Re: cnc lathe/mill

I have just bought a fully functional Hardinge TFB for under $2400
specifically for converting to CNC. The TFB is less desirable than the
HLV-H because it has no screw cutting gearbox (not needed for CNC
anyway). By the time I sell all the electrics, the compound slide and
some of the saddle drive mechanisms I may get another $300 to $500
back. So for under $2000 I have a lathe that is in a different league
to the ones you are looking at.

I plan on fitting servos with Rutex drivers. I need it for precision
work so I will be fitting ground ballscrews. I also want to get
constant surface speed and a slower bottom speed (125rpm is the limit)
so I will be replacing the 2 speed motor with a 2hp vector drive. This
gives me 100% torque all the way from 0 rpm up. However, this is an
expensive luxury you could add later if required.

Paul