Re: RE: Re: Digital screwcutting "gearbox

> My 2c worth here is to forgo the electronics and use a PC running something
> like turbocnc or emc. I say this as one who has a knowledge of electronics
> and builds his own drivers and other gizmos.
> I also think you should then add a stepper to the x axis. It's one of those
> "Having done this, for a small amount of extra effort you get all this"
> things.
> With one stepper and a sensor you get an infinitely variable lead screw. Add
> an additional stepper and it will turn the threads to an exact ISO profile
> using a single point tool add a shoulder and do many other tasks.
> Even if you just stick with the stepper on the lead screw and a spindle
> sensor, Turbo CNC on an old dos laptop is much more versatile than a
> dedicated bit of electronics.
>
> All IMHO of course :-)
>
>
> PK

EMC cannot handle lathe threading.
It's been on the cards for about 5 years but still not here yet.

John S.

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> I found a company that used to make such a thing here in the uk some while
> back, when i contacted them they said that they has some bits left but not a
>
> complete kit and were not interested in selling any of it, shame really.
>
> Gavin
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