Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Total Novice - Not a Clue

my dad just purchased for his shop:
http://www.emachinetool.com/usedcnc/catalog/vertical.cfm?ProductID=11397 (a
series II bridgeport), and one of the axis doesn't manually turn (I guess it
wouldn't turn via software either).. any idea how hard that would be to fix?
and why is everyone saying servo is better than steppers?
and can the bridgeport I or II , even though it already has that wacky
computer attachment, be hookd up to a normal computer (out of the box) and
use deskcnc, or other software like that?


thanks a ton!-Lee

----- Original Message -----
From: "Raymond Heckert" <jnr@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Total Novice - Not a Clue


> You can probably pick up a used (but working) Bridgeport SERIES I CNC, for
> between $1,000 & $2,000. Run it for awhile, and plan on replacing the
> controls and converting to Servo motors someday, but make chips in the
> meantime.
>
> RayHex
>
> ----------
> > From: jerrysteel2000 <jerrysteel@...>
> >
> > 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.
>
>
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