Development and Evaluation of a Low-Cost CNC Wood Carving Machine for Artisanal Applications: Implementation of CNC wood carving machine

Anees Abu Sneineh; Wael A. Salah; Basem Abu Zneid; Mohamed Elnaggar; Mai Abuhelwa

doi:10.18196/jrc.v6i2.25554

Authors

Anees Abu Sneineh Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9416-8493
Wael A. Salah Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6091-2410
Basem Abu Zneid Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Mohamed Elnaggar Palestine Technical College https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0029-5801
Mai Abuhelwa University of Missouri https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0911-9377

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18196/jrc.v6i2.25554

Abstract

Improving the quality of the produced artwork would require the development of computer numerical control (CNC) technology for various wood shaping processes. This paper presents the development and implementation of a CNC wood carving machine. This project aims to produce wood carvings with high precision and low cost. The electronic components were selected, the mechanical frame of the machine was built, and all parts of the machine were assembled and installed. The presented wood carving machine is based on the principle of drawing the desired shape, translating it into G-code, and then sending it to the microcontroller program. The microcontroller sends instructions to the CNC shield, which drives three stepper motors in a synchronized manner in order to produce the desired carving model. The maximum workpiece of the caving machine designed to be 30x30 cm. Experiments were conducted to test the functionality of the proposed CNC wood carving machine. The results showed that the carved models created by this machine had a carving precision range from ±0.1 to ±0.15 mm and a carving speed of approximately 500 rpm. The proposed CNC can be used to produce low-cost artisanal woodwork applications.

Author Biography

Wael A. Salah, Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie

Professor Dr. Wael Salah

College of Engineering and Technology

Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie

P.O.Box: 7, Yafa Street, Tulkarm, Palestine.

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