Re: CNC a Mill/Drill?

Hi Berry,

I have converted an Enco Drill/Mill to CNC and have added ballscrews
in all three axis. Take a look at my website and ask me any
questions you want.

Jeff Davis
http://www.homecnc.info

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "curious925072002" <ferguson@p...> wrote:
> I am interested in any suggestions on converting a
> mill such as the ENCO RF31 Mill/Drill to CNC. I am
> a newbie to CNC. My understanding so far is that the
> leadscrews need to be replaced with ballscrews. Servos
> fitted. Drivers needed. (Geckos seem very popular.)
> I would use the EMC from NIST.
>
> I would like to end up with something more than a
> useless toy but have to watch budget. At the last
> WESTECH I saw a knee mill by KENT with a Mitutoyo
> control for $13K. Too steep for me but I would like
> to get something as close as I can for about half
> the sheckels. I am afraid to got the used machinery
> route because I just do not known enough about what
> I am doing.
>
> I would be very grateful for your thoughts.
>
> Thanks for the read.
>
> Barry