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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4, Modbus and HuanYang VFDs

« on: November 20, 2018, 02:55:43 PM »

Thats not good to hear.

How were you abke to tell?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4, Modbus and HuanYang VFDs

« on: November 20, 2018, 09:09:38 AM »

+1 on needing an answer to this issue ( although I am not that far on yet, I should be soon)

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General Mach Discussion / Recommendations needed for motion controller to use on CNC lathe project.

« on: January 27, 2014, 09:41:08 AM »

Hi Folks,

I am still debating converting an old (but little used)small  manual lathe to CNC, using stepper motors & ball screws.

I have  worked out ( and had recommendations) on what direction to go mechanically.
I am however stuck on one point. I wish to do screw cutting on this lathe.
I have been informed that Mach3 can only handle 1 pulse per main spindle rotation. I understand that this may cause issues with screw cutting and make's multi start threads a no go area.

I have also been informed that the only solution to this, is to use a motion controller. I know the CSMIO plus the additional threading module will work. I realise that these are designed for industrial applications, but that is  a bit out of my budget.

Are there alternatives, know to produce good results at a more affordable price?

Thanks