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

You forgot ballscrews. $$$
Belts and Pulleys $$

Tim Goldstein wrote:

> 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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