Re: Bridgeport Manual to CNC Conversion...
I just retrofit a Bridgeport Boss5 mill with Linux cnc, I was shopping around and was considering a manual Bridgport as well, but changed corse when I started costing out the 3 ball screws needed. I purchased a old Boss 5 mill with bad control. I went with stpepers because the mill aready had them on it and they worked. You could get a BOSS 6 or later that had DC servos if that is the route you want to take. You will if you are paitent, be able to purchase a BOSS with bad controls for likley less than the ball screws alone will cost for you conversion. That is my .02
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