Fireball V90

Hierarchy

CAD Software - This is the computer aided drafting tool you use to draw your models.

• Sketchup

CAM Software - This is the software that creates the tool paths for the milling machine to cut

• MeshCam

CNC Control Software

• Mach3

CNC Mill

• FireBall CNC V90

Machine Specifications

FireBall V90 CNC Router (FireBall V90) $1,334.80

• Motor/Driver Kit => 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit (Best)

• Drive Nuts => Anti-backlash

• Breakout Board => PBX-RF

• Ready-to-run => Large Enclosure

• Kit Power Supply Upgrade => 40VDC Linear RTR

• Spoil Board => MDF

• Mount For PC7310 or D26670 Trim Router (PCMount) $49.95

Machine Travel:

• X-Axis ~18"

• Y-Axis ~12"

• Z-Axis ~3"

Leadscrew Pitch:

• X-Axis 5 Turns Per Inch (0.2in per rev/5.08mm per rev)

• Y-Axis 5 Turns Per Inch (0.2in per rev/5.08mm per rev)

• Z-Axis 12 Turns Per Inch (0.08334in per rev/2.1167mm per rev)

Resolution: (X & Y Axis)

• Full Step 0.001"

• Half Step 0.0005"

• Quarter Step 0.00025"

• Eighth Step 0.000125"

• Sixteenth Step 0.0000625"

Spindle

• Dewalt D26670

• Speed: 30,000RPM

• Amps: 5.6Amp

• Rating: 120V AC / DC

• Collet Diameter: 1/4"

• Height: 7.5"

• Weight: 3.75 lbs

Settings

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Tools

We order our bits exclusively from precisebits.com. We like their quality and their technical staff was always friendly an helpful.

• 1/4" to 1/8" Collet Adapter ($4.80)

[Lee Valley]

Tool 1

• MM208-0625-050F $10.54
• 1/16 in. (.0625 in., 1.59 mm) DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 0.50 in. max DOC, 1.5 in. OAL
• We use this for most of our detailed wood work
• 40 ipm on our machine by default, we've run it to 120ipm with 0.050" depth per pass

Tool 2

• MM208-1250-113FL $28.88
• 1/8 in. (0.125 in, 3.18 mm) dia. DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 1.125 in. max DOC, 3.0 in. OAL
• Planned for less detailed wood work, hoping for higher speed

Tool 3

• EM2E8-0625-90VC $12.61
• 90° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL
• planned for pcbs, we've successfully made a few boards with 10 mil clearance

Tool 4

• EM2E8-0625-60VC $12.61
• 60° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL
• have not used yet

Upgrades

• Built Table (stolen from our old darkroom)
• Added Ikea lighting fixture
• Motor screw heads were too large, belt sander + cordless drill milled it down to size
• Added t-slot rails to board and 1/4-20" bolts with knobs
  • 57715K75 McMasterCarr - 3 Prong Knobs $0.91
  • 1850A11 McMasterCarr - TSlot Tracks 18" $3.99
  • 92865A549 McMasterCarr - 1/4-20" 2" Bolts $8.68
• Added cable management
• Added removable Monitor Stand