Cnc hardinge dv-59?

[macardoso]

is there is everything provided in this kit except mach 3?

Kind of? I wouldn't recommend using Mach 3 or a parallel port interface. Both are antiquated, hence my recommendation for Mach 4 and the smoothstepper motion controller.

That kit is also missing limit switches and an estop as well as any interface to the machine elements you require (like spindle start/stop).

 

[Braeden P]

Ethernet SmoothStepper Motion Control Board for Mach3 and Mach4, 6 Axis |

SmoothStepper Ethernet Motion Control Board for Mach 3

www.automationtechnologiesinc.com

so would this also go with the kit and the website also sells limit switches

(sorry for the stupid questions)

 

[macardoso]

Yup thats the board. Again, I recommend Mach 4 over Mach 3. Both work with that board. Spend a few days reading about this stuff before you go buy it.

 

[Braeden P]

so i will get mach 4 then and i will do some research

 

[DavidR8]

@Braeden P is your intent to convert the Hardinge?

 

[Braeden P]

@Braeden P is your intent to convert the Hardinge?

yup

 

[macardoso]

so i will get mach 4 then and i will do some research

There is a free demo version, why don't you start with downloading that?

 

[Braeden P]

ok i will do that

 

[DavidR8]

yup

IMHO the biggest barrier (and reason not to proceed) will be the fact that the Hardinge does not have a lead screw.

 

[Braeden P]

IMHO the biggest barrier (and reason not to proceed) will be the fact that the Hardinge does not have a lead screw.

it has 6 inches of travel on the top slide and all of the parts that i will be doing are about 1 to 4 inches in length and i want to learn about cnc nad make tops