AnthonyGriz]

That's the most beautiful "home build" CNC I've ever seen. Just incredible.

[@Viking380]

I’m very impressed and humbled by what you’ve done, I bought a used Fadal machine and it needed to be disassembled down to the casting, cleaned and rebuilt on the way back together, I’m always complaining because I can’t get my hands on a manual, and you don’t need a manual at all ! My hat is off to you Stef

[@christophersmith108]

Beautifully engineered. I take my hat off to you

[@ChristopherJones16]

This is quite impressive. I would love to watch videos on making the base and column molds as well as the actual making of the base and column. It’s nice watching the mold being pulled away from the hardened epoxy to reveal a perfect casting.

[@garysgarage101]

That's so insanely awesome. Makes my mill look like an elastic band. Great job.

[@andriosz]

Like the build??? That is the most impressive home made CNC machine that I've seen. Any plans about writing a book about CNC building?

[@reshinmk2076]

Home made 😂😂😂 its only the beginning of cnc machine assembly.after this we need guard, coolant syste, door, panel, telescopic cover,lubrication unit,frl unit etc

[@jimsperlakis5634]

Try building a real machine with hardened and ground box ways. Linear guide ways are cheap and weak. Filling in with epoxy won't help to make it accurate If the ball screws aren't quality and the backlash varies. Use real meanite iron. What good is another cheap Chinese machine ?

[@Loebane]

@@jimsperlakis5634 that's a lot of negativity there bud

[@TheFabricator03]

@@jimsperlakis5634 Lol great way to shit on him, so what have you built?

[@johannescordier7923]

@@jimsperlakis5634 please send link to your "Kern" that you built. Many new machines are using linear rails ... Many more things I might add but I'll give you a chance to take a breath 😜

[@ostry599]

Probably the best diy CNC mill on KZbin. TOTAL RESPECT.

[@NINEWALKING]

One of the most sick homebrew CNC's I have ever seen. Same thing could have worked for 3x bigger table easy and still be an overkill. That is 3x longer and 3x wider bed so 9x bigger table.

[@milehidude]

Stef. You’ve got to be quite proud of that build. Kudos to you. I’m looking into the utilization of epoxy-granite to fortify the base of my machine. You’ve given me some great ideas (and inspiration as well).

[@emanuelbusetta8805]

Very well done!!! A little advice about the Spindle if you allow me, always warm up step by step (10%-30%-50%-70%-90%) 10 minutes each step from a completely cold spindle or your bearings will last no time... start the spindle at 6000 rpm is not recommended. Other than that Amazing Job!!!

[@luboshcamber1992]

Wow, Stef absolute stunner!!!! Total admiration, thanks for the inspiration and plans, I am starting to work on my own. God bless.

[@WHJeffB]

Very nicely done!! Would be interested to know the squareness, straightness, flatness and repeatability of the machine. Very impressive accomplishment Stef, thanks for sharing... Enjoy your machine!

[@adisharr]

Wow great job! I'm jealous of your skill in designing this. One thing to be aware of is if you test that vertical servo brake while the load is moving, the brake surface will glaze and make it much less effective. They are designed to be static holding brakes only.

[@petergoose8164]

This is a very sophisticated build and a credit to you. It may be a little over engineered but there is usually some payback which should be in accuracy and repeatability. I suspect many who wish to see it made open source simply do not appreciate the time and resources (mostly cash) that go into something like this. Anyone who is actually capable of emulating this project can work out how to go about it and it certainly this would be way beyond most first timers.

[@CBJKNL]

When I grow up I want to be like this guy.

[@OB1canblowme]

Good video and thanks for the inspiration. Currently learning Siemens NX and the project i chose to begin with designing is my own take on a serious mill for small businesses and hobbyists that has a fully cast iron machine base and hopefully will cost less than a Tormach. This video gave me some good inspiration for that project

[@jcims]

My favorite part of the whole thing: 3:40 hahaha. Absolute beast of a build, actually (aka not figuratively) inspirational work man!

[@nickbedard1623]

Such an incredible amount of thought into this machine, awesome work

[@gyhembree]

Great looking machine, If spindle bearings and motors are quite, whole machine operation is quite, accurate and reliable you have a winner. It sounds a little noisy, Solve those issues and I think you got a very good machine.

[@LawrenceButcher]

Stef, that is an extremely impressive build, I cannot wait to see it making chips. Good work.

[@CncObsession]

26 thumbs down? WTF do they have or have built? Great work!

[@deviceone]

ive just been sitting here with my eyes wide and my mouth hanging open. this is incredible!

