Re: Software

Hi Billyjack

Well the race might be on :) I should be ordering mine when they get
their new shipment in on the 23rd I believe. Not sure what size
servo's to use yet, I'm thinking around 500 oz/in with a 2or3 to 1
reduction. We should compare notes as we go. Not sure if I'm going
with ball screws right away, depends on the backlash. It should be a
good project and learning experience.

Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "pug_harley_corvette"
<bsouthnow@a...> wrote:

> Hey Mike;
> My mill has not been delivered yet. I'm anticipating most likely

2

> weeks since they are closed for inventory. When it arrives and I
> make arrangements to move it to my shop, I'll photograph the

crates

> and post the pix's. From what I've read, lathemaster is great
> quality and the way to go for this size of mill. I also did not

have

> room for a knee mill, nor did I want to have to worry with the

weight

> on my shop floor. The model I ordered is the ZAY7045FG. Thanks

for

> the reply.
> billyjack
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mjc117@s...> wrote:
> > Hi Billyjack
> >
> > What do you think of the lathemaster mill quality and what model
> did
> > you get. I'm thinking about getting model ZAY7045L, I don't have
> the
> > room for a knee mill. I will also cnc it and would like to know

how

> > that works out for you or what you find to be a good fit.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "pug_harley_corvette"
> > <bsouthnow@a...> wrote:
> > > I just recently ordered a few of the parts requred to convert

a

> > > mill/drill to cnc for use in my custom 1911 handgun
> > hobby/business.
> > > I recently ordered a lathemaster mill (after reading a lot of
> > posts),
> > > gecko servo drives, a breakout board, and have on hand some
> servos
> > > (reliance (most likely too small)) and USdigital encoders to
> > instll
> > > on them. I still need to source a power supply and the

software

> > to
> > > use. I am a cnc beginner but have a working knowledge of both
> > > mechanics, electronics as well as computer skills. I think

the

> > > project will be fun and I will learn a great deal about cnc.

I

> > plan
> > > to take advantage and learn from all the knowledge available

on

> > this
> > > site.
> > > My first (and I'm sure not last) question is, what would you
> > > recommend for software to get me started?? Of course, cost is

a

> > big
> > > factor at this stage, at least until I get the mill paid off.

I

> > > can't afford to pay off another wife!!!
> > > I think I need cad software (I have turbocad version 6.5 -

old),

> > cam
> > > software and machine controlling software. I've glanced at

mach

> 2
> > > for control but the other required programs, I'm not quite

sure

> > of.
> > > Any help will be appreciated. I hope to receive the mill in

the

> > next
> > > 3 weeks (they are on vacation this week) and start

construction

> > > shortly there after.
> > > Have a good day and be safe.
> > > billyjack