Thanks for writing Jeff.
I knew they were out before I bought the mill, but I thought I would be able to track down the original parts needed. The idea of a retrofit scares me.....I am very new to CNC. I have no clue what I am doing.
I have looked at the retrofit kits from MachMotion.com. I would love to go that route if I knew what to buy.
Another thing that scares me about a retrofit is undercontrolling a machine. I bought this mill because I read that it was fast and accurate...a well built machine all around.(The best I could afford) Is it going to be hard to find a control that will allow the machine to live up to its original standards. In other words, could I retrofit a control that would not be as accurate as the original? Or is it mainly the machine that determines how accurate a cut is going to be?
I guess anything that turns the spindle and moves the table is better than what I've got, huh? ha ha ha
Also, I have read that this machine uses the Bridgeport DX-32 control. Does this help my hunt for the original?
Thanks Again,
Josh  |