Originally Posted by Bryscnc I have a standard Southbend/ Bridgeport clone 9x49 mill, I was wondering if anybody has converted one to full 3 axis cnc. I'm sure that there is someone that has had success doing this. I've searched everywhere on this site with no luck. Please help. I'm wanting to go with servo motors, but the steppers are more in my price range. I think the gecko drives is what I'd use with maybe steppers in the 1200 in/oz range.  |
I gather since you mention steppers that you'll concerned about price and are considering an open loop system, if so then see the last 4 issues or so of Home Shop Machinist.
For closed loop control systems, then the other posts to your message are considerations at a higher cost. Maybe check out Ah-Ha out of Minneapolis, MN.
Let's us know what you do.