http://www.cncroutersource.com/CNC-router-blog.html This Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the CNCRouterSource.com Web site. Build, Buy, or Learn about CNC routers. Subscribe here. en-us CNC router Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:15:41 GMT Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:15:41 GMT cncroutersource.com http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-nuts.html ACME Nuts and lead Screws: Important considerations when choosing lead screws for your CNC router machine. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:15:41 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/precision-acme-leadscrew-nut.html The Precision ACME Leadscrew nut is an essential component of a quality CNC router. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:22:23 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-nut.html The ACME nut is the part that mates with an ACME lead screw. Selecting the right nut for your CNC router system is vital for proper machine function. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:09:38 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screws.html The task of selecting lead screws can often be confusing because the many variables involved. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:37:15 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/minimum-diameter-of-leadscrew.html This applet will help you find the minimum diameter of a lead screw as it relates to compressive loads and column strength. Required inputs are lead screw span, load to be applied, and end fixity type. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:34:38 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-drive-force-calculator.html Calculate the forces acting on a lead screw given friction, weight of assembly, desired acceleration, and external forces. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:52:34 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-forces.html It is important to understand the lead screw forces when selecting a screw assembly for a given application. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:58:50 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/used-CNC-router-links.html Used CNC Router Links Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:24:55 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-machines.html This section offers reviews on new CNC routers Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:53:48 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/leadscrew.html There are a few criteria for selecting a leadscrew that should never be overlooked. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:17:02 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-motion-resolution-calculator.html This applet will calculate the theoretical machine resolution given motor step number or encoder resolution, the lead or ball screw lead, and the micro stepping information. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:32:41 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-force-from-torque-calculator.html Calculate how much linear force a lead screw or ball screw can produce given the torque of a motor, the lead or ball screw efficiency, and pitch. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:43:45 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-lead-screws.html Acme Lead Screws: Load definitions. It is important to understand the proper way to load the lead screw when building a CNC router. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:56:16 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/column-stregnth-calculator.html This applet will help you calculate the maximum column strength of a lead screw. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:35:43 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/back-lash.html Back Lash and Back Driving are both concerns for the CNC router builder. The following section will cover both of these aspects. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:38:16 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw.html For the CNC router builder or buyer some of the utmost concerns with the ACME lead screw are efficiency and life. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:53:27 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-life-estimator-inch.html This applet will help estimate the life expectancy of an ACME lead Screw. This applet assumes normal operation under acceptable load ratings. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:40:01 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-life-estimator.html This applet will help estimate the life expectancy of an ACME lead Screw. This applet assumes normal operation under acceptable load ratings. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:38:57 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-screws.html Lead accuracy, tolerance, and straightness of acme screws are very important specifications when designing and building a CNC router around acme lead screws. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:08:35 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-accuracy-calculator.html Use this applet to help calculate the total deviation of linear position of a nut on a lead or ball screw given the lead, lead accuracy, and distance traveled. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:07:44 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-thread.html So, why exactly is the acme thread form used for lead screws and can any type of thread do the job? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:29:28 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-lead-screw.html The ACME lead screw: Learn all about acme lead screws and some of the terminology associated with them. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:00:42 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/build-your-own-cnc-router.html How to build your own CNC router. The frame and base Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:09:16 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/building-a-cnc-router.html Building a CNC Router: The builders guide Step 4 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:08:29 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/breakout-boards.html Breakout Boards: A desciption of breakoutboard function and... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:07:07 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-pitch-calculator.html The following is a very simple Lead and Pitch calculator. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:15:39 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/critical-speed-calculator.html Calculate the maximum RPM of you lead screw given the minor diamter, how the ends are fixed and, the span of unsuported leadscrew. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:24:55 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-speed-calculator.html The following is a very simple linear speed calculator. It simply converts the RPM of a motor and the lead of lead screw into linear Inches Per Minute. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:22:45 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/stepper-vs-servo.html Stepper vs servo motors is a debate often found in the CNC community. There are advantages and disadvantages to each motor type. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:19:49 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-controller.html The CNC controller is the heart of any CNC system. From hobby controllers to prof... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:11:01 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-router-search.html Search CNC Router Source Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:20 GMT http://www.cncroutersource.com/stepper-motor-driver.html When choosing a stepper motor driver there are certain features one should look for. This guide will help you identify the specifications of stepper motor drivers. 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