conclusion

This report has outlined the progress to date on the desktop CNC drill, and the following points summarise the material presented.

1. There is no existing CNC drill available to the target market at a low price

2. The drill is going to perform in accordance with the PDS

3. The drill will use a stepper motor for each axis with no feedback

4. The drill is going to use a timing belt drive, with split axis layout

5. The drill up/down mechanism will be DC motor driven rotary to linear mechanism with limit feedback

6. The control software will be written in C

7. The final concept is a rough model to display the layout

Conclusion of Next Steps

1. Detailed design of components and layout

2. Utilise DFM and DFA

3. Cost down parts

4. Write software for control and interfacing in C

5. Test drill, motor and drive with payload on test rig

6. Refine PDS

7. Generate computer model in I-DEAS for analysis and detailed drawing generation

8. Perform analysis calculations to define performance