Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Surface Grinder conversion

I also have an old tool and cutter grinder that I was thinking of CNCing once the mill is finished. I was thinking about using steppers/drivers and then a PIC based project to do the maths and move the axis's.

I didn't want to use a PC and CAM software because of space.

Regards,

Terry



I have a small, hand operated surface grinder (about 9"x5" travel).

It's not very exciting taking off metal operating it by hand :-)

Has anyone done a CNC conversion of one? Are there pitfalls/problems to
watch out for?

G-Code wouldn't seem to be needed. I was thinking of using a small single
board computer to drive the three axis via Gecko drives. I'm thinking of
simple functions like "grind this X/Y area to a depth of Z in steps of
Delta" ....

Cheers,

Chuck Hackett
"Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment"
7.5" gauge Union Pacific Northern (4-8-4) 844
Railroad: Camp Creek Railroaders, Waverly, Nebraska, USA (3000', 7.5")
Home: Elkhorn, Nebraska (just west of Omaha)


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