Hi all
Just thought I'd float an idea I have for modifying a DM2400 I recently purchased for conversion to mach3 and modern motors.
I had previously purchased a 2000 and sold the spindle and drive electronics, prefering to put a taig spindle and motor on it instead (doh!!(chair)) I have a build log of the conversion floating around in the dyna forum if you are interested. Anyway, that has since put me on the hunt for a nicer spindle than the taig spindle, but still in a size that I could reasonably adapt for use on the Dyna frame.
I recently picked up a VDI40 ER25 live tool thinking that it could do the trick.
So I'm thinking the simplest thing to do is skip the DM2400's column and attach the live tool horizontally to the Z column. Check out the pics:Attachment 214620Attachment 214622
The VDI live tool is connected to the Z carriage with 4 bolts... not the usual VDI wedge lock.
Just throwing this out there for some feedback
Here are some pro's and con's
Pros:
more stiff configuration
possible limited CNC turning
better chip clearing from gravity
the part to adapt the VDI tool to the DM2400 is easier to make
Z assembly is lighter
Con's
limiting capacity/working envelope
must change y axis homing switch position
will require a new motor (expensive?)