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  1. 09-30-2006, 12:49 AM #1
    jdmech
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    Question Manual lathe conversion to CNC -

    We've got a manual 13x40 Acra lathe (gear driven) and was wondering if there was anyone that makes a ballscrew & motor drive kit for this standard size lathe? It seems that there are a few software makers like Mach3 that look pretty good but need the other pieces to the 'puzzle'.


    Thanks - JD

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  2. 09-30-2006, 12:53 AM #2
    NC Cams
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    Lathes are not easy to fo "bolt on" CNC conversions to CNC. To understand why, look thru these:

    Lathe retrofits
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...lathe+retrofit

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...lathe+retrofit

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...lathe+retrofit
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  3. 10-02-2006, 10:32 PM #3
    jdmech
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    Thanks NC -

    After reading through those discussions I have a more clear view of the phonebook with used machinery sales ads in them -

    Thanks - JD

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