Think to design and make new design now with MACH3
never tried this system

Try to do this with Vista and USB-control device ??

TOS carouselle lathe    spindle 30kW  diam. about 1000mm

Put new ballscrews and new spindle drive system
Z-axis larger movement   maybe +700mm`s
Maybe tool changer too

I tell You more when start this project tomorrow.

KAK