I recently purchased a Hurco MB-1. This is my first CNC machine so any advice on starting out would help. From the factory this machine had the B (0.001) controller coolant and a 13 tool tool changer. I'm unsure of most of the specs of the machine since all I have is the operating manual for the controller (which I am immensely grateful for). The machine has had the controller upgraded so the operating manual isn't entirely accurate. I believe the controller is currently upgraded to the BX (0.0001) model with a behind the tape deck setup with a Hurco label. There is an add-on box plugged into the round RS232 port on the bottom of the box with the servo control. The device doesn't ask for a master on boot it brings up a master select menu that I'm not certain of what all the setting are, but it allows you to choose the master file, to load a part, and other stuff like that.
Right now I have the x axis servo off the machine because the motor has a busted magnet other than that the machine seems mechanically sound. If anyone know the best way to fix the servo (repair, buy rebuilt, use, ect.) I would appreciate the advice. I'm also looking for CAD and CAM software that is free or affordable. I will be doing most or all the work myself to get the machine up into production. I bought it second hand, but it was supposed to be lightly used at the last shop it was at since it was a little on the small side for what they were doing. My goal is to get this into prodction in some small simple parts to start with and start earning back the cost of the machine.