Quote Originally Posted by Doddy View Post
I can't comment on your choice of machine - my experience was only converting a Sieg. My one comment on that experience is to research the spindle controller electronics to work out how easy that will be to adapt.

If you're buying a machine to convert to CNC - plenty of reasons why to do this but the question needs to be asked why you don't buy a CNC milling machine from the outset? No criticism, but just that this is the perfect time for you to consider that.

Breakout?, you won't go far wrong with the AXBB if you're happy using UCCNC.

Servos?, cheaper to use Steppers, but with less performance. Just curious?
Yes, you are right on servos, I found some steppers that will handle the work, I'm planning to use Mach3, the reason is that someone I know can help me with it. I'm still not sure how to select the right ballscrews. I found someone on social media ( from East Europe I think ) who converted the AMAT45FG but the site doesn't provide much detail and they used belts to connect the steppers with the ballscrews, not sure if that would cause backlash.
https://gramho.com/profile/cncpaw/7666184830