Hood,
I've been wondering about controlling one of these type of machines with Mach3 also. However, my question not to Turn and Mill at the same time but seperatly using the same computer.
Let me eplain:
Obviously it would be a simple matter to configure Mach 3 Turn to control the X. and Z. axis for turning as on any lathe. The question is could Mach3 also be configured so you could run Mach3 Mill and control the X,Y and Z. axis for milling? In this case the axis used for X used while turning would become Y for milling, the Z axis in turning would become X for milling, and of course the quill in the mill head would be powered with its own motor and that would be the Z axis for milling?
If this would be possible the operator could simply run Turn for lathe work or Mill for milling work. Also, this would have the benefit of being able to use conventional G code both for turning and milling and all this is controlled by the same computer.
Do you think this would be possible?
Thanks,
Kerry Harrison