Hi  every one  ihave a hardinge chnc 1 precsion  1986  i want to change over to mach3 but this machine has  air driven  collet,part shute, parting off tool and
tool changer it is 240 volt  3 phase . I have  researched and i think going to use some parts from cnc4pc but can any one tell me what   XML and  other softwear will be  needed to make this work.

p.s.   i can do the  wiring and  mechanical that is easy hard stuff is COMPUTER PROGRAMS plug and play is fine so please keep it simple thanks

thanks for any help

You are likely going to need something like a PLC to get all the I/O you will require. Have a look in the ShowNtell section as a few people have done the Hardinge.
Hood