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  1. 11-20-2010, 12:48 PM #1
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    Bridgeport VMC1000/20 Vertical Machining Centre with Heidenhain TNC2500 Control

    Hi all,

    I'm new to this forum so please go easy on me!

    I'm going to have a look at a 1992 Bridgeport VMC1000/20 on Monday and have a few questions about the control Heidenhain TNC 2500:

    1. I would like to connect this machine via RS232 to a computer so I can feed programs from Mastercam X3. Where would I find the serial port on the machine if it has one?

    2. Does Mastercam X3 (full version) have a post processor for the TNC 2500 control? Also where can I find a guide on how to set the machine control up to talk to my pc?

    3. Are there any common faults with this control and the Bridgeport VMC I should be aware of and look out for?

    I've also attached some pics of the machine, to jog the memory!

    Thanks in advance,

    Paul
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