Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Big VMC comming in next week.

On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:18:42 -0800, Tom <thom@...> wrote:

> Found and bought a Leadwell VMC with some tooling. It has problems with
> the spindle (10HP) but it sounds like electronics (controls) and we can
> fix that. It will be in next week...9,000 lbs!
>
> First objective is to get it running with it's controller. Next is to
> convert it to run with EMC2 and a PC controller.
>
> Hopefully the big honkin' servos and drive are okay (seller claims they
> were rebuilt recently).
>
> We will factor it into our production at some point but for now is
> another "learning experience".
>
> Should prove interesting.
>
> Tom caudle
> www.candcnc.com
>

congratulations, tom! we also went the route of getting bigger machinery a
while back; it's a fun journey!

what control does the leadwell use?


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