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General Mach Discussion / Positioning of CNC machine

« on: May 30, 2012, 12:15:43 PM »

Is there a quick way to go to home position or any postion in x,y and z rapidly without using the stepping function?

Thanks in advance, Vikingman

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General Mach Discussion / Hercus PC 200 CNC lathe retrofit

« on: October 08, 2007, 06:48:31 PM »

We have a Hercus PC 200 CNC lathe that is not working, it loses home.  It has 8 position tool turret and uses servo motors with I believe Hewlet Packard HEDs encoders.  I would like to convert it to to run under mach 3.  Is it a good idea or leave it as is and have it repaired?

To have it repaired is a major pain in the neck as it is made in Australia, a traveling repair person goes across the U.S. and have to get on his schedule.
Mach 3 would be a much better interface.   Thanks!!