recomendations for CNC'ing a lathe ( was Re: Lathes

i use turbocnc it has threading works good with steppers mine is a
taig lathe here is a turbocnc yahoo group check it out


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude
<davemucha@j...>" <davemucha@j...> wrote:

> I should have changed the subject line for this post.
>
> any recomendations on motor sizes ?
> software ?
>
> Dave
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude
> <davemucha@j...>" <davemucha@j...> wrote:
> > I re-built and rewired the fwd and rev starters on a small

(12x48)

> > lathe today. in talking we spoke about the CNC table for a mill
> and
> > how much 'modification' to the Bridgeport he would accept.
> >
> > seems the fine feed is a prime candidate for CNC as it is easily
> > connected, easily removed and does not effect the machine.
> >
> > OK, on to the lathe.
> >
> > While we were talking, he asked me what would it take to convert

an

> > engine lathe to CNC and still have full manual use ?
> >
> > As I see it, one would need some beefy steppers or servos. if I

was

> > to undertake this project, he offered to pay for all the parts,

and

> > in exchange, offer free use of the shop. I'm not sure I have the
> > time to do this, but I am interested in putting the basics

together.

> >
> > What is the best way to CNC a lathe ? servo's or steppers ?
> > if one is threading, but not via CNC would it be easy to set a

stop

> > to the cross slide to retrace at the end of the thread ?
> >
> > What software would be most useful for a lathe CNC operation ?
> >
> > Currently I use excel for some of my g-code, and hand enter
> others.
> > this could be as simple as hand or more automated, as we are both
> > somewhat conversant with g-code.
> >
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Trest
> > <cncprojects0@h...>" <cncprojects0@h...> wrote:
> > > Hi Bill,
> > >
> > > This is off topic here and the list owner does not allow these
> > types
> > > of questions.
> > >
> > > Try this group for your answer>
> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/9x20Lathe/?yguid=129236731
> > >
> > > They will help you out there with the answer.
> > >
> > > Try to keep questions in the Cad,cam,edm,dro area and you are

in

> > the
> > > right place. Folks here will be glad to help in these areas.
> > >
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, ccq@x wrote:
> > > > Hi gang;
> > > >
> > > > Got a question: Whats the difference between a bench lathe

and

> > an
> > > engine lathe?
> > > > What will one do that the other won't, etc?
> > > >
> > > > Bill
> > > >
> > > > --