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Read its a waste of money to convert a manual machine Keling has a kit with 1200oz steppers that should work for under 1000 or servos for a bit more (used Keling with no problems for the TMC retrofit) Will allow me to create parts that people have asked me to do but i could not with the current capacity of the TMC-1000 Will allow me to create parts larger in size and may be some cyl.
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(re machined ways, dove tails, hand scraped saddle and new rulon on gibs, one shot Bejour lube system, machine is tight)Īlready have phase converter (5hp American Rotary) and step up transformer (600v)running for powerĪlready own Mach 3 license and know how to use itĪlready have R8 collets and tooling that I share with the TMC-1000Ĭan make my own mechanical components and have local suppliers for belts and timing pulleysĬan machine my own ball screw ends an make a new yoke (with help from expert tool makers from the shop I work at) Feel free to add to it with past experience or what ever info you have.Īlready have rebuilt machine that runs very well.
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So I figure I will make a pro and con list. I have read that its better to save your cash and just buy an old cnc and retrofit. Both conversions look great and fairly simple. I watched some videos from Centroid CNC and Flashcut CNC. I feel my only choice is do nothing or give the conversion a shot. I do not have any more room in my small 2 car attached garage for another machine. I would love to have a machine like that but don't want to give up my manual machine. I have seen what Jim Glass has done in the Outback Machine shop. There are conflicting opinions on line about converting a manual machine. I have found that I do not use the BP as much as I did in the past before the CNC. With a machine travel of 6" x 12" I have things that I cannot make for my car hobby. My TMC-1000 is a great little machine.but little. Your needs for improving your mill’s performance and features.I'm thinking about converting my Bridgeport mill to CNC. We offer Centroid CNC and other CNC controls to suit Our rebuilding and retrofit service, both in our shop and on-site on If you are considering a new “turn key” CNC knee mill or CNC bed mill, please consider Babin Machine Tool and our 50 + years of service. If you have your favorite CNC control in mind, please inquire as to availability and an opportunity to quote for you. We also offer a rigid tapping option with the Centroid CNC control.įor Bridgeport Boss series retrofits and conversions, the Centroid M400 is a well designed kit that will keep your rugged CNC mill going for years to come.
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This allows for a full 5 inches of quill travel and a “slim” package that does not interfere with your view of the spindle and tool. More important though, is we will machine the head for the quill ball screw drive utilizing a stout and close to the quill ball screw drive design. Similar to the ProtoTRAK electronic quill movement, we incorporate an encoder for manual quill movement. See our X-Mill section for our own exclusive quill drive for 3-axis CNC. Your Bridgeport knee mill can also be serviced during the CNC retrofit such as performing 2J head repairs or even complete rebuilding, painting included. We offer Centroid CNC and other CNC controls to suit your needs for improving your mill’s performance and features.įor lower cost 2-axis retrofit package, we offer the ProtoTRAK EMX control. Babin Machine Tool offers our Bridgeport miller rebuilding and CNC retrofit service, both at our shop and on-site.