Looking into converting my Mill to CNC

[Jonathan]

Did you spot mine?

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/conver...-cmd1225d.html

Going for zero backlash (which is the case now - need to update the thread) does complicate matters and is arguably a bit over the top. It is nice to have though.

Regarding the strength of the mill, yes it's a round column mill so a bit limited in that respect. However if you compare it to say the X3 which is a similar size 'square' column mill, the dovetail slides and table are quite a lot bigger, plus the back of the X3 column is open so its torsional stiffness will be reduced somewhat. So overall it may not make that much difference ... but I hope it does as I've just acquired an X3! When I've put it back together I'll do some testing to compare.

[T0rnado69]

hi jonathan, i did see your thread about the mill..

i did send you a PM when i joined here,
was going to ask about the mill. but you didnt reply.

so i thought il post up a thread and get advice from fellow members.


cheers.