Re: R2E4 retro?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" <cncxyztech@y...> wrote:

> AJAX has a complete package for your tired R2E4. It does come with
> new motors, pre-programmed PLC and goodies you'll need to get it
> rocking again. I have heard that their warranty sucks but if you

are

> looking for a quick fix at a cheap price you might give them a

look.

> If your like me and not nuts about reinventing the wheel with a
> bunch of junk you bought from an online auction it might be right
> for you. The AJAX control is the same as a Centroid if you are
> familiar with that and has a user friendly interface. This is not

an

> endorsement for AJAX by any means just some advice for a cheap

quick

> fix. Now if you are more serious and have a couple of bucks for an
> industrial hardened control my choice is FAGOR as they are top
> drawer. That's what I have on my machines and I like all my

controls

> the same. It saves time reading the books or trying to remember the
> ins + outs of each control. Especially for me since I may be away
> from the shop for weeks at a time. I do have an ACU-RITE MILLPWR on
> one of my BP's and like it a lot but prefer all the controls the
> same for the reasons I stated.
> Journeyman Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Field Service Technician,
> Tom
>
> Check out AJAX: www.ajax.com
>
> hometown.aol.com/cncxyzservicetec/myhomepage/tccbusiness.html

Tom:
Thanks for the info, this is the first site I have seen that has
Bridgeport BOSS systems listed specifically. It appears that alot of
components could be reused and a bare minimum purchase would be the
I/O board and software. Thanks again.