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I would be interested in hearing how this is going as well. I've got an old Hurco BMC30 w/ Delta 20 controller, and I'm considering a swapout to Linux CNC as well. I've seen a lot about home builds...

I have an old MHP-30, which is a Hurco BMC-30 before Hurco was around. Same machine. How has your conversion to LinuxCNC gone? My machine has a Delta20 controller. It's currently functioning ok,...

I've got an old MHP MHP-30 machine (a "pre-Hurco" BMC30, is my understanding). It's running a Dynapath Delta 20 controller. The machine is currently running. However, it's getting old, requires...

I've got an old Hurco MHP-30 (BMC-30), running Dynapath controller. I've found a MCX6 post for the Dynapath 10/20. Would that work for the Hurco, or would I need to mod it for it to run the Hurco? ...

THANK YOU! That's exactly what it was! Upon further inspection, I found that one of the connectors going to the contactor had become slightly loose. Not enough that I noticed it by eye, but I felt...

Short version: I'm getting a fault that "spindle not within 10% of commnd" error.

Long version: Purchased machine early July. 1990 MHP-30 w/ Dynapath Delta 20 control. Under power and cutting...

Going to look at it tomorrow. Anyone have any input, pointers, things to look for, etc with this specific model?

I'm looking to pick up a prototyping machine to use in my home-shop. I've been saving for something like a Fadal 3016, or maybe a Haas VF1. The idea of having something with an ATC, production...

Thanks for this back-n-forth, guys. I appreciate hearing from both perspectives. In some ways it makes the decision more difficult, but I feel there's no such thing as too much education.

Which is why I'm strongly tempted to break my own rule, and get "less machine for more money". Cars, motorcycles, houses, etc...I can usually buy a good used deal, or even a "fixxer upper" without...

It's great to hear from you guys who have / run the "real mills" (Haas, Fadal, Hurco, etc) as well as the Tormach. Every time I decide "I'm going with the Tormach", I go over to PM (or other threads...

This tells me a lot. I'm currently trying to decide between a used 3016, used ProtoTrak, or a new (or used, if I can find one) Tormach.

I've taken several semesters of CNC / Machine Tool Tech at...

This post really has my interest. I've been going back and forth about buying a "hobby grade" Tormach, or a "working" grade used machine (most likely a ProtoTrak, or maybe a used Fadal.

I have...

Not too late at all. I appreciate all the input. The seller stated he was going to be busy through the end of June, and I haven't heard from him since that call (early June). I don't mind spending...

Thanks for the continued input, guys. I must admit, the feedback I'm receiving here has me wondering if this is really the route I want to go.

moldcore, can you send me a PM or e-mail with the info on your unit?

Current owner of the mill in my OP thinks the board will support a 4th axis, but he isn't certain. He said he'll check on...

I don't mind paying more for a "better" machine. However, I'm looking for one...now. We've got a baby arriving at the end of October, so I need to have everything done and set up by...

The seller and I have both been pretty busy lately, but I think we're looking at actually finalizing at the end of June.

I thought I'd ask again for any input regarding this unit / purchase, or...

The shop I'm working with has a variety of CAD / CAM software. Catia V5 R20, Vellum, the Omax stuff for the water jet, and a niche product they love...AuraCAM / mill / turn. Specifically, Aura...

I'm looking to put my first CNC machine in the garage. A friend's boss has a Partner III for sale. The owner of the mill is replacing it with a Hurco Eagle. This owner is a private "tinker in my...

I have a friend who's boss has a Partner IV for sale. The owner of the mill is replacing it with a Hurco Eagle. This owner is a private "tinker in my garage" owner, and the machine has not ran...

I'd like to have a mobile platform to work on models while visiting the in-laws, on trips, etc. Low parts count, and I don't need world-beating performance. Just a laptop that will run reliably,...

Tooling, vice, phase converter would need to fit within this budget, though I could stretch it for a "great" deal. CAD / CAM does not need to be figured in to the budget, due to availability for a...

What would you recommend? Current plans are to take a couple hobbies I have, prototype some parts, and see if I can turn this into a business. Should prototypes work out, and volume be generated,...

JoeBean,

Thanks! That's basically where I'm at, as well. Tormach / Novakon / used VMC. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, the used VMC's are somewhat of a crap shoot. I don't have the...

Hmm...interesting info. Tag, as I'm currently debating between the NM-200 V2 and the Tormach 1100.

I'm currently trying to decide between the Tormach 1100 and the Novakon NM200 V2. Of course, hearing there is some sort of "defect" with the NM200 sends up some red flags for me...

Just wondering if we have any more information / users / experience in relation to the Novakon / Tormach discussion.

I, for one, think this is interesting information, and I appreciate you sharing it.

So, I've run across one of these:
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