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    Need help finding servo controllers

    I have searched to no avail, and cannot find a controller that fits my needs.

    I have a Mitek VBM-50 Bed Mill that I would like to retrofit from the current Acramatic 2100 to a more updated solution.

    The only problem I am having is finding servo controllers.

    I need controllers rated for 12.9 amp continuous / 23 amp peak and 180VDC that can be controlled by a step/direction signal. All of the controllers I have looked at that take step/direction commands won't handle the voltage or current necessary...

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance,
    Scott Cawley - Creative Offroad Fabrication
    www.creativeoffroad.com


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    More updated than the A2100?

    I have 3 A2100 powered lathes and they are great. I wish they still made them.
    I also have 1 machine that is running Mach 3 and servos.
    I would expect that if you complete the project, you would not consider it an update. Just my opinion.
    Mach 3 is awesome. It is definately more versatile than most commercial controls, but it can't compete on the performance side yet. Hopefully in the future.
    If you do gut the A2100 please send me an e-mail, maumeemachine@hotmail.com
    I would be interested in the whole system, if the price is reasonable.
    Thanks,
    Kent


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    Wink servo controller

    Hi Scott,

    I advise at http://www.cnczone.com/forums/printt...?t=38465&pp=40

    Hope to help you
    Samak


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    Quote Originally Posted by MMT View Post
    I have 3 A2100 powered lathes and they are great. I wish they still made them.
    I also have 1 machine that is running Mach 3 and servos.
    I would expect that if you complete the project, you would not consider it an update. Just my opinion.
    Mach 3 is awesome. It is definately more versatile than most commercial controls, but it can't compete on the performance side yet. Hopefully in the future.
    If you do gut the A2100 please send me an e-mail, maumeemachine@hotmail.com
    I would be interested in the whole system, if the price is reasonable.
    Thanks,
    Kent
    Thanks Kent. I am e-mailing you now regarding the controller...


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    Hi,
    I am in the process of upgrading my Boxford ACL cnc lathe

    which has
    2 OFF SEM servo motors model No. MT30E4-52 info at
    http://www.sem.co.uk/files/brochure/MT30E4.pdf
    with old Norwin drives info at www.norwin.co.uk
    I will be running it from a PC with Mach 3 software through

    the printer port as the old ANC control has expired.
    I have 4 machines for upgrade and need at least one up and

    running ASAP.
    can you please advise and a price and delivery to
    Dundee Scotland
    Best regards
    Brian Reid
    brian.reid@fsmail.net
    BR


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    You could run those motors with the BSD810A driver.
    You can buy them from MCP Ltd


    Quote Originally Posted by bbrreid View Post
    Hi,
    I am in the process of upgrading my Boxford ACL cnc lathe

    which has
    2 OFF SEM servo motors model No. MT30E4-52 info at
    http://www.sem.co.uk/files/brochure/MT30E4.pdf
    with old Norwin drives info at www.norwin.co.uk
    I will be running it from a PC with Mach 3 software through

    the printer port as the old ANC control has expired.
    I have 4 machines for upgrade and need at least one up and

    running ASAP.
    can you please advise and a price and delivery to
    Dundee Scotland
    Best regards
    Brian Reid
    brian.reid@fsmail.net
    Zapp Automation Ltd
    www.slidesandballscrews.com


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    I need controllers rated for 12.9 amp continuous / 23 amp peak and 180VDC that can be controlled by a step/direction signal. All of the controllers I have looked at that take step/direction commands won't handle the voltage or current necessary.
    My Viper 200 could drive that motor. I can make it run 180 volts by changing a few parts.

    Brian, did you ever get that lathe running?
    Manufacturer of CNC routers and Viper Servo Drives
    www.LarkenCNC.com and www.Viperservo.com


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    Hello,
    I was just wondering if you retrofitted your Mitek mill and if so, do you still have the 2100 components? I'd be interested in some of them.

    Dave
    davereagan@hotmail.com


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