KDN Tool & Automation Engineering Co.

LLC
34 Church Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
401-615-0267
www.kdntool.com
[email protected]
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2 Axis CNC Retrofit Kit For SIEG X2 Mini Mill.

Conversion Kit Features:

• Two axis CNC actuation
• Direct drive NEMA 23 motor mounts
• Oldham style anti-backlash slotted disc couplings
• Two pre-loaded grooved race ball thrust bearings per axis
• Precision machined 6061 aluminum components

KDN Tool & Automation Engineering Co. LLC will not be held responsible for injuries sustained while
operating CNC machinery retrofit with one of our kits.
 KDN Tool & Automation Engineering Co. LLC
34 Church Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
401-615-0267
www.kdntool.com
[email protected]
[email protected]

CNC Safety
All machinery has a certain level of danger about it. CNC machinery has a
heightened level in that it has the potential to move, turn the spindle on, to
run off course, etc without any input from you. The wisdom to not “reach-
in” or “place your hand too close” while a machine is operating is common
place for some, learned the hard way knowledge for others, and still some
may never comprehend it at all. Body parts are not replaceable!! End mills,
drills, reamers, scales, and clamps, even machine tables are. Respect, good
judgment, and common sense are a must for operating CNC machine tools
and all the guarding and/or bright colored stickers in the world will not
protect you better than they can!!!!! Safety Glasses are also a no-brainer
when you are in the trajectory range of an operating machine. Try to fathom
the thought of a smoking chip of steel penetrating your eye and it will
become quite obvious why you need them.

I recently ordered an industrial sized package of straight edge razor blades

and sure enough, printed on the sticker, it said “CAUTION: Blades are
sharp”. I stopped and thought to myself, “sharp razor blades, what a novel
idea”.

By assuming the role of a CNC machine tool operator you place yourself at
risk of bodily harm / dismemberment or even worse unmentionable dangers.
Take this responsibility, apply your own respect, good judgment, and
common sense; and you will benefit from an enjoyable CNC machining
experience.

Ken Cardolino
KDN Tool & Automation Engineering Co. LLC

KDN Tool & Automation Engineering Co. LLC will not be held responsible for injuries sustained while
operating CNC machinery retrofit with one of our kits.
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KIT INSTALLATION

PRE-INSTALLATION

DIS-ASSEMBLY

REFER TO PROCEDURES # 1 & 2

GIB ADJUSTMENT

REFER TO PROCEDURE #3

GATHER NECESSARY COMPONENTS / TOOLS FOR INSTALL

REFER TO COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION &

REQUIRED TOOLS LISTS

CHECK BEARING RACE FITS TO LEAD SCREWS

FEREF TO PROCEDURE #4

CLEAN & LUBRICATE THRUST BEARINGS

REFER TO PROCEDURE # 5

X AXIS PRE-ASSEMBLY

REFER TO PROCEDURE #6

Y AXIS PRE-ASSEMBLY

REFER TO PROCEDURE #7

AXES INSTALL TO MACHINE

X AXIS TO TABLE

REFER TO PROCEDURE # 8

Y AXIS TO BASE

REFER TO PROCEDURE #9

FINAL ASSEMBLY & MOTOR MOUNTING

X & Y AXES

REFER TO PROCEDURE #10

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Component Identification:

Tools & Items Required For Installation:

• Metric hex key set
• Imperial hex key set
• 3/8” box end wrench or 3/8” socket and ratchet
• 13 mm end wrench or 13 mm socket and ratchet
• Bench Block or similar device
(any item with a minimum thickness of 1.5” and a 0.40” minimum diameter thru hole)
• Small syringe for bearing grease (optional)
• Lint free or low lint cloth (for cleaning bearings)
• Cleaning solvent such as mineral spirits (paint thinner)
• Bearing grease (Lubriplate 630-AA or equivalent)

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ASSEMBLY NO. FILE ASSY INSP ENG MODEL NO. PART NO.

ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION KDN PART NUMBER

1 1 X AXIS THRUST BEARING HOUSING MM1001B
NOT INCLUDED
2 1 X AXIS LEAD-SCREW SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY

3 2 X AXIS THRUST BEARING NOT INCLUDED

SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY

4 4 #10-32 X .500" FHCS MM1021

5 4 #10-32 X .500" SHCS MM1020
6 1 10mm PRE-LOAD WASHER MM1008
7 1 10mm CLAMP COLLAR MM1012
8 1 10mm X .250" SLOTTED DISK COUPLING MM1045-10
9 4 #10-32 X .750" MOUNTING STUD MM1019
2
10 4 3/8" HEX X 2.000" LONG STANDOFF MM1015
MM1017-NEMA 23
11 1 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE (NEMA 23 SHOWN) MM1018-NEMA 34
12 2 M6 X 35mm SHCS MM1028

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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES

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KDN TOOL & AUTOMATION
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7 .X= +/-.03
APP
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4 .XXX= +/-.005
FINISH
NONE
TITLE:

X2 BASIC X AXIS EXPLODED

.XXXX= +/-.0005
TAPER ON ANY DIA = .002/IN. MAX HEAT TREAT
11 SCALE: SHEET
SIZE CODE IDENT. NO.

