Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: has anybody converted a bridgeport btc to cnc

bridgeportman21 wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:
> > bridgeportman21 wrote:
> >
> > > i just picked up a bridgeport btc (tape) machine i would like to
> > > convert it to cnc. evertthing works so i would like to do it as
> cheap
> > > as possible. it will be my first project. any ideas
> >
> > Is this 2-axis or 3 under control? Does it have steppers or servo
> motors?
> > What control is (was) on it? When you say everything works, do you
> > mean the control is working, too? That's a bit rare!
> >
> > Jon the machine came out of a working shop. it has a tool changer
> 22 i believe. long black motors i guess they are steppers.

No, the long, black motors are most likely SEM DC servo motors. That makes
it a much newer machine, and more desirable. Don't take them off and put
steppers on it! In fact, I just don't understand what you mean with "convert it
to CNC". It apparently is a fully working CNC machine already.

Jon