RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC conversion, what does it really cost??

You can definitely do the job for the price you want to stay within. Get 3
axis worth of the Camtronics 5 amp driver kits. Make a power supply from a
transformer, cap, and bridge. Get 3 - 350 in/oz or bigger NEMA 34 steppers
from Camtronics. If you want to save money and be adventuresome setup EMC
for free or you can buy CNCPro. For a DXF to gcode converter you can get a
number of low cost or shareware packages. That would get you a complete
setup for about the following pricing:
Drivers $230
Motors $475
PS $ 50
CNCpro $175
Misc $100
Total $1030

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> After looking at more than a few web sites and getting
> more and more
> confused as to what I really need I'd like to get a ballpark
> figure from
> someone that's been-there-done-that.
>
> The machine is question is a Shoptask 3-in-1, as stated in a
> previous message, I'm getting ball screws next week (I'll have to
> machine/modify them myself for my tool)
>
> So the next step is motor selection and drives and
> power supplies
> and software I gather?
> I already use Pro/E for my design/drafting, but I know I'll need
> software to read or convert the files to G-code.
>
> As with most on this list, I'd like to stay within a
> certain price
> range. Could I put together something for $600-$1000 for 3 axis?
> I already have an extra Pentium based computer so that
> part should
> be covered.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Mueller
>
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