ALL CORNER RADII = .005 MAX

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ASSEMBLY NO. FILE ASSY INSP ENG MODEL NO. PART NO.

ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION KDN PART NUMBER

1 1 Y AXIS THRUST BEARING HOUSING MM1002B
NOT INCLUDED
2 1 Y AXIS LEAD-SCREW SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY

3 2 Y AXIS THRUST BEARING MM1005

4 4 #10-32 X .500" FHCS MM1021
5 4 #10-32 X .500" SHCS MM1020
6 1 10mm PRE-LOAD WASHER MM1008
7 1 12mm PRE-LOAD WASHER MM1009
8 1 #10-32 x .750" MOUNTING STUD MM1019 2
9 4 3/8" HEX X 2.000" LONG STANDOFF MM1015
10 4 10mm CLAMP COLLAR MM1012
11 1 10mm X .250" SLOTTED DISK COUPLING MM1045-10
MM1017 - NEMA 23
12 1 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE(NEMA 23 SHOWN) MM1018 - NEMA 34

13 2 M6 X 35mm SHCS MM1028 3

1

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9

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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

11 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES
KDN TOOL & AUTOMATION
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4
TOLERANCES ARE:
APP
ENGINEERING CO. LLC
.X= +/-.03
.XX= +/-.015 FINISH TITLE:

12 .XXX= +/-.005
.XXXX= +/-.0005
NONE X2 BASIC Y AXIS EXPLODED
TAPER ON ANY DIA = .002/IN. MAX HEAT TREAT SIZE CODE IDENT. NO. SCALE: SHEET
ALL CORNER RADII = .005 MAX
ANGLES= +/-2 DEGREES NONE A 0001 1:2 1 OF 1
MATERIAL PART NO. REV.
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED N/R
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Procedure 1: X-Axis Disassembly
Refer to the SIEG exploded drawing for item numbers.
1. Move the X-axis to mid-travel.
2. Remove the X-axis hand wheel by removing nut 15, hand wheel 14, dial 04, and key 02-1.
3. Remove both cap screws 17 that secure the X-axis bearing retainer.
4. Remove the X-axis-bearing retainer 18. Remove and save two bearings 13 for re-use.
5. Unscrew and remove the X-axis feed screw 20 and set it aside for re-use.

Procedure 2: Y-Axis Disassembly

Refer to the SIEG exploded drawing for item numbers.
1. Move the Y-axis to mid-travel.
2. Remove the Y-axis hand wheel by removing nut 15, hand wheel 05, dial 04, and key 02-1.
3. Remove both cap screws 17 that secure the Y-axis bearing retainer.
4. Remove the Y-axis-bearing retainer 26.
5. Unscrew and remove the Y-axis feed screw 02 and set it aside for re-use.

Procedure 3: Gib Adjustment

With the lead screws removed, now is a good time to check and adjust the gibs. Proper gib adjustment will
provide a uniform amount of resistance through the entire range of travel.
Proper lubrication of the sliding surfaces is essential to correct gib function. Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, in
a grade from 5W-20 to 10W-30 is recommended for this application.
1. With the gibs as they are currently adjusted, move each axis thru its range of motion while feeling
for sticky spots, or areas with a tighter feel than the rest of the travel. Apply force side to side and
observe any motion that occurs where the two sliding surfaces meet. If either of the conditions are
present, then adjustments are in order.
2. Back off the gib screw locknuts and slightly loosen all the gib screws. Don’t loosen them so much
that they become disengaged from the gib strip detents.
3. Beginning with the innermost gib screws, tighten slowly while moving the axis until drag is felt in
the motion. At this point stop tightening the screw and hold it in place with the hex key. Tighten
the lock nut while assuring no further movement of the screw.
4. Run the axis thru its full range of motion to feel for tight spots. Repeat for the balance of the gib
screws working from innermost screws to outermost screws in a back and forth pattern. Once all
gibs screws and nuts are tightened, move the axis through its entire travel range to confirm that the
adjustment is correct.

