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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Hardinge HXL-S Again ! Is it worth it ?
« on: August 30, 2008, 07:18:24 PM »
Hi Guys, I am new to the forum , and a newbie possible retrofitter ! I need a little advise. I have been on the lookout for a cnc mill as a retrofit project for some time but have not turned up a machine yet that suits my needs and budget. What I have found, is a little Hardinge HXL-S lathe though, which I can buy for the value of its weight in scrap. I know that some of you guys have done quite a bit of work with this model in the past, and I have read the posts, my question is though, bearing in mind I feel I can cope with all the wiring and machining mods myself, ( with help from this forum ) how much (Ballpark) would it cost for me to get this little machine fitted out to run from a PC. Is the AC motor conversion a must ?
The machine has both collet and 3 Jaw chuck, the auto parting tool, a 2 way auto tool post, a none working bar feeder, but no tailstock.
It powers up and shows the read outs on screen, but when you try to move anything in any direction it does seem to try to move, but then does nothing.
As I said, I was wanting a cnc mill project, but I would hate to see this machine going on the scrap pile, If I thought I could bring it back to life for a small (ish) outlay I would give it a go !
What do you guys think, should I walk away and save my pennies for what I really want, or is it worthwhile giving this a go !
The machine has both collet and 3 Jaw chuck, the auto parting tool, a 2 way auto tool post, a none working bar feeder, but no tailstock.
It powers up and shows the read outs on screen, but when you try to move anything in any direction it does seem to try to move, but then does nothing.
As I said, I was wanting a cnc mill project, but I would hate to see this machine going on the scrap pile, If I thought I could bring it back to life for a small (ish) outlay I would give it a go !
What do you guys think, should I walk away and save my pennies for what I really want, or is it worthwhile giving this a go !