Re: Questions

i use turbocnc on my lathe theres a yahoo group for turbocnc theres a
simple encoder drawing you can build i did it works for the spindle
in the files it picks up the spindle rpm then sincs the z axis on
lathe to cut thread join that group turbocnc is more a lathe program
cheap to $20 i use the brewington driver with this it only $125 for 3
axis

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Yesamazza@a... wrote:
> Hi
> I am building a small lathe that I would like to be able to
thread. I
> have not selected a spindle head/motor yet. I am planning to use
steppers
> that are equipped with encoders for the XZ axis. The machine is on
a limited
> budget and I am guessing that a match is in the range of 1/2 hp for
the
> spindle. How involved is electronic gearing and can I use any
motor to power
> it if I use an encoder to keep track of its precise speed. I have
not yet
> selected which of the many controller setups to use I am a bit
confused
> whats-What. Thanks Josh
>
>
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