Re: Introduction/Ideas/Questions

PTENGIN@... wrote:

> From: PTENGIN@...
>
> In a message dated 09/24/1999 10:28:02 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
> stratton@... writes:
>
> << Once I get tired of "manual numerical control" I really want to put a
> drive on at least the crossfeed. >>
> Chris,
> I have an Upgrade Tech CNC package mounted on a Hardinge Dv-59. It works
> very well. Main point though is that there is no modifications to the base
> machine. I'm wondering if a small XZ table retrofitted with ball screws and
> steppers, bolted to the bed would not be a better solution than permanent
> mods to the SB. This would leave the machine able to do larger manual jobs if
> the need arrises.

Attaching MORE slides will make the machine LESS rigid. Removing the
compound slide should make the machine a bit MORE rigid. A Hardinge
is awfully good, but my Atlas (Ewww, yuck!) needs all the help it can get.

Jon