Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Another "newbe"

Alan:

Thanks for the encouragement and information. I can't tell you how much I
appreciate your help. I have lots of questions but I will save them until
after I have read the FAQ section. Ed

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From: "Alan Marconett KM6VV" <KM6VV@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Another "newbe"


> Hi Edwin,
>
> Welcome to you too! Good place to start is the past posts and FAQ (I've
> left them on the end of my post).
>
> First thing you'll want to do is check out some of the various driver
> and stepper/servo hardware that is available.
>
> Then you'll want to determine the CAD/CAM and controller software that
> suits you.
>
> And thirdly, you'll want to figure out your budget, and plan your
> purchases.
>
> Please ask questions! There are lotsa folks on this list with a great
> amount of knowledge, with interests ranging from "hobby kits" to "full
> industrial" approaches. This is a very interesting subject, and plenty
> of things to learn/do. Although I haven't heard of anyone BUILDING a
> motor, we build/scrounge/buy/write just about everything else! Surplus
> is our friend! And plenty of "toys" to BUY, too, if you're so inclined.
>
> I've put steppers on my aging Sears/Sherline mill. I started with a low
> cost "CNC motion kit" from MaxNC, and I'm currently putting on bigger
> motors with Gecko drives. For controller software, I've been using the
> MaxNC -PRO software that came with the kit, and have evaluated CNCpro
> and others, as well as writing a controller program of my own. I've
> found a CAD/CAM program (Vector) that I LOVE, and found affordable.
>
> I even bought a BIG mill (for me, anyway), a Wong Fu RF-31. No CNC on
> it yet, but I'm collecting parts! (Servos?)
>
> So my advice to our NEW ARRIVALS, jump in, learn, share what you've
> learned/found, and DON'T be afraid to ask questions!
>
> HTH
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> "Edwin S. Katz" wrote:
> >
> > I am sooo happy to find this group. I am a retired clinical biochemist
> > turned gemologist who is now looking to get educated in cnc. I am
interested
> > in everything related to cnc, i.e., mechanics, electronics, programming,
> > etc.\
> > My first project will be to convert a desktop mill to 4 axis cnc for use
in
> > making jewelry models in wax and soft metal or hard plastics. I would
like
> > to do secondly a 4 or 5 axis servo based system that uses ball slides. I
> > appreciate any help or information that whoever has the time and
patience to
> > send me.
> > Edwin S. Katz, G.G., 15434 Rio Plaza, Houston, TX 77083 gems@...
> >
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