[@jothain]

That's seriously one of the best diy machines I've seen. Those 30 dislikes have to be from overly jealous people. I'll now go to play with my MPCNC and leave you big boys alone :D

[@nickvanwyk126]

Well done. This is the best home build I've ever seen. I can't wait to see the machine closed up and running.

[@NileshSingh-vj7hx]

You hoped people to like your BUILD?? What is in their not to like!!! Just Impressive Thanks for sharing..

[@mikefish76]

That is an absolute work of art. Just brilliant. If you ever decide to sell plans for it, please let me know.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

haa

[@FlybyJunkie]

As a toolmaker, this looks daunting af xD incredible work man

[@NICK-uy3nl]

The exposed table stepper motor worm drive will fill up with shavings in no time and destroy the drive. You need a complete box to cover the drive system.

[@Svanitterzon]

Already being installed now 😄

[@mareklipinski2356]

@@Svanitterzon Can you share info about X and Y axis motors torque?

[@vincomens]

Why would anyone thumbs down? Good job.

[@ArthurWolf]

Really cool machine. I'm the head of the Smoothieware project, if you ever want to do a build with our system, I'd totally give you free help, and even discounts on the hardware, would love to see our stuff integrated into machines this well built/showcased.

[@stevecarlisle3323]

STEFF, thanks for the new vid. Ultimate design and workmanship. Hopefully more operation vids to come.

[@robertling9872]

Beautiful CNC machine. 👍👍👍

[@josiahshearon6890]

Wow, excellent work. I'm impressed 😮🤓

[@izzymaxpower]

Why did youtube remove your other video? It was definitely a one-of-a-kind video on how to build this.

[@vmiguel1988]

This is one of the best builds I even seen! Subscribed!

[@muthukumarvelusamy2614]

are u willing to share dwg

[@The52brandon]

AMAZING build. Seriously. That looks fantastic. If I can make one suggestion based on my own personal experience/opinion: either put the keyboard on a hinge to be able to sit horizontally. Or - and this is likely what I'd do personally - get a wireless keyboard remote (they're popular with Raspberry Pis) and make a little cabinet where your keyboard currently is where it can be stored and not get dirty. The reason I suggest this is that I really dislike typing on a keyboard vertically like that, plus the remote has a trackpad and backlit keys. And they're wireless with a pricetag of $10-20. So when it inevitably gets broken as a result of being in a shop, it's easy to replace while still being very convenient. I also hate typing on a touchscreen, but I've found most of what I find uncomfortable is the vertical orientation. It's like trying to use a TIG pedal standing IMO. Though if you're perfectly comfortable with it, it's a moot point. And again - GREAT job. I think I'll try my hand at something similar

[@dksix1905]

That is a beautiful creation.

[@multivideos7938]

They Best job i can see on KZbin , congratulations 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@alexanderhorstkotter2910]

And I though, my little mill was cool... This has to be the single most impressive DIY build I have ever seen anywhere! Just out of curiosity: what did it cost?

[@1pcfred]

Everything

[@drfistus94]

in my comment section he commented around 15 - 16k Euros

[@1pcfred]

@@drfistus94 if they don't know between a thousand then they just don't know.

[@1pcfred]

@Rotten Brainz there's reasons to mill metal. Personally I can't stand using the modeling software to make the files to do it though. Which is why I don't use my CNC machine. Well, I'll use it for 2.5D jobs. Full 3D is not for me.

[@alexanderhorstkotter2910]

It has no problem with steel, it is just a little bit smaller :D

[@wallieonline]

Nice work Stef! Really impressed how fast you managed to build this.

[@drewartturbine]

Thanks for showing this impressive work Stef! Someday I hope to do something similar, though I'll probably go a bit smaller. I look forward to seeing how the tool changer works out. It's awesome to see someone building professional quality in such a small infrastructure, it really shows what's possible for those willing to put in thought, time, and not a little bit of money.

[@Svanitterzon]

Tnx

[@opendstudio7141]

Exceptional on many levels and nicely sized for the limited available space. I suspect that there will be more spindle engineering and development in the future. It will be fun to watch you explorer and innovate solutions. Sadly, added rigidity, precision and speed translates into $$$$$$. But in the meantime, button the thing up and sling some chips. 😁

[@TERRYB0688]

Stef, I've been watching your build on this project, it occurred to me that the effort and cost of the machine would it not have been just as cost effective to go buy a similar machine, mind you nothing can compensate for the experience of the build, nice job 👴🏻

[@pieterveenders9793]

Yeah, he could have had something considerably better for the €15.000-16.000 he apparently spent on it. I regularly browse an auction site for industrial equipment such as metalworking machinery, and its not uncommon to find professional 5 axis CNC's for €10.000-12.000, or 3 axis CNC mills for a few thousand Euro's. In fact he could have had both a professional 1000 mm between centers lathe and a 3 axis CNC mill for a third or even a fourth of what he spent.

