Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Busy Bee retrofit ?

If you have not purchased the machine yet then instead get a similar version
with a square support post with dovetails so you don't lose your Z axis and
you can CNC the whole head on the Z axis instead of just the spindle travel.

Just my 2 cents.

Regards
Jess

----- Original Message -----
From: "peterboutakis" <peter@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 6:00 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Busy Bee retrofit ?


> Hi, I am looking to retrofit a busy-bee milling machine:
> http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture?
> &NETID=0345350502040532429&NTITEM=B1976
>
> First off, would you guys recommend this machine to be a good
> candidate for retrofit?
>
> If so, I was wondering where I could obtain parts for a quality
> retrofit? I am assuming I would need quite powerful motors, a
> capable controller, and some ballscrews etc.
>
> What size motors? I have been reading about oz/in and NEMA. It is
> all quite confusing, but I am under the impression that with the
> right hardware this can all be accomplished.
>
> Is there a controller that is everyones favourite? A company that
> has knowledgable staff?
>
> I am assuming that the software to use is called Mach2 by artofcnc.ca
> is that correct?
>
> Thanks alot,
> >From Peter
>
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