Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Monarch 10EE retrofit

I would look at MachineMate CNC controller which if you get it without a
custom front panel is more reasonable and is hardened for both temperature
and vibration. Baldor makes a drive that will control brushless servo's
that are reasonable but rock solid.


Harko

On 4/24/06, John Dammeyer <johnd@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Marcus,
>
> The best approach if you want full featured CNC for your lathe is MACH3, a
> PC running at least a Gigahertz and some sort of parallel port interface
> module that let's you connect to a couple of stepper motor drivers. The
> drivers will need a power supply for the motors.
>
> If all you want to do is threading at a minimal cost, at the E-Leadscrew
> group we're working on an Electronic Leadscrew where the parts cost is
> definitely under $150 including the micro-stepper driver for a 3Amp 55V
> motor. A 10" lathe may well require a larger motor although if all you
> need
> it for is threading then that may not be an issue. I've used it to cut
> both
> imperial and metric threads on a 7" homebuilt Gingery Lathe. Have yet to
> add the stepper motor interface to my SB Heavy 10L.
>
> Check the group archives. Lots of folks have done this.
>
> John Dammeyer
>
>
>
> > Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Monarch 10EE retrofit
> >
> >
> > Hi All:
> > I'm looking for a good solution for converting a Monarch
> > 10EE to 2 axis
> > CNC with spindle encoder for threading.
> > I can do the mechanical part without difficulty...what I'm
> > looking for is
> > advice on motor control hardware and software.
> > I'm looking for a serious industrial-grade solution
> > here...I'll spend what I
> > have to, to get something in the class of a Harrison Alpha or
> > comparable
> > machine.
> > I'm thinking that means DC brush servos at least.
> > I'm not interested in a big construction and scrounging
> > project, so I'm
> > looking for close to a turnkey retrofit as I can get without
> > going the
> > Omniturn route.
> > (It looks like I can only buy a complete package from them,
> > and I don't care
> > for their mechanical implementation)
> > Be aware that I have very limited electronics skills but I do
> > have access to
> > a genius level industrial and motion controls guy who is
> > always more than
> > willing to help.
> > I also have access to a couple of buddies who are brilliant
> > with software
> > and are experienced with stepper motion control but not quite
> > so well-up on
> > servos.
> >
> > From what I've described so far, can any of you recommend a
> > route to follow?
> > Whom do I talk to for servomotor controllers and servo amps
> > and all that
> > jazz?
> > Are there good packages out there with decent support?
> > Any vendors lurking who want to pitch me their wares:... Fred
> > Smith...Jon
> > Elson...Others?
> > I eagerly await any and all replies.
> > Cheers
> >
> > Marcus
> >
> >
> >
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