Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] BOXFORD 165 HMC

tompkins.robert wrote:

> I have recently acquired a Boxford 165 Horizontal Machining Centre.
> Unfortunately it has no controller (should be BBC or IBM pc) and no
> connection information. Can anyone provide information or experience of
> connecting or upgrading one of these machines?

Mach3 or Emc2 would both equally be suited to your machine.

Mach3 would probably be the easiest to setup and get going.

Where are you in the uk? I have been retrofitting a few of the Boxford
TCL lathes, they are simple machines and fairly easy to retrofit.

Take a look at www.machsupport.com for ideas and plenty of ideas to
enthuse you.

Wayne....


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