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 blog Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:20:08 -0500 Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:20:08 -0500 cncroutersource.com http://www.cncroutersource.com/d7390fc19491d25eeaecf29bf65a6cb8Buy, build, or learn about the CNC router, this is best source to answer all your CNC router questions Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:20:05 -0500 http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-guides.html603603f902d645c75b50eaa8ad456e15It is important to understand linear guides before selecting them for your CNC router. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:34:20 -0500 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-nuts.html3a9cf21a74b8e026b8051cca00da6181ACME Nuts and lead Screws: Important considerations when choosing lead screws for your CNC router machine. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:15:41 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/precision-acme-leadscrew-nut.html6e5f70a4060fc62be54bdc2e452ccd90The Precision ACME Leadscrew nut is an essential component of a quality CNC router. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:22:23 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-nut.html8094bf183d3fe78eaabb5b7c5c2f8c7aThe 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. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:09:38 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screws.html0a00db5acb9e0f3aa00044cb10f88952The task of selecting lead screws can often be confusing because the many variables involved. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:37:15 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/minimum-diameter-of-leadscrew.htmlc03f4ce29678682e8ed567c6791a7f39This 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. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:34:38 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-drive-force-calculator.html30b6feae7d17501cc2214eed65d03eacCalculate the forces acting on a lead screw given friction, weight of assembly, desired acceleration, and external forces. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:52:34 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-forces.htmlcd67717cea0c743128b9e05822a6bb25It is important to understand the lead screw forces when selecting a screw assembly for a given application. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:58:50 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/used-CNC-router-links.html36381963b5f1861098d0e0b363f1cca6Used CNC Router Links Tue, 4 Aug 2009 17:24:55 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-machines.htmla29e90d6cb0245a7c0a4dedea2c70834This section offers reviews on new CNC routers Sun, 2 Aug 2009 02:53:48 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/leadscrew.htmle4cb4108490790902e0d4d772afc482bThere are a few criteria for selecting a leadscrew that should never be overlooked. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:17:02 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-motion-resolution-calculator.htmle6d35fd3a425c38fb1a8b5b38726c3a5This 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. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:32:41 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-force-from-torque-calculator.htmla6f5e2b1739f3ccf7c1af1f9b139311aCalculate 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 02:43:45 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-lead-screws.htmlc0386f0335208d7a49c8f5dc194fadf6Acme 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 00:56:16 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/column-stregnth-calculator.htmle3f186d6446b93dd97c710c63f218142This applet will help you calculate the maximum column strength of a lead screw. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:35:43 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/back-lash.html0d444465fc19da228def953e155704d2Back 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 03:38:16 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw.html368871a6e68c0b4aa49a9e710be1bc15For the CNC router builder or buyer some of the utmost concerns with the ACME lead screw are efficiency and life. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:53:27 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-life-estimator-inch.html463a0e0dece8694f666f26650fcf1431This 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 17:40:01 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-screw-life-estimator.htmle032debebf901acb0a763ba99a526a70This 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 17:38:57 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-screws.html547540edf37e9d8724652d38447f8a52Lead accuracy, tolerance, and straightness of acme screws are very important specifications when designing and building a CNC router around acme lead screws. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:08:35 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-accuracy-calculator.htmld229daaf6a60b07a503e1a452ea935a0Use 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. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:07:44 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-thread.html804e2b5b0e69e64b26753c8c8c9a1874So, why exactly is the acme thread form used for lead screws and can any type of thread do the job? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:29:28 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/acme-lead-screw.html15d671dfa7113078f89c2022299d627bThe ACME lead screw: Learn all about acme lead screws and some of the terminology associated with them. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:00:42 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/build-your-own-cnc-router.htmlc1299e2ee240d3b8e616ef682b6ef015How to build your own CNC router. The frame and base Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:09:16 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/building-a-cnc-router.html54678750879c858583af64e04a1587ddBuilding a CNC Router: The builders guide Step 4 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:08:29 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/breakout-boards.html368166e8c6bc92213fb5a17ee9334c8fBreakout Boards: A desciption of breakoutboard function and... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:07:07 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/lead-pitch-calculator.html59e5053c91ca5f6c47c09b3be631cea3The following is a very simple Lead and Pitch calculator. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:15:39 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/critical-speed-calculator.htmlb9b887c61e6c30848ee65104c485d4edCalculate 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 03:24:55 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/linear-speed-calculator.html8f800f777a3bd3affd84261a6acaa126The 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 03:22:45 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/stepper-vs-servo.html18ca3e5a998e388782d52c4a78a796ffStepper 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 04:19:49 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-controller.htmlc8aa9692372e46c61f63375d15f8188aThe CNC controller is the heart of any CNC system. From hobby controllers to prof... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:11:01 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/cnc-router-search.html1974d7741aefefd24fef2743d4017f0fSearch CNC Router Source Thu, 9 Jul 2009 02:00:20 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/stepper-motor-driver.html26fd1706475ce0fd5a4aac81552fa009When 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. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:27:33 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/stepper-motor-controllers.html9d7086c98621d88d1699e88eac654b22Stepper Motor Controllers: Uni-polar vs bipolar Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:46:10 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/Contact-us.html57012e7965a7eb842c9e82d42b6b1010Need to contact us? Feel free to ask any question regarding our site or anything CNC Related. Thanks Fri, 29 May 2009 15:33:10 -0400 http://www.cncroutersource.com/CNC-router-engineering.html03a1a99a61a76d9517927febc125e015CNC Router Engineering: We'll personally help you throughout the process of your CNC router project. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:35:34 -0500 http://www.cncroutersource.com/glossary.htmld244cbdc7aee97dcb3d899c3a55ec28dGlossary: CNC Router Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:33:17 -0500 http://www.cncroutersource.com/googlebd0a138e34411f9e.htmlcab0d37320ff97d3cd36255fb11ed0c7googlebd0a138e34411f9e.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:27:31 -0500