Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Upgrading a Spectralight lathe and mill

Too MAny Tools...
If you need beefier steppers contact me offline, I have (4) that may be
available, they are NEMA 34 size...
billkichman@...
R. William Kichman, P.E.
Kichman Engineering Associates
103 Old Furnace Road
Cornwall, PA 17016-0643
tel/fax 717/270-0714

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From: "too_many_tools" <too_many_tools@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 1:13 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Upgrading a Spectralight lathe and mill


> Hi,
>
> I have a 1980's vintage Spectralight lathe and mill that I would like
> to upgrade.
>
> These systems were designed around the Sherline lathe and mill. For a
> computer, they used an Apple II with a separate box for the motor
> drive system. For motors, the system has Superior Electronics M062-CF-
> 401E NEMA 23 steppers which are rated for 125 oz.in. at 4.75 V.
>
> What suggestions would the group have for how to upgrade these
> systems to more modern electronics and software? I consider the
> Sherline lathe and mill to be adequate for my usage but would like to
> hear any suggestions as to whether one should upgrade to stronger
> steppers.
>
> I consider there are two avenues available. First would be to upgrade
> both the computer, software and drive electronics. Second would be to
> upgrade only the computer and software while retaining the drive
> electronics. Any suggestions are welcomed in how you think I should
> proceed. As for upgrading the software, I would be interested any
> suggestions with which company to go with.
>
> Thanks In Advance,
>
> Too_Many_Tools
>
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