Bridgeport Manual to CNC Conversion... - CNCzone
WEBMay 13, 2016 · Re: Bridgeport Manual to CNC Conversion... Originally Posted by davek0974. So far the project is heading towards... Converting my manual machine, Using CSMIO/A controller, 750w servo motors with 3:1 reduction I think 3:1 is ok here as the old girl won't like massive rapids, it increases torque and increases resolution.
New Machine Build Bridgeport quill ball screw conversion - CNCzone
WEBJul 6, 2020 · Bridgeport quill ball screw conversion. This will be a complete conversation using hiwin ground ball screws, dc servos, Machdrives BRA dual encoder servo drive along with Sino glass scales for the second encoder with mach3 or 4. I know everyone has seen a lot of BP conversions so I’ll focus on the quill drive setup much like the Keith Elrod kit.
What size servo/stepper motors for Bridgeport? - CNCzone
WEBApr 19, 2012 · This machine is used daily and probably has over 1000 hrs. of operation on it. ~3 NEMA 34 1380 oz/in 6amp/phase 4 wire steppers for $175 off ebay. (I used shafts and couplers from Misumi and made adapter plates to mount the NEMA 34 bolt pattern to the bridgeports NEMA 42 mounts.
anyone using mcmaster's bridgeport ballscrew kit? - cnczone.com
WEBJan 10, 2010 · anyone using mcmaster's bridgeport ballscrew kit? I'm kicking around the idea of putting some ballscrews on my 9x42 Bridgeport, possibly for a future cnc conversion but for now, just to fix some worn nuts with no more adjustment. Mcmaster sells a kit for $700 for both screws with nuts and the yolk. Mcmaster's part number is 29995A74.
Build Thread Bridgeport Series 1 Retrofit - CNCzone
WEBAug 29, 2016 · So this is the start of my build thread. Since I have X,Y, and Z under CNC control, I am happy. I will share with you next what I've learned along the way. Similar Threads: Bridgeport cnc series 1 retrofit; New Machine Build-Another Series 1 Bridgeport Retrofit; Bridgeport Series 1 MK 2 retrofit; Bridgeport Series II un-retrofit. Bridgeport ...
Clone Knee mill Z axis CNC Conversion kit - cnczone.com
WEBThis is a complete kit for a Z-axis CNC conversion using the quill on a Bridgeport Clone knee mill. BP clones are not all the same so I cannot guarantee this kit will fit your mill without modification. I made all the brackets and parts myself. I used the z axis in cnc mode sparingly but it worked well.
Bridgeport Manual to CNC Conversion... - Page 3 - CNCzone
WEBMay 20, 2017 · Re: Bridgeport Manual to CNC Conversion... You will get full torque across most of the RPM range of operation. HP is a measure of work based on Torque X rpm / 5252. A full blown servo would be the Cats meow BUT you can also get full torque with an invertor rated AC motor and a good VFD. (;-) TP. Posted via …
Convert Smithy Granite 1324 MAX to CNC? - cnczone.com
WEBDec 20, 2009 · It depends on what you want to end up with. Since you already have the machine you are aware of the limits of the milling function. The fact that you are asking on this forum indicates that the CNC system offerred by Smithy is not what you want. If you want to end up with a full CNC machine to produce parts, …
Australia BF20L plus CNC kit from Red Fox Machinery
WEBMar 1, 2015 · Re: BF20L plus CNC kit from Red Fox Machinery. BF20 is too small for a ford V8 engine, even a bridgeport is too small. You'll need a 'huron' style mill to work on V8 blocks. You might get the heads on a RF45 benchtop, BF20 lacks that extra 4 inches of table. Benchtop mills are the perfect size for 4 cylinder motorcycle engines, not …
Best CNC Lathe Conversion - cnczone.com
WEBFeb 27, 2020 · If your Romi Lathe has Brushed DC servo's you can do a Centroid Kit for cheap. The DC All-In-One board can run 3 Brushed DC servo's up to 15 amps. The boards costs $2300. You can do the whole build for under 5 grand if you can do the work yourself, that should include a computer as well.