Milling Machine 3-Axis | Old Ender 3 Parts by Eastrise

Eastrise

Hobby & DIY>Electronics

IP Report

Print Profile(3)

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A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

H2D

GreenParts 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

8.6 h

3 plates

Fan Cover 0.2mm layer, 1 walls, 24% infill

Designer

8 min

1 plate

VisePlate 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

Designer

1.5 h

1 plate

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Description

This milling machine with 3 axis is made almost completely out of parts from my old ender 3 neo (not sure if it works for other ender versions) and printed parts (drill motor, speed controller, and vise are not).

This is a work in progress and some changes may be made to the 3d models. I am still working on connecting the drill axis to the Z axis.

Parts needed (not from printer/printed) :

(1) 18v Drill Motor https://a.co/d/7uawh2G

(1) BESSEY Vise https://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-Drill-Hand-Tool-Press-Vise-BV-DP40/205023096

(1) 6V-90V 15A DC PWM Speed Controller https://a.co/d/h6PZsoP

M3 bolts and nuts various sizes

The axis are automatic (controlled by the screen using the original printer code) and the drills speed is controlled by the potentiometer connected to the speed controller. The speed controller is powered by the wires for the extruder fan because it doesn't draw much current.

Comment & Rating (16)

@CptDragon74

How big of projects can it do? I'm a beginner and looking into cnc machining

The designer has replied

@CptDragon74

Also how do you reprogram everything for cnc/ cam

@CptDragon74

Sorry for all the questions but does the motor hold the cutter ar is that a separate part. Does the Ender need a working hotend? Mine is leaky and that's why I don't use my ender anymore.

@eastrise

1. The milling area measures 110x75x150mm (XYZ). While the Y-axis can be extended, the Ender 3 neo only came with a short piece that I used for it. 2. No reprogramming is required, the system is basically manual, with axis movement controlled directly from the screen using the "Move Axis" feature already built into the Ender 3 firmware. 3. The chuck which holds the drill bit is directly connected to the motor's rod, and the printer does not need a functioning hotend or heat bed for this setup. I used an Ender 3 Neo, so if you're using a standard Ender 3, keep in mind that the X-axis will be slightly different. The Neo uses a 40x40mm aluminum extrusion for the X-axis, while the original Ender 3 uses a 20x40mm extrusion. Let me know if you have any other questions.