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BR549,  

I should have mentioned this, but we can't get the current control to communicate via the rs232.  The people we had working on it basically gave up.  This is why i want to update it to mach.  

What is the list of things that i need to get to start.  

3 drives that can take 140V
encoders (what type)  (the motors have extended shafts on the back for the current encoders (looks like an armature with 4 brushes)
and what else?


A VMC and a turning center is on the wish list, but we need to pick up a laser first to take the pressure off of the waterjet,  so we are going to utilize this mill for a while to get started with.

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the crusader control and the drives work fine, i am wanting to update the components to run mach.   Is there any written guides that explain the conversion and wiring process.  the dugong drives look like they'd be fine.   I do not know what kind of encoders are on the back of the motors, but there are some.  At least there is a provision to mount a new encoder.

Any assistance is highly appreciated

Matt

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Hello everyone, 

My name is Matt Wilkinson,   I'm a new half owner of a waterjet and powder coating job shop.  The original owner repo'd the business last year and about a month or so ago, he offered my wife and I, a half share of the place if i'd come in.  So naturally, I took a leap.    I ended up here, because in the corner, there is a Supermax knee mill with an Anilam controller.   He bought it a few years ago because the guy he had working for him told him how much money they could make with it and that he could run it and get work for it..  It has sat in the corner ever since and hasn't milled a single part.  I just posted a thread asking for assistance in converting it to mach.

I'm sure i'll be asking all kinds of questions.

Matt

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Hi all, 

I know the destination, but am unsure of the road.   

I have a Supermax mill with an Anilam crusader 2 control, glass scales and SEM permanent magnet dc 140v servo motors on x and y (i'm not sure of whats on the z as i forgot to look.  The motors look to have some sort of an encoder on the back.   

My question is what do i need in total to get an accurate and reliable mach driven mill.   I would eventually like to add a rotary 4th as well.   Fabricating any sort of an enclosure is no problem, we have a waterjet to do any cutting that i need to do.

If someone doesn't mind spending the time to educate an idiot, i would be highly greatfull.

Matt Wilkinson
Apex Fabrication
Klamath Falls, Or

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