Re: Rotary set-up question????

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Russ Waters <mycncworld@y...>
wrote:

> Hi all, hopefully there are some of you that have experience in

adding rotary axis to a cnc milling or even a lathe system..... I know
this is asking a lot, but if you can help get me started in hardware
and software requirement, I would greatly appreciate it!

>
> I am using stepper in my mill and lathe system, MicroKinetics is one

of the controller programs I have access to....

>
> Thanks in advance,
> Russ

Depending on what you are doing, you can put in your axis to replace
the Y axis. the X would allow movement only on centerline, and the
rotary would take the Y controller so would rotate as if it were the Y.

Makes it simplier to get started and play with it that way.

Dave