Finally, my $200 Chinese Desktop Genmitsu CNC 3018 can cut aluminum… after 2 years of upgrades, testing, and tuning.
00:00-1:00 CNC Trailer
1:00-2:41 Project Intro + Goals
2:41-6:16 CNC Upgrades V1
6:16-8:26 CNC Upgrades V2
8:26-10:33 CNC Upgrades V3
10:33-12:24 Final CNC cutting like butter
12:24-12:59 Outro
CNC V3 Final Upgrades:
Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO: https://amzn.to/3MoPu1t
Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO (cheaper): https://amzn.to/3wzY7PV
Makita CNC Router RT0701C: https://amzn.to/3lqeZTS
400mm MGN12H Linear Rails: https://amzn.to/3FYHCRW
Z-axis: https://cnc4newbie.com/store/en/other-products/z-axis-sliders/xcarve-slider-belt-6-or-8-p92c79c37/
(this is not the exact z-axis I used in the video, but it is similar, the exact one seems to no longer be available on their website, sorry)
Metric T-slot Nuts: https://amzn.to/3ogw97T
Metric Hardware: https://amzn.to/3oaXpVG
CNC V2 Upgrades:
500W Spindle Upgrade: https://amzn.to/39vPwpq
Z-axis: https://amzn.to/3sGjRZ6
3D Printable Parts:
Silk Silver PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3VgSRf5
Makita Motor Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163
Z-Axis Adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163
Electronics cover: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163
Final Feeds and Speeds:
Spindle RPM : 27,000
Feed: 600mm/min
Depth of Cut: 0.75mm
Endmill: Yonico 2-flute 2″ 1/8″ or 3/6″ dia carbide endmill (31212-SC)
Music:
The Awakening – Patrick Patrikios
Treat Yourself – Dyalla
Hollow Bells – Cxdy
Depth Fuse – French Fuse
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