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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / South Bend Fourteen Lathe conversion

« on: January 30, 2013, 12:34:58 PM »

Hello all, we are converting a 1981 south bend fourteen , using the mach3 lathe kit, 750oz teco servo motors. This machine Is in good condition,  we painted it right after we bought it, and have been running it on a regular basis..as far as the conversion, we have the servos mounted On aluminum plates , and will drive the lead screw and crosslide with timing belts. the lathe has a vari- drive, but speed will be controlled by  a 3HP Mitsubishi VFD .it should be here tomorrow, and I think all we will will lack are limit switches and a box for the motion control and drivers. After this is done, the lathe will get flood coolant, and a custom aluminum enclosure .I'll post more current pics asap. The front drive will eventually be moved to the back of machine, for now faster is better.All input and advice is greatly appreciated.
I'll update pics soon