Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC of lathe

Chuck,
 
Much depends on what you want to make.  For simple turnings w/o threads you won't need any encoders if you use an open loop stepper driven system.
 
Jack


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From: ebiz_59 <chuckm@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:04 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC of lathe



 

I've salvaged a wood lathe and an old Craftsman lathe. I'm thinking about venturing into making one or both CNC. I get the need for bed feed and crossfeed steppers, as seen in several kits online, but don't I need some sort of tach/encoder on the spindle too? thanks C




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