3040Z machine spindle upgrade/modification

[enterpryse]

Hi everyone, first post be gentle...

I bought a 3040Z machine and am building it up, it's for hobby use and cutting parts for my model helicopters.

I'm good with electronics and mechanical builds but while trying to establish if I can replace the Z axis carrier/spindle bracket (which will then allow me to attach different spindle brackets) I messed up with the ballscrew and it came apart. So I now have two challenges and would very much appreciate your advice.


1. As you can see from the photo the spindle carrier and bracket has been manufactured from a single block. I would like to replace this with a carrier to allow me to fix a new bracket onto it. What options do I have?

2. Do I now need to replace the ballscrew

Thanks in advance.