Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tree Journeyman 300

One note here. Kwik switch 300 tooling is very cheap
compared to 200. Watch ebay, 300 collets go for $12 to $15
where 200 collets go for $45 to $100. There is a guy selling
200 and 300 collets now, most of the 300's don't sell.

Pete.

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From: "vrsculptor" <vrsculptor@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 8:21 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tree Journeyman 300


> Ian,
> I converted a Tree 300 using Gecko 320's, a homemade power supply and
> Mach2. The axis servos are 90vdc but run fine at ~60 volts. The spindle
> motor (4HP, 180vdc with encoder) could be a problem. I used the
> original servo amp. If the amp or motor is out you may have a challenge.
>
> Also.. most Trees cam with kwik switch 300 tooling. Its getting hard to
> find and can be expensive. I got my machine fully tooled.
>
> The machine is rigid (7,000 pounds) and very accurate.
>
> Roger
>
>
> Theres a huge acroloc
>> maching center and a tree journeyman 300 cnc. My question is do any
> of
>> you know much about these mills. What kind of canidate is it to be
>> retrofitted to a PC based cnc.
>
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