Re: Total Novice - Not a Clue

Hi Jerry
I have a Cnc milling machine and now retrofitting a lathe to newer
electronics it can be done but it's not easy, you have to have time
money and patients and perseverance to get it done other wise you
wasting your time and money retrofitting a bridge port to 3 axis you
have to install ball screws and then the stepper or servo motor's
belt drive connections to the ball screws and then you need a program
and signal generator to drive them and I forgot you also need to get
it all sorted out this is what I am trying to do with a lathe I am
working on right now compatibility issue can drive you nut's that is
unless you purchase a complete system from a dealer already set up
and running.

Rg's
Dennis


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "jerrysteel2000"
<jerrysteel@h...> wrote:

> Hi Guys...
>
> I know nothing at all about CNC and before I start finding out more
> and lusting after a system, I've got a question...Whats it going to
> cost ?
>
> Ok I know thats like 'how long is a bit of string', but I'm after a
> very rough idea.
>
> A Mill about Bridgeport size.
> cnc on 3-axis
> I was a computer programmer before I retired ('C') so I'm ok with
> that side.
> Have used manual lathes & mills for many years, so I'm ok there.
>
> solder, components, pcbs & I do NOT mix, so it all needs to

be 'plug

> & play'.
>
> Anyone want to make a guess what sort of money I need to spend ?
> I want something that is going to work reliably & not require
> constant tinkering. The idea is to use the system, not make it an
> ongoing project in its own right, but cost is VERY important.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jerry