Can I install a servo type power feed on my machine?

[Threadkiller]

Hey all. I have a Bridgeport with the OLD OLD gearbox power feed. It works fine minus the leaky gasket but it’s three phase and I have my machine and the power feed running off one vfd and I’d rather not keep doing that. I actually try not to use the feed because of that. I’d rather just get a less clunky and wall outlet friendly servo type power feed. Now this is my first Bridgeport and I’m not sure what the lead screw is supposed to look like as the previous owner put ball screws on my X and Y. I took the gearbox power feed off a little while ago and there’s a sub shaft that sits in the end of the lead-screw. Idk if I’d have to cut that down or what...I’ll attach some pictures. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Karl_T]

APX135 Milling Machine Power Feed X Traverse 135 Lbs

Shars Tool

www.shars.com

 

[Threadkiller]

Yes that’s the type I’m looking at installing. Just wondering if it’s possible with that sub shaft that comes out of the x lead screw

 

[Karl_T]

I did this MANY years ago, after removing the the OEM power feed.

You will need to make a couple custom parts, depending on your exact install.