Procedure 4: Check Bearing Race Fits

The thrust bearings in this kit, as well as the stock SIEG X-axis bearings comprise three separate parts; two
races and a ball cage. One race has a smaller diameter ID, and thus it has a tight fit on the shaft it is
intended for. The second race has a larger diameter ID and thus it has quite a loose fit to the shaft.
In this kit the tight fitting races are positioned on the outboard ends of the bearing housings against the lead
screw shoulder or pre-load washer and clamp collar. This allows free rotation of the lead screws.
1. Take the stock X-axis thrust bearings and identify the races with the smaller diameter bore.

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 2. Check the fit of the tight races on the X-axis lead screw. The bearing should fit snugly to the shaft,
but not be hard to install or remove.
3. If necessary, deburr and/or polish the lead screw bearing diameter so the bearing race fits properly.
4. Removal of ½ of the M8 thread on the end of the lead screws will be necessary to allow proper
engagement of the shaft couplings. This is easily achieved using a hacksaw, cut-off wheel, or
lathe.

Procedure 5: Clean & Lubricate Bearings

Use a good quality bearing grease for long bearing life. Lubriplate 630-AA is a good choice, but any
quality bearing grease will work fine.
1. Thoroughly clean the bearings with mineral spirits (paint thinner). This is especially important for
the stock bearings from the X-axis. Use a lint free or at least low lint cloth. Standard red shop rags
tend to leave balls of lint behind on any sharp edges. Take care to ensure that no debris is left
inside the bearings between the ball cages and races. Even small bits of junk will cause binding in
the thrust bearing.
2. Lubrication is easily and neatly applied using a small syringe (with no needle) from your local
pharmacy. Pack the areas around the balls in the ball cage with grease.
For the messy approach: place a small lump of grease on the heel of your hand below the pinky
finger, and with the ball cage in the opposite hand and the open spaces facing down, press the ball
cage into the grease. Lift the ball cage up and rotate slightly. Then press it again into the grease
until all of the open spaces in the ball cage are filled.
3. Once the bearings are cleaned and lubricated, place them aside until you need them for assembly.
Cover them to prevent contamination.

Procedure 6: X-Axis Pre-Assembly

1. Take one of the stock X-axis thrust bearings and identify the race with the smaller diameter bore.
2. Insert the X-axis lead screw into the thrust bearing
entering the race with the smaller bore first. Push the
bearing on until rear face of the bearing race contacts the
shoulder of the lead screw.

3. Insert the bearing / lead screw assembly into the rear of

the x-axis bearing housing until the outer face of the loose
bearing race contacts the land of the bearing counter bore.

4. Take the other stock X-axis thrust bearings and identify the race with the larger diameter bore.
5. Install the second stock x-axis thrust bearing onto the lead
screw entering the race with the larger bore first. Seat it
into the bearing housing against the bearing counter bore
land.

6. Install one of the smaller spring washers (10mm ID) onto the lead screw with the convex side

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 facing outward. The concave side of the washer should contact the thrust bearing.

7. Install a clamp collar onto the lead screw with the flat face
positioned in toward the spring washer.

8. Invert the entire assembly onto a bench block or suitable

fixture that is at least 1.5” thick and has a 0.40” diameter
hole through it. Support the clamp collar to ensure it does
not fall off as you position the assembly. The outer
grooved face of the clamp collar should contact the top
surface of the bench block.

9. Turn the clamp collar so you can reach the setscrew with
the appropriate hex key for tightening.

10. Grasp the exposed lead screw and apply firm downward
pressure against the bench block to pre-load the spring
washer. Tighten the setscrew.

11. Remove the entire assembly from the bench block and
inspect the bearing preload by checking for any axial or
radial play between the lead screw and the bearing
housing. The lead screw should turn smoothly with no
tight or gritty spots.

12. If any of the above conditions exist, loosen the setscrew and repeat the previous four steps until
the lead screw rotates smoothly with no noticeable axial or radial play.

Procedure 7: Y-Axis Preassembly

Take one of the new Y-axis thrust bearings and identify the race with the smaller diameter bore.

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1. Insert the Y-axis lead screw into the thrust bearing entering the
race with the smaller bore first. Push the bearing on until rear
face of the bearing race contacts the shoulder of the lead screw.

2. Insert the bearing / lead screw assembly into the rear of the Y-
axis bearing housing until the outer face of the loose bearing
race contacts the land of the bearing counter bore.

3. Take the other stock X-axis thrust bearings and identify the race with the larger diameter bore.
4. Install the second new Y-axis thrust bearing onto the lead screw
entering the race with the larger bore first. Seat it into the
bearing housing against the bearing counter bore land.

