While I don't need to add a new project at this time this does peak my interest, but it brings up some questions. What type of capabilities can we expect to get by retrofitting one of these older NC machines? I would think they should be more capable than a "Chinese mill" conversion but what is the chance that you would be left owning an unit needing some critical part that you can't afford? Am I also correct in understanding that a 24 station turret mill means that is has room for 24 different tools? While I am still working on my "Small mill conversion" after first doing a "mini mill" I still find myself dreaming of even more capability even though this is all still a hobby.
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:38:10 -0700 From: Kirk Wallace <kwall...@wallacecompany.com> Subject: [Emc-users] Shizuoka on eBay To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Message-ID: <51d74ad2.3030...@wallacecompany.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed In case someone forgot to buy this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290928102085 This one is a little larger than my ST-N. It should be around 4,000 lbs. The seller should be able to help with arranging shipping. It looks like it has servos and resolvers, but mine has steppers, so I don't know for sure. Just add a PC and some interface hardware to the existing drivers and power supplies. There is a tool changer, but it looks like the arm may be missing or doesn't show up in the pictures. The spindle nose looks pretty rough. I don't know why it has threads on the OD. If one has the space, this could be cheaper and easier than converting a cheap new mini mill. Make an offer, and maybe get it cheaper. I have no connection to the seller. I just have a soft spot for Shizuokas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by Windows: Build for Windows Store. http://p.sf.net/sfu/windows-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users