I'm pretty new to CNC and need some help on getting a machine running.
I recently bought a CNC router and I use Mach3 to run my programs. Works great.
I ended up with a CNC lathe last week, it's in need of an overhaul. Being new to CNC, I assumed that since the lathe was running servos I could just order a set of what the router has and be golden. Wrong. I ordered two gecko320X drives, smoothstepper, c25 terminalboard, and a 1200w power supply. Get into the lathe today and upon further inspection the servos are AC and at .9kw each, I would probably be under powered anyway.
I'm not sure how to proceed. The servos are Fanuc b6/2000 and require:
1)
2) 0V Reference voltage
3) IRC Note) Phase R motor current signal
4) ISC Note) Phase S motor current signal
5)
6)
7)

9) 0V Reference voltage
10) 0V Reference voltage
11) 24VC +24V power
(with tolerance of ±10%)
12) 15VC +15V power
(with tolerance of ±10%)
13) -15VC -15V power
(with tolerance of ±10%)
14) 5VC +5V power
(with tolerance of ±5%)
Can I even use the smooth stepper to get these voltages and how do you get negative voltage??
I'm thinking I may be better off to sell the AC servos and swap out for DC?
Any help is appreciated.