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FAQs / Upgrading an old cnc mill
« on: October 21, 2010, 03:32:05 PM »
Hi
Helpful guy on the Denford forum pointed me in this direction for help. I own a 1986 Denford Triac which I would like to use in school. I am quite happy to throw out the existing control electronics and replace these if need be but I need the machine to operate; computer model - conversion / control software - machined product.
I have seen modern equipment in action and a model was generated on Autodesk Inventor, downloaded onto software which converted to G codes (and simulated the machining process) and allowed the mill to operate with minimal user input.
That is ideally what I would like to achieve. Can't afford to buy new mill / router but am prepared to invest some time and cash in the old one if this can be done - is this where Mach 3 comes in?
I would really appreciate any help and advice - many thanks. John
Helpful guy on the Denford forum pointed me in this direction for help. I own a 1986 Denford Triac which I would like to use in school. I am quite happy to throw out the existing control electronics and replace these if need be but I need the machine to operate; computer model - conversion / control software - machined product.
I have seen modern equipment in action and a model was generated on Autodesk Inventor, downloaded onto software which converted to G codes (and simulated the machining process) and allowed the mill to operate with minimal user input.
That is ideally what I would like to achieve. Can't afford to buy new mill / router but am prepared to invest some time and cash in the old one if this can be done - is this where Mach 3 comes in?
I would really appreciate any help and advice - many thanks. John