Going down the correct path, Amadeal AMD25LV mill conversion to CNC

**Clive S** · 15-07-2014

Steven The motors from cnc4you are good quality but the drives are better bought else where something like Leadshine AM882 or M860 I would think carefully about using the existing screws if they are of the acme type. Ball screws can be got from Chai at linearmotionbearings2008.
If you are used to Linux Linuxcnc is very good. ..Clive

**Wal** · 15-07-2014

Originally Posted by Clive S

If you are used to Linux Linuxcnc is very good. ..Clive

A big +1. Clive introduced me to Linux CNC and even as a newbie user, I can tell you it's great - the only thing that may have the unlikely potential to frustrate you is that the current distribution is built on 10.4. Not sure about when a new release is due.

Wal.

**Neale** · 17-07-2014

I've been using LinuxCNC for a couple of years and haven't had any issues with it. Might change to Mach3 for my new machine, but that's because I'm thinking of using an Ethernet motion controller, and I might also use twin X motors. LinuxCNC does not support either of these things. I doubt that you will need the higher pulse rates or twin X motors for a milling machine so it's a good option.

**StevenT** · 19-07-2014

Originally Posted by Clive S

Steven The motors from cnc4you are good quality but the drives are better bought else where something like Leadshine AM882 or M860 I would think carefully about using the existing screws if they are of the acme type. Ball screws can be got from Chai at linermotion2008 .
If you are used to Linux Linuxcnc is very good. ..Clive

I have looked for "linermotion2008" on the web and cant find them! are they still in business?