Hi everyone!
Im trying to retrofit old Soviet lathe 16K20T1, and so I have a couple of questions about it.
1) Spindle. There is a 11kw DC servo (Bulgar motors 47MBH) on it. Driver will be somewhat like modified UHU (but not the original one) controller. So-there will be STEP/DIR inputs for spindle. The first question- how threads cutting is controlled in EMC? As I understand to cut a very good threads, the detail need to be set on a zero point (from where cutting is started). Can I set a spindle like A axis? This thing will work or not? Or there is no need in servo? Im very confused with this one...
2) Turret. Can EMC control the lathe turret or there is just a manual tool change possible? I have 6-position, AC motor controlled turret (there is possibilities to change it to servo). Position is controlled with magnetic reed switches.
3) Limit/End switches. What is the situation with those?
Thanks for any help!
Guntis