RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cheapskate CNC mill & lathe

Peter,

I would love to help you as I am sure many other on the list would also.
Problem is, I don't quite know what you need or where to start.

Have you looked at the links on the FAQ page? (
http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html )

That will give you a lot of education. I would suggest that you start with
the link "tutorial on stepping motors. A great place to start learning how a
stepper works" on the links page about 1/3 of the way down. For sources it
would be helpful to know where you are located and what it is you are
looking for.

Regarding converting your machine, my experience is that if the machine has
something causing binding or stiffness adding a big motor will not solve the
problem. Figure out why it is so hard to turn and correct it. Then add the
proper sized motor to the setup.

Let us know specifically how we can help, but please go and read the stepper
tutorial.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

>
> To all the CNC geniuses,
>
> I am going to embark on my first mission of converting
> a Unimat 1 Classic Tool to CNC and is dreaming of
> sticking a couple of stepper motors (probably need
> some with very high torque as the screws seem very
> stiff) to the contraption and coupling the motor to
> the hand-driven "steering wheel" by timing belts. I
> have zero experience with stepper motors, etc. and
> wish to beg for some assistance and/or advice and/or
> leads to where I can purchase the necessary
> components. A million thanks in advance
>
> Peter
> Senior Lecturer, beggar, cheapskate, virgin CNCer,
> etc., etc. etc.