Hello guys!
Greetings from Sweden!
I have wanted to have a CNC mill for a long time now and I found this particular one for sale:
I have talked to the owner by phone and managed to get some more info on the machine. He was also kind and sent me some pictures.
Model: SAJO VF54 NC
Year: 1970-1980
Previous use: Used in a small machine shop that made prototype parts for Bofors Arms
Condition: Rebuilt with new bearings and ball screws etc. Not used since rebuilt. Seller describes it to be in very good condition
Tool holder: Pneumatic grip ISO50
The mill has been controlled by some sort of Slo-Syn tape reader. Seller has the original manuals for it.
Here is the electronics:
Movement is provided by 6-lead 0.8V 20A Slo-Syn stepper motors:
I have been operating CNC machines at school (aeronautical engineering) and I’m used to working in CAD /CAM software but when it comes to CNC conversions I’m a total noob.
So what I want to ask is if it’s possible to do a modern CNC conversion of this old NC mill and run it of a PC or should I just go and look for a manual controlled mill and start from there?
Would be great to know your oppinions before bothering the seller to much and wasting his time.
Best regards
Erik