[CreativeOffroad]

I have searched to no avail, and cannot find a controller that fits my needs.

I have a Mitek VBM-50 Bed Mill that I would like to retrofit from the current Acramatic 2100 to a more updated solution.

The only problem I am having is finding servo controllers.

I need controllers rated for 12.9 amp continuous / 23 amp peak and 180VDC that can be controlled by a step/direction signal. All of the controllers I have looked at that take step/direction commands won't handle the voltage or current necessary...

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Scott Cawley - Creative Offroad Fabrication
www.creativeoffroad.com

[MMT]

I have 3 A2100 powered lathes and they are great. I wish they still made them.
I also have 1 machine that is running Mach 3 and servos.
I would expect that if you complete the project, you would not consider it an update. Just my opinion.
Mach 3 is awesome. It is definately more versatile than most commercial controls, but it can't compete on the performance side yet. Hopefully in the future.
If you do gut the A2100 please send me an e-mail, [email protected]
I would be interested in the whole system, if the price is reasonable.
Thanks,
Kent

[samakthachai]

Hi Scott,

I advise at http://www.cnczone.com/forums/printt...?t=38465&pp=40

Hope to help you
Samak

[CreