Re: Brdgprt CNC2 w Centroid

Hey - that machine was close to us (we live near winona, mn). Did that machine have ball screws? it sorta sounded like it was converted from a older control - but it was really hard to see..

http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Bridgeport-Series-II-CNC-Vertical-Mill-/260722102371?pt=BI_Mills&hash=item3cb43f9063

as far as conveting it - I am partial to emc2. :)

sam

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Merja" <chuckm@...> wrote:
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> Seller says MAE HY200427071038 Is there a way to test these (by a novice)?
> I mean, I understand the basic construction of a stepper etc, but am rookie
> at debugging. THANKS! C
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> Chuck Merja
> I can tell you that the MAE motors are made in Italy. They are good motors.
> If you have a model number I can give you the specs.
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> Dan Mauch
> dmauch@... <mailto:dmauch%40camtronics-cnc.com>
> low cost gecko cases, drivers and stepper motors
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> <mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com> , "ebiz_59" <chuckm@> wrote:
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> > Well, I dived in today and bought a Bridgeport CNC2 retrofit some years
> ago (1990s) to a Centroid CNC4E. Seller claims works ok, except maybe the
> MAE HY series motor on one axis needs repair/replacing. I don't find much
> about this old of a Centroid Controller in my searching. Can anyone give me
> some advice about it? Can I interface to MACH or is it more of a stand alone
> control system. Manuals? Videos? Advice? THANKS! Chuck
> >
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