Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] seeking CNC conversion advice

Tom,

I am in the same boat. Have the same mill and will be converting it. Know
nothing but learning all the time. Keep in touch with any info you find. I
too want to use servo's and keep manual operation available.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "cloutiertom" <tomasc@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 5:17 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] seeking CNC conversion advice


> I just ordered a Rong Fu 45 and am dying to convert it to CNC.
> Basically, I know how to spell CNC, but that's about it. I'd like to
> buy parts that are known to work either on eBay or from a surplus
> house, put them together, and start using the mill! I do research
> work all day long and much of the night and would rather not have to
> re-invent the mill. I'm sure my questions have been asked many times
> before, but any help would be greatly appreciated.
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> I'd like to use servo motors. What size, voltage, drivers, etc? Is it
> feasible to drive the screws directly without belts and pulleys?
> After the mill is CNCed can it still be used manually? Is converting
> to ball screws a must? Is the same size motor suitable for driving a
> rotary table? Can a servo-driven rotary table be accurately
> positioned for jobs such as cutting gears?
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> That's it for now! Thanks,
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> Tom Cloutier
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