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AT-300
Hi ya'll
I am new here.
I have an AT-300, its an older machine. I am interested in converting it over to cnc, to help run simpler parts at work. The work the machine is doing right now is mostly threading and turning wooden taper plugs. I have heard a few things about ELS and that may work. Where can i find info or parts to complete this project.
Although it would be cool if it could make more complex parts.
Thanks,
Tyler
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AT300 CNC
Hi,
I have a AT300 that I have converted to cnc.
send me your email address and I will send you some photos.
Cheers,
Glenn
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AT-300 CNC CONVERSION
Here are some pictures of my AT300 CNC conversion.
I Used 3x 282oz in steppers which seem powerfull enough however I think 2:1 ratio is the the best for all gears.
This mill has 2 weak points.
1. The brass Y-Axis nut on the treaded shaft is prone to wear.
2. Back lash on the Y-Axis shaft bearing.
Future plans will be to improve this some how.
The Modifications I made didn't damage/alter the Lathe so I can remove the motors later if I decide to sell it.
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Thanks for the pictures, nice work.
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Re: AT-300
tt-boy, old thread but do you have any updates? Locking into doing something similar with my machine :-)
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Re: AT-300
Tony,
I had several attempts at trying to convert this machine to CNC but it was never very accurate.
The limitation I had was the Y-Axis had to much backlash in the bearing and the Z-Axis was difficult to drive through the rack and pinion gear.
Later I replaced the X & Y-Axis with a lead screw but eventually converted the lathe back to manual control and move the electrioncs over to a CNC router I have amost finished.
Maybe all the issue I had was because my machine was second hand when to got it and it was all a bit worn out.
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