Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: new machinest and CNC

Hi Dave, jay;

Is 7x10 the actual working volume, or just the max volume available when you
lose the tool holder? Lathe measurements allways seem to leave me a little
confused, as everyone seems to be refering to, "something else".....

Bill

On Mon Apr 8 09:05:13 2002, dave_ace_me, <davemucha@...> wrote:

>Hi Jay,
>
>Interesting day,
>are you out Texas way ?
>
>You will also find the 7x10 lathes can be fittted by going over to
>the TurboCNC list. Dave K, the originator of the TurboCNC program
>did it for his HF lathe.
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/turbocnc/messages
>
>This is a mechanical adventure. you will need to make some parts, but
>when you think about it, all you need are the mounting plates and
>motors.
>
>I'd recomend you visit the 7x10 group, but I already said hello to
>you over there.
>
>You mentioned small parts, the HF/Griz 7x10 lathes are pretty rugged
>compared to some of the hobyiest lathes, and may be less expensive.
>They may also be a better platform, determine your needs then find
>the machines that suit them.
>
>Dave
>
>
>
>
>
>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Carol & Jerry Jankura"
><jerry.jankura@s...> wrote:
>> Hi, Jay:
>>
>> You might want to cut out the middleman and consider rolling your
>own. You
>> didn't mention the work envelope size you need, but you might want
>to
>> consider either Sherline or Taig. Sherline uses a leadscrew for the
>carriage
>> and offers an optional set of threading gears while Taig uses a
>rack and
>> pinion arrangement. Some of the CNC G-Code interpreters (the
>program that
>> actually takes the drawing information and turns it into step and
>direction
>> pulses) support the G-33 code that allows a lathe to cut a thread.
>>
>> The pieces you need are:
>>
>> Machine tool
>> Mechanical coupling kit for motors to leadscrews
>> Motors - stepper or servo
>> Motor Driver
>> Computer
>> G-Code interpreter
>> DXF to G-Code Converter
>> CAD program that generates DXF format file
>>
>> You can also choose a CAD/CAM package such as VectorCAD/CAM that
>provides
>> both the CAD and G-Code conversion services in one piece of
>software. If
>> you're on a budget, you can use Intellicad and ACE Converter, which
>are
>> free.
>>
>> You might want to join the Sherline and Taig lists to better learn
>the
>> capabilities of their equipment. Some folks will also suggest the
>7x10 asian
>> lathes (several vendors of basically the same product - Grizzly,
>MicroMark,
>> Harbor Freight, etc.) and there is a 7x10 list as well, but it
>seems that
>> these prouducts are not quite ready for good performance 'out of
>the box'
>> but require knowledge, tweaking and access to a machine shop (at
>least
>> that's what I inferred when I did my search about a year ago) which
>someone
>> like me does not have.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> -- Carol & Jerry Jankura
>> Strongsville, Ohio
>> So many toys, so little time....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> |-----Original Message-----
>> |From: jay_iski [mailto:jay_iski@y...]
>> |Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 12:28 AM
>> |To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...
>> |Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] new machinest and CNC
>> |
>> |
>> |Hi, I am just starting miniature machining and wish to purchase my
>> |equipment with CNC in mind. I worked with electronics for thirty
>> |years but do not know what components I need for a good CNC mill
>with
>> |roary table and CNC lathe with threading.
>> |
>> |I talked to FlashCut and Microkinetics but both want too much and
>> |offer no sales engineering.
>> |
>> |Any direction or advise is preatly appreciated.
>> |
>> |Meanwhile I will read the messages for information.
>> |Thanks,
>> |Jay Iski
>> |
>> |
>> |
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