[@kroome8]

wow!!! GREAT DIY CNC ... what an incredible skill ! i salute you ...

[@IVAN_ENT]

Haha amazing ,been thinking of building a mill and while i was on a walk today I saw a cement beam lying on the ground ,instantly thought I wonder could u use epoxy cement to make a mill ofc I was nowhere near the first to think it !

[@narendersingh4771]

Very good workmanship.

[@Core3DTech]

Wow, that's impressive

[@machine2747]

Nicest DIY cnc I've seen. Wow, Great job!

[@muppet000111]

Wat een mooi project complimenten! Ik denk dat er best wel wat interesse is als je tegen een vergoeding tekeningen en specificaties kunt leveren.

[@arnljotseem8794]

Very cool build. Impressive work.

[@unionse7en]

Nice Machine. On mine I counterbalance the Z with an air cylinder except I use a regulator, So I am not using air as a "spring"" to provide a constant force for the entire travel, also lets one adjust the counter force depending on attachments, although that is just a bonus.

[@tomthumb3085]

Brilliant piece of machinery. Top work.

[@TheDutchSoupPissingCompany]

you made a beauty and lot's of well designed aspects in it.

[@toast2610]

Goed gedaan Stef. Voorwaar indrukwekkend

[@w.dkalyan6234]

Hi friend namesta 🙏 Your machine project is very very good 😍👌👍 friend the machine showing this good type of performance it is not easy i feel your heard works behind the this project 💪

[@method2madness961]

Amazing work. I know how much energy it takes to pull this off. Awesome. With the power on that machine get your enclosure up ASAP your chips will fly off like shrapnel lol

[@TheLimalha]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR THIS FANTASTIC PROJECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnwhauserman]

When I owned my machine shop the head on my CNC mill was 3200 LB's. or 1451.496 KG's. and even with the break a power outage happened and the Cutter dug into a mold cavity about .010 IN. or .254mm. during a finish cut and that was with steel counter weights.

[@CeNuVezi]

Wish u the best , werry nice build , and a looooootttt of work . I like the cleaness of work and i wait for it to scream in steel full engage

[@TheLevitatingChin]

Vhat is werry?

[@perspectivex]

@@TheLevitatingChin very

[@HandyDan]

Uh Like? I'm totally impressed! Amazing build and what a beast!! You did a great job!

[@kokone0]

I'm so touched by your achievement, thank you Sir

[@boris_2562]

Very nice job. Pressed to see the first chips.

[@russhellmy]

Wow that's an amazing project. Great job and nice video.

[@393strokedcoupe]

I love you! 😉 Truly a work of engineering beauty, I'm sure you are very proud of this awesome machine.

[@landonhillyard]

Major envy. This is a solid setup. I want to see some cuts and measurements on a granite block.

[@Mecatronicgarage]

What a spectacular machine, very good job you did there!!

[@joesosnowski7568]

Holy shit, sir! That's a monster of a home build! Excellent work. A little too much steel, for my taste. See how she runs!

[@xzarrandiko]

Let me tell you this job is amazing. All my recognition for you.

[@frederickcunningham978]

you are a hero man

[@jasonwisser3253]

Very nice! I look forward to see what you do flood coolant etc!

[@AccidentalScience]

Amazing machine. And your lab looks very interesting.

[@yeahitworks]

Damn... Thats a monster. Awesome build

[@Molb0rg]

quite a scale and approach, will be interesting to see first chips

[@Fr1day-RT]

Epic build! I can't wait to see it break some chips.

[@twoheadedpanthr]

"May be a little bit big, but I don't care" lmao excellent.

[@kittadyne]

Very impressive build, subscribed! I hope you will make a video about applying the epoxy after all the adjustments are done.

[@rmorr01]

Fantastic Work, My hats off to you. Well Done. : )

[@Svanitterzon]

Tnx!

[@alexp7274]

Great work. It's a lot of work to do this and you seem to have done an excellent job making this.

[@sujithrockon]

Superb Build..hats off to your skill...Kudos to you

[@KravchenkoAudioPerth]

Beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing this video Sefan.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Amazing machine. Very well done! How will you get the epoxy in there? What epoxy and/or filler will you use?

