CNC Plasma Cutting

There are Machine Controllers that take the instructions you supply them, from a G-code, and put them into motion. These controllers interpret the pulses you give to your Computer’s Controller, and tell the
machine what to do. These computers are made of several electronic parts.

This is why some electronically junkies love to go to CNC. If you consider yourself good with a specific soldering iron, than you can build the
machine controls. I cannot use one of these and always order my parts
from some of my recent sources. These controller builders mix the power
sources, then match up the Amp and volts into the certain item I would
need.

Usually, you can choose the specific number of the Axis you want, and
then they build your products controller. As an example, if want to
build a CNC Cutter, you might want to have a two-axis controller. You may
want a three-axis controller especially if you need one for a Torch
Height. Of course, if you need a wood router or milling machine, then you
would also get a three-axis controller. If you need a machine with, for
example, a rotary axis, than you would require a four-axis remote, as
you can see the same idea applies for any machine and its controller.

Here are a few examples of some controller prices:
Most of these controllers that you could buy in the market place come
with a cable and motor system. You can either buy a whole kit at a time,
or you can buy all the components and assemble the controller
yourself. If you are a beginner, I would not suggest this route.
If You Buy a Completed CNC Machine.

If you decide to purchase the CNC machine already made, it will come
with a controller, as part of its package. Every company does it
differently though. Some companies are tricky, and try to make the machine so
only their company can fix it. Others use common components that make it
easier to repair. My personal experience usually says the company will
use the more common components so if you have to you can buy it
anywhere.

The Internal Machine Controller Parts.
There are several different kinds of electrical components that need to
be included in the machine controller. I'm not going to pretend to be
an expert on this topic. This, personally, is one of the many products
I buy already made so I don’t have to worry about it. If you happen to
be an electronically junkie, than by all means, make your own.

Here is what makes up the guts of any controller.
There is one driver for each axis. Gecko Drivers seems to be one of the
best values, with great support, on the market, as it is, right now. I
have personally used Gecko drivers in two separate controllers and
they work fabulously. Next you have the processor, which does the
computing work. The power source to power up the controller and lastly, the
external cables that head to the motor of each of your axis. These are the
main components of your machine controller.

The CNC Control Pendants.
I wasn’t quite sure of where to put this particular section of the
article; The Machine Controllers Chapter or the Machining Chapter. It ended
up in this section because, almost always, the pendent is hooked up to
the controller. I love pendants. If you decide to use one, I promise
you will love it too. They can be a true life saver when it comes to
machining. Pendants can give you the access to the commonly used functions
almost anywhere you want. You can do everything from zeroing out a
specific axis, job the machine to another location, and even control its
speed. Pendants can be purchased, or made.

There are several people that have pieced a pendant together. Mostly,
of course, these people are technology geeks who have been involved with
CNC for a while. Many of these homemade pendants turn out to be great.