Hello everyone. I'm a home hobbyist with a sieg mini lathe (7x14). I use it mainly for making/modifying torch (flashlight) parts as well as other stuff when the opportunity arises.
I wish to add a power feed to the cross slide. I may one day like to go full cnc but honestly that seems quite daunting to me as I have little to no technical knowledge about it. Which is really why I'm here to ask -
Are these the right components to rig up a power feed? -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CNC-Single-Axis-TB6600-4A-CNC-Two-Phase-Hybrid-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-/401226034212?hash=item5d6aef6c24:g:TzAAAOSw44BYKrl w
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-Speed-Regulator-Pulse-Signal-Generator-Board-/122062023686?hash=item1c6b76ac06:g:ydQAAOSw44BYIYP z
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CNC-Router-Mill-Machine-NEMA23-300-Oz-in-Stepper-Motor-High-Torque-3A-Dual-Shaft-/351955308160?hash=item51f22bce80:g:TykAAOSw44BYdr3 Q
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Pcs-KW11-N-TEMCo-Micro-Limit-Switch-Roller-Arm-Subminiature-SPDT-Snap-Action-/201477369390?hash=item2ee8fcae2e:g:6rAAAOSwnH1WXpo m
I also have a 500w psu with variable voltage 11-18v.
Re: Hello and I want to add a power feed to my SC3
If you just want a nice power feed steppers are probably a bit overkill. You can use a DC motor with a variable resistor to control the speed (feedrate). Go to the junkyard and grab a power window motor, they have a very high power output for the size and run on a convenient 12VDC. Pretty easy to wire in limit switches as well.
Re: Hello and I want to add a power feed to my SC3
Thanks for the suggestion. I guess an electric window motor will have low revs for the task too. Sounds easy enough. I'll try find some others who have done this on YouTube.