Re: Busy Bee retrofit ?

Ok, I haven't gone out and bought anything yet, but I am getting
quite eager. Can you post a link to the machine you describe? I was
always quite skeptical about the Z axis travel on these mill/drills,
but I never considered tool changes. It seems that these machines
leave much to be desired. Thanks for the advice.

Peter

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, <jess@p...> wrote:
> 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@b...>
> 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
> >
> ....snip
>
>
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