Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Grizzly CNC conversion

Hi David,

As part of your "learning curve" check out Flashcut at
http://www.flashcutcnc.com/index.html and JRA Co at
http://www.jraco.com/ both are excellent systems - the Flashcut is a
little easier to set up but the JRA system has an excellent handwheel
and a bit more performance. Both can provide motor/power
supply/controller kits that you can basically just bolt to your
machine. I have both systems and am very happy with tech support for both.

Download and read their user manuals - a lot of very helpful info to
assist you - even if you ultimately choose another system.

Happy shopping!

Cheers, Peter


David A. Frantz wrote:

>Yes there are kits available. I believe if you get a copy of Home Shop
>Machinest magazine or the like you will find adds in them. There is a
>very wide array of possibilites here so it does pay to do some
>research. You have the choice of open loop stepper control to rather
>new servo tehcnologies. As such there is a wide array of possible
>upgrades with corresponding prices.
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>>Being a newbie here I have a question for the "experts" I have had a
>>manual grizzly mill for several years. Being a machinist for a living
>>it was a something I needed at home for my own projects as well as to
>>replace the file and hacksaw I got tired of! I have only recently
>>seen these machines converted to CNC. Not being much of an electrical
>>person. Is there any place I can buy a kit for a CNC conversion of my
>>machine? I am fully capable of building brackets, mounts etc. But
>>when it comes to the power supplies, controls, and modification to
>>motors etc, I am at a loss. I have seen many conversions now, all
>>done by people who have adapted motors, controllers etc from other
>>items never intended to be in a machine shop. ANY advise or
>>information is appreciated. I would rather convert my existing
>>machine then purchase a comlete new unit. Can anyone help? Thanks in
>>advance!
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