Re: 14x40 lathe conversion

Hi Dan,

Would you mind forwarding me those pics? I converted my Grizzly 1006 mill, and used
your 4 axis servo controller and got the motors from you too. Now I want to do the same
for my G9249 12" x 37" Belt Drive Gap Bed Lathe (using the same controller for both the
lathe and mill), but not really sure how to do it. Also, I don't know how much motor I
need.. can you provide some advice? I'd probably get the motors from you again if you
have something suitable.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@...> wrote:
>
> I helped one of my customers retrofit his 1450 Grizzly lathe. We reused the
> existing X and Z axis leadscrews. I can email you pictures off line.
>
> Dan Mauch
> low cost stepper and servo motors.
> cases for Gecko drives
> kits and assembled 3-4 axis drives
> www.camtronics-cnc.com
> www.seanet.com/~dmauch
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Polaraligned" <polaraligned@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:28 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 14x40 lathe conversion
>
>
> > Can't help it. I have the bug.
> > Now that my BP is closing in on
> > completion I am thinking about
> > gathering what I need to do my lathe.
> > It is a Grizzly 14x40.
> > My question is mounting the ballscrews.
> > I guess I can machine a block to hold
> > the ballnut on the carriage- behind the
> > carriage apron- where the ACME threading
> > screw is. Then mount the ballscrew's
> > right end in a block with a pair of angular
> > contact bearings holding it in place.
> > Now is it just best to let the left end
> > of the ballscrew just float?
> > The legnth of ballscrew I need is over 50".
> > What diameter is appropriate?
> > Anyone have any pictures of a conversion of a
> > lathe like this?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
> >
> >
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