IH mill motor upgrade

[ChrisJ]

Well if you do thread milling, using either a multi-point or a single point, the stock motor will work, since it doesn't require the motor to stop and reverse. You just need a good CAM package to perform the helix toolpath or the program running the machine needs a canned thread milling operation.

Would a servo motor with enough HP be expensive? It sounds expensive.

Chris

[Randall]

Well I installed the motor this weekend and cranked it up. Runs nice and cuts nice now to save up for the cnc conversion. I think I will only switch gears on the H/l lever and use the modio to tell mach3 thru John prentices suggestion thru the modio. I am impressed so far with the power and even with the motor turned down in the low range motor stays cool.
Randy