Pete92
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Hello folks!
Well today I started my first ever CNC conversion on my SPG tools SPG9525. Only baby steps but its progress non the less.
The machine has seen little use since I purchased it, due to the fact it has never been very good at being a milling machine. So a rebuild and conversion to CNC control can only be good for it.
I have removed the table from the machine to access the 2 acme screws. I am going to scrap these and fit anti-backlash ball screws. I will hopefully order 2 of them this week. Then once they are fitted I can turn my attention to the Z axis ball screw which will be a fair length.
I have added some pictures below of the progress, and also the brilliant quality Korean castings.... well it was cheap enough I guess.
http://www.spgtools.com/viewtool.php?pid=7 This is the machine that is being converted.
I have a few questions regarding what people do for lubrication systems?
Cheers,
Pete
Well today I started my first ever CNC conversion on my SPG tools SPG9525. Only baby steps but its progress non the less.
The machine has seen little use since I purchased it, due to the fact it has never been very good at being a milling machine. So a rebuild and conversion to CNC control can only be good for it.
I have removed the table from the machine to access the 2 acme screws. I am going to scrap these and fit anti-backlash ball screws. I will hopefully order 2 of them this week. Then once they are fitted I can turn my attention to the Z axis ball screw which will be a fair length.
I have added some pictures below of the progress, and also the brilliant quality Korean castings.... well it was cheap enough I guess.
http://www.spgtools.com/viewtool.php?pid=7 This is the machine that is being converted.
I have a few questions regarding what people do for lubrication systems?
Cheers,
Pete
