Hardinge Lathe CNC Retrofit/Conversion

[glbreil]

Just one more question, if you were doing this again would you stay with the same control and components from SZGH or would you use something different?

Thanks again Gary

[Chaz]

Just one more question, if you were doing this again would you stay with the same control and components from SZGH or would you use something different?

Thanks again Gary

Interesting questions. The SZGH controller eliminates the PC stability / compatibility issue. The downside is that it feels like you are missing some flexibility and configuration options. It's all still there but not as easy / pretty. I think from a stability point of view, its great.

The only other controller Id consider at this stage is using Centroid as I have used on other machines (Mill and Lathes before). Each has its own benefits but Id never run Mach and/or CS Labs again personally.

[glbreil]

Thanks, I have what has become an older CNC mill 1997 that was built new with a Centroid M400 control. It was my first CNC anything and I found it easy to learn and operate and the few times I have had trouble I have been able to figure out the issues and repair myself, so I definitely have been looking at that as an option.

Thanks Again Gary