RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New member new to cnc.

Hi,
Welcome to the group. I have converted my Sherline 5400 mill to cnc and I
am very happy with it. Now that they have the high speed pully set and the
10K rpm bearings in the headstock the type of work you are talking about
should be easy on the Sherline.

I used a Camtronics driver kit, built the power supply and use an old laptop
to controll all of it. I personally would go with the Sherline 5400 mill
instead of the 2000 unless you really need the capabilities of the 2000
mill. You would also save some money with the 5400.

John Guenther

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> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 3:53 PM
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New member new to cnc.
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> Hello there.
> I am a new member of the group and hoping to get into cnc.
> could anyone answer a few questions please?
> I make miniature furniture and would like to use a small milling
> machine ( perhaps the sherline 8 axis)and a rotary table to mold
> doors , drawer fronts etc. and do some spiral work on legs etc.
> I have been reading up on cnc and stepper motors /drivers. but
> realise that I have lots to learn.
> can anyone give the benefit of their experience regarding sherline
> machines and their suitability for this kind of work, and also any
> info on steppers and controlers to suit would be greatly appreciated.
> Are there any good suppliers in the uk, I can't seem to see much on
> the web. Also software, any reccomendations.
> Thanks in advance.
> Graham.
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