5. Install one of the large spring washers (12mm ID) onto the lead
screw with the convex side facing in toward the bearing race.
The concave side should be facing out. Install one of the small
spring washer (10mm ID) onto the lead screw with the convex
side facing outward. The concave side of the small spring
washer should contact the concave side of the large spring
washer. When assembled correctly, the two spring washers
should be facing in different directions.
6. Install a clamp collar onto the lead screw with the flat face
positioned in toward the spring washer.

7. Invert the entire assembly onto a bench block or suitable fixture

that is at least 1.5” thick and has a 0.40” diameter hole through
it. Support the clamp collar to ensure it does not fall off as you
position the assembly. The outer grooved face of the clamp
collar should contact the top surface of the bench block.

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 8. Turn the clamp collar so you can reach the setscrew with the
appropriate hex key for tightening.

9. Grasp the exposed lead screw and apply firm downward

pressure against the bench block to pre-load the spring washer.
Tighten the setscrew.

10. Remove the entire assembly from the bench block and inspect
the bearing preload by checking for any axial or radial play
between the lead screw and the bearing housing. The lead screw
should turn smoothly with no tight or gritty spots.

11. If any of the above conditions exist, loosen the setscrew and repeat the previous four steps until
the lead screw rotates smoothly with no noticeable axial or radial play.

Procedure 8: Assemble X-axis to Machine Table

1. Thread the end of the lead screw into the X-axis lead nut and continue rotating until the rear face
of the bearing housing is about to contact the end of machine table.
2. Install two M6 x 35mm SHCS into the mounting holes of the
bearing housing and thread them into the machine table. Leave
the bolts slightly loose.

3. Rotate the lead screw through the entire range of travel while feeling for tight spots. It may be
necessary to loosen the two lead nut retaining screws (#22) and reposition the lead nut to remedy
any tight or binding conditions. Be certain to retighten the lead nut retaining screws once the lead
nut is adjusted.

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 4. Fully tighten the two M6 x 35mm SHCS bearing housing bolts.

5. Again, rotate the lead screw through its entire travel range feeling for tight spots or binding.
Adjust as necessary by loosening the mounting bolts and repositioning the bearing housing and/or
the lead nut.

Procedure 9: Assemble Y-Axis to Machine Base

1. Insert the Y-axis lead screw through the hole
in the front of the machine base.

2. Thread the end of the lead screw into the Y-

axis lead nut and continue rotating until the
rear face of the bearing housing is about to
contact the front face of machine base.

3. Install two M6x35 SHCS into the mounting holes of the bearing housing and thread them into
the machine base. Leave the bolts slightly loose.
4. Rotate the lead screw through the entire
range of travel while feeling for tight spots.
It may be necessary to loosen the lead nut
retention screw (#38) and reposition the lead
nut to remedy any tight or binding
conditions in the travel. Be certain to
retighten the lead nut retaining screw once
the lead nut is adjusted..
5. Fully tighten the two M6x35 SHCS bearing
housing bolts at this point.

6. Again, rotate the lead screw through its entire travel range feeling for tight spots or binding.
Adjust as necessary by loosening the mounting bolts and repositioning the bearing housing
and/or the lead nut.

Procedure 10: Mounting Motors

1. Install four standoff mounting studs into the front face of the bearing housing. Leave 0.38” of the

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 studs exposed to mount the standoffs.
2. Install a slotted disk shaft coupling onto the end of the lead
screw. Leave the coupling loose until the motor is mounted to
facilitate final positioning.

3. Install a 2” long standoff onto each of the four mounting studs.

Tighten with a 3/8” end wrench or socket.

4. Attach the motor mounting plate with four #10-32x ½” FHCS.

Leave the screws loose until all four screws are installed. Tighten
the screws using a crisscross pattern until all four are tight.

5. Attach the motor to the motor plate using four #10-32x ½”

SHCS. Position the shaft coupling until it is half on the lead
screw and half on the motor shaft. Tighten both coupling clamp
screws.

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Motors
www.homeshopcnc.com Good prices on imported steppers
www.xylotex.com Imported steppers and domestic drivers
www.clickautomation.com Mycom / Nyden motors and drivers

Motor Drivers
www.xylotex.com Imported steppers and domestic drivers
www.stirlingsteele.com US rep for Canadian driver boxes
www.geckodrive.com The Ultimate Motor Drivers
www.clickautomation.com Mycom / Nyden driver lines
www.embeddedtronics.com Raw pc boards for do-it-yourselfers

Control Software
www.dakeng.com/turbo.html Home of the infamous DOS based TurboCNC
www.deskcnc.com Home of windows based DeskCNC
www.artofcnc.com Home to Mach I, II, III software

Complete Systems
www.kdntool.com Complete system integration
www.cadcamcadcam.com DeskCNC rep with compatible servo systems
www.timgoldstein.com/secure/eStore/ Driver and software packages

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