Re: Completely new to all this...

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "wvickery2003"
<wvickery2003@y...> wrote:

>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I am completely new to all this CNC stuff.
>
> I would like to find out a bit about converting a chinese

mill/drill

> to CNC operation. I don't don't have anything at the moment.
>
> I am aware that I would need a PC, stepper controller board, power
> supply(???) and stepper motors. Would Nema size 34 stepper motors
> work (well) with a mill/drill machine? Would a Xylotex 4-axis
> controller be able to control size 34 motors (is the amperage etc
> correct)? What kind of power supply do you need?
>
> Are there any other reasonable (cheap...) controller boards around
> that would work and what could I do if I wanted to control the
> spindle and coolant from the computer?
>
> Sorry that I am asking so many questions which probably
> seem 'stupid', but I've got to start somewhere...
>
> Thanks in advance
> Warren

Hi Warren,

I don't mean to sound flippant, but almost all the questions you are
asking have been answered over and over in the archives.

Spend a little time reading the archives and it will be like a mini-
collage course.

If you want to download the whole shebang, try PGOffline. it will
allow you download the whole list of posts from the very beginning so
you can read up on the topics of your interest.


If you have time, google for the homier site and get on their mailing
list. they will tell you when they will have a local show (If they
ever do) that is within 50 miles of you.

They sell a drill/mill for $200 and a Mill/drill for $600 at the
show. shipping costs for either from Homier makes Harbor Freight the
better choice.

Pick a unit, Bridgeport, Rong-Fu and then read all you can from those
who already converted. Best resources you'll find.

Dave