CNC milling in model making (PoD)

Volume 4: Conversion to CNC control

Christoph Selig presents three conversion projects of the most popular milling machines for the hobby sector in Germany: a Sieg X3, an Optimum BF20 and a Wabeco F1210. He first describes the basic requirements of a basic machine for CNC conversion as well as the advantages and disadvantages of possible conversion candidates. He then goes into the basic considerations and decisions that are required before converting a milling machine. The accumulated knowledge from these rebuilds is prepared for you in this book. In this way, the rebuild of the milling machine of your choice will be a pleasure for you and will not present you with insurmountable problems.

From the content:

• Conversion or ready-made machine?

• Do-it-yourself or conversion kit?

• Equipment of the workshop

• Required skills

• Possible rebuild candidates

• Concepts and components

• Types of spindles

• Toothed belt drives

• Stepper motors

• Electronics

• Software

• Computer

• Material procurement

• Rebuild of Sieg X3 with direct drive

• Rebuild of Optimum BF20 with toothed belt drive

• Rebuild of the Wabeco F1210Sources of supply

• Internet links and CNC forums