Lead CNC V3 Mechanical Kit – 1500 x 1500 – SILVER

This is the Maker Store kit of the Open Source Lead CNC Machine. The Lead Version 3 is a super-strong, accurate and easy to assemble CNC machine-made using off the shelf parts with easily customisable options.

The Lead CNC Machine was originally designed by Mark Carew and the design is licensed under CC – Attribution – CC BY. An easy to assemble CNC machine based on C-BeamV-SlotXtreme Solid V-Wheels and TR8x8(P2) Leadscrews it is strong, accurate and reliable.

$1,393.41

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Description

This listing is for the mechanical components only and does NOT include Stepper Motors. Don’t forget to get 4x Nema23 Stepper Motors to suit the kit!

Standard Nema23 1.26N.mELEC-NEMA23-635-B

$24.90Add to cart

High Torque Nema23 2.45N.m

$39.50Add to cart


What is a Mechanical Kit?

The mechanical kit is the foundation of your CNC Machine. A mechanical kit includes all the mechanical components needed to build your CNC Machine; All the screws, Tee Nutswheelsplates, etc.Assembly Manual

A Mechanical Kit is a perfect choice if you plan on bringing your own CNC ControllerStepper Motors or Other Electronics.

CNC Add-Ons are required to complete a CNC Machine. These include the electronic system that will control the machine, cable management, and the tool that will be mounted to the machine.


About the Lead CNC

This is the Maker Store Lead CNC design is and offspring inspired by the original Open Source Lead CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew and the design is licensed under CC – Attribution – CC BY.

The Lead Version 3 is a super-strong, accurate and easy to assemble CNC machine-made using off the shelf parts with easily customisable options. It has been designed to accurately cut foams, woods, plastics and aluminium to 0.05-0.10mm accuracy or better. Functional engineering parts, toys, signs or anything else that can be imagined, can be made on the Lead CNC Machine.

The Maker Store kit has a few differences from the Open Source design. Some differences include the inclusion of the High Z Mod as standard, use of Black Corner Connectors in place of Cast Brackets in order to increase rigidity, the addition of a Lead screw tensioning system and most notably, the dynamic actuator frame rather than a static frame.

The Lead CNC Machine is a 4 axis (3 + 1) machine, this means there is 3 physical axis (X,Y,Z) and a slave axis of Y which is called the A Axis.

With the High Z Modification for the LEAD CNC the Z-Travel is increased to approximately 200mm! This modification revolutionises the work-pieces the LEAD CNC Machine is capable of.

The High Z Mod uses dual extrusions for the X-Axis and connected gantry carts to increase the strength and stability while decreasing flex across the X-Z Axis.

Assembly Instructions

Please note: The Maker Store Lead CNC design is different from the OpenBuilds design. You must follow our instructions when assembling your machine. The instructions are available HERE


Dimension Details:

Travel (Cutting Area):
   – X Axis: 1230mm
   – Y Axis: 1310mm
   – Z Axis: Approx 400mm
Workable Material Height (max): Approx. 200mm (with a 12mm baseboard)
Drive System: TR8x8(P2) ACME Lead Screw
Machine Accuracy: 0.05mm – 0.10mm
Footprint: 1000mm x 1000mm (not including motors)

Compatible Material for Cutting/Milling:

  • Aluminum
  • Hard Wood
  • Soft Wood
  • Plexi Glass
  • Delrin
  • HDPE
  • Foam

Kit Includes (Bill of Materials):

QTY Description Part Number
8 688Z Ball Bearing – 8x16x5 US-BEAR-688Z
38 90 degree Angle Corner Connector (V-Slot) US-BRAC-90ANG
17 Endcap – 2040 US-BRAC-ENDCAP-2040
3 8mm Metric Lead Screw / ACME – 1570mm US-HARD-ACME-8-1570
1 8mm Metric Lead Screw / ACME – 540mm US-HARD-ACME-8-540
1 Anti-Backlash Nut Block US-HARD-ACME-8-ANTIB-BLOCK
3 8mm Acme Nut Block US-HARD-ACME-8-BLOCK
14 Lock Collar US-HARD-COLL-8MM
4 6.35mm x 8mm Flexible Coupling US-HARD-COUP-635X8
38 Nylon Insert Hex Locknut M5 US-HARD-NUT-LOCK-5MM
108 Tee Nuts – 1 Piece US-HARD-TNUT-M5-1
5 V-Slot 20 x 40mm – 1500mm US-LR-2040-S-1500
3 V-Slot 20 x 80mm – 500mm US-LR-2080-S-500
4 C-Beam – 1500mm US-LR-C-S-1500
1 C-Beam – 500mm US-LR-C-S-500
2 Joining Plates – 5 Hole 90 degree US-PLATE-90-5
8 C-Beam End Mount US-PLATE-C-END
10 C-Beam Gantry Plate – XL US-PLATE-C-GANTRY-XL
36 M5 Low Profile Screws – 10mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-10-1
6 M5 Low Profile Screws – 15mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-15-1
46 M5 Low Profile Screws – 20mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-20-1
8 M5 Low Profile Screws – 30mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-30-1
2 M5 Low Profile Screws – 40mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-40-1
2 M5 Low Profile Screws – 55mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-55-1
24 M5 Low Profile Screws – 60mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-60-1
134 M5 Low Profile Screws – 8mm US-SCREWS-M5-LP-8-1
20 Eccentric Spacers – 8mm Hex – 6mm Height US-SHIM-ECCENTRIC-8-6
22 Metric Aluminum Spacers – 3mm US-SHIM-SPAC-3MM
26 Metric Aluminum Spacers – 6mm US-SHIM-SPAC-6MM
20 Metric Aluminum Spacers – 9mm US-SHIM-SPAC-9MM
2 Metric Aluminum Spacers – 30mm US-SHIM-SPAC-30MM
8 Metric Aluminum Spacers – 40mm US-SHIM-SPAC-40MM
44 Solid V Xtreme Wheel Kit US-WHEEL-XTREME-SOLID-V-KIT
2 Universal L Bracket – Single US-BRAC-L1
10 Universal L Bracket – Double US- BRAC-L2
20 Drop-In Tee Nut -M5 US-HARD-TNUT-DROP-M5
6 Thrust Bearings US-BEAR-F8-16M
1 Lead Screw Tensioning Tool US-TOOL-LST-ACME-8

NOTE: Base/wasteboard is NOT included.

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