[@garryclelland4481]

Stunning build , really impressive on all levels

[@DudleyToolwright]

Wonderful project. Thanks for sharing it.

[@brycedavey1252]

This is amazing, one hell of a spindel servo!!

[@rsyztrk8624]

Ziet er netjes en prof. uit Stef. Ik heb veel projecten gezien, maar slechts een paar die zo een kwaliteit hebben. Jouw machine lijkt veel op een project van een Duitse ingenieur. Hij bouwt dit soort dingen ook perfect.

[@Svanitterzon]

Dankje!

[@rsyztrk8624]

Hallo @@Svanitterzon Ik heb al heel lang geen tijd meer gehad voor het bouwen, maar dit is precies de type en de methode die ik wilde gebruiken voor mijn CNC-project. Echter detailinformatie over de epoxymateriaal, lijm, afstellen, gietmallen etc. … zijn nog niet duidelijk en helder op een rijtje gezet. Ik heb wel professionele cnc-onderdelen ooit gekocht. En ze wachten nog altijd in een donkere ruimte :) Ik zou graag meer details willen weten over deze machine. Bijvoorbeeld: 1. Hoe ben je van plan de assen zo fijn mogelijk af te stellen, voordat je het gaat lijmen? En wat voor nauwkeurigheid wil je bereiken? 2. Is er meer info. beschikbaar over de bindingslijm die je gebruikt om de kieren mee te vullen en welke details wil je in acht nemen als je het toepast? 3. Heb je gebruik gemaakt van CAD-data of is alles zelf door jou ontworpen? 4. Y-as (as waar je opspantafel op zit) is gelast plaatwerk. Heb je na het vlak vlakfrezen geen last gehad van kromtrekken? Heb je gegoten platen gebruikt of toch gewalste? Gegoten platen genieten de voorkeur vanwege het kromtrekprobleem bij het lassen, maar het is niet of moelijk te lassen denk ik. 5. Weet jij een manier om de spanning uit dit gelaste module te krijgen (5 jaar lang ergens laten rusten is geen optie voor mij :) Groetjes,

[@Svanitterzon]

@@rsyztrk8624 Probeer de bouwverslagen eens door te lezen linkjes staan in de beschrijving. De Y en Z as zijn geleveld met epoxy en een rei met een machine waterpas. De kolom is haak gesteld ten opzichte van een machine blokhaak. vervolgens is de kier dicht gespoten met DWH310FL dat is een metaal gevulde epoxy speciaal ontwikkeld voor deze toepassing. Heb de hele freesbank getekend in cad zodat ik weet dat alles past. Het staalwerk is na het lassen uitgegloeid daarmee haal je alle spanningen uit de lassen en materiaal zonder 5 jaar te wachten XD.

[@rsyztrk8624]

@@Svanitterzon Tnx, ik zal de verslagen in een weekend een keer doornemen. Ik neem aan dat de leverancier bij wie jij de Y-as hebt besteld daarin genoemd is. ik ben benieuwd naar het vervolg van je project.

[@Svanitterzon]

@@rsyztrk8624 je bedoeld de x axis sadle? Nee die is zelf gemaakt en gelast.

[@alitn588]

Very nice and solid machine 👍

[@FilterYT]

Way to go Stef, what a great build!

[@LarrysMachineShop]

Awesome, incredible, Bravo to you Sir

[@simonelucchese8687]

Omg!!! It’s the best DIY CNC machine I’ve never seen......how many times and money did you spend in it? Wonderful job.......

[@superchargerone]

Bravo!!! Beautiful build. More videos please.

[@titter3648]

Awesome machine! Subbed. How do you plan to protect the linear rails and ballscrews from chips and coolant? And do you plan on making a automatic tool changer?

[@AnselGaddy]

I wonder if you could just make an enclosure for the work table. I think it would need sliding panels to move with the machine.

[@spikeypineapple552]

Slide way covers...

[@buddhimanivantha6719]

Thats amazing. Must have taken hell of time to design and build something like this.

[@metricdeep8856]

I think what you've done is really nice. This was my approach for a base also. I'm curius to know how it handles vibration as a weldment. I believe the base would do quite well for most machining even without being filled. I think the spindle motor is powerful enought to rattle even a cast iron base....so I don't think you'll be running at full speed often. Also, the spindle sounded loud to me...like some bearing noise but maybe just belt noise. Hard to tell on youtube tho. Cheers and great build.

[@kevlar_87]

Very cool, I love it. Excellent job, and thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@x_ph1l]

Now that's really inspiring! Monumental work