I have built a 3 axis CNC mill with all THK rails, 3" 80/20 aluminum extrusions, a Gecko G540, 1.5kw Chinese spindle and huanyang VFD.
The G540 can drive 4 axis.
CNC Router Rotational Axis The 4th Axis A Axis for The Engraving Machine 4 Jaw | eBay
My gut says to buy this one, but, it seems like such a simple piece of equipment (One stepper motor, a gearbox, a chuck, and a housing) that maybe I can assemble from parts and machine the housing myself or have it machined.
Anyone have any experience with this sort of thing? Is $410 plus $70 shipping a reasonable price? Seems high to me... Set me straight CNCZone
The G540 can drive 4 axis.
CNC Router Rotational Axis The 4th Axis A Axis for The Engraving Machine 4 Jaw | eBay
My gut says to buy this one, but, it seems like such a simple piece of equipment (One stepper motor, a gearbox, a chuck, and a housing) that maybe I can assemble from parts and machine the housing myself or have it machined.
Anyone have any experience with this sort of thing? Is $410 plus $70 shipping a reasonable price? Seems high to me... Set me straight CNCZone