Re: Turbocharging a bigger MaxNC

Where did you get the "extended x axis table"?

Buck

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., John <machatak@t...> wrote:
> Folks, need advice!
> Have a MaxNC that has extended x axis table (600mm or 24"), still
using
> 1/4-20 rod.
>
> Now feel the need for speed, and the routes i see are:
> a) software stay with MaxNC, get a phase to step and direction
adaptor,
> and fit step and direction drivers e.g. Gecko
> b) software (still in DOS and freebie if possible), s+d drivers as
above
> c) Master 5 from Art, (windoze), s+d drivers
> d) make the jump to EMC, and s+d drivers (open loop initially, then
go
> for closed loop steppers)
>
> Without starting a flame, it it possible to get some advice on
which way
> to go.
>
> Mechanical bits will be a scaled up version of a MaxNC, using an
angle
> grinder motor (200 to 11000 RPM) for Spindle. Have done over 1000
hours
> on one already, with no problems, will admit the carbon brushes do
spark
> a bit.
> What i use it for is organic shapes, most of my work is surface
> modelling, i do mainly formers for dipping latex balloons, using
HDPE,
> no metal work, but would like to go for 7075 T6 for motorsport
> components if possible.
> To give some better ideas of the way i abuse the current
machine, some
> programs are over 4 MB without line numbers and longest duration was
> over 52 hours continuous machining, just tidied up with a
industrial vac
> cleaner every few hours. Main reason it is soo long is that i use
same
> tool for roughing and finishing pass, a bit of a compromise, but
beggars
> cannot be choosers! Anybody got a solution for economy ATC????
>
> Have access to good CAD/CAM at work, like Visi, Mech Desktop 3,
> hyperMill and SolidEdge, so no issues at that end.
>
> Thanks to all on the list for the excellent advice that passes back
and
> forth.
>
> john