Re: How to upgrade a Enco to CNC

Hi, I'm looking to do the same on my Emco FB2, are you referring to
the same machine ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., jpmadden@g... wrote:
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., luisguillermo98@y... wrote:
> > I am looking for stepper mount plate, belts and chain to upgrade
an
> > Enco drill/milling machine. I spent sometime already looking on
the
> > net and the only site that has it is the microkinetics.com but
the
> > kits it is very expensive. It is about $600 for the kit on the x
> and
> > y axis and the z axis is about $1500. Does someone know where to
> find
> > stepper mount and all the gears and chains to upgrade an Enco to
> CNC?
>
> Hi Luis,
> I posted message 27531 on 7/15/2001 that highlights my
experience
> with the MK kits and an Enco mill. Bottom line; if you are going
to
> go with the MK kits, purchase a Bridgeport mill. Then you can
either
> mount the kit parts directly to the Bridgeport or use the
Bridgeport
> to modify the kit parts so that they actually fit the Enco.
>
> Regards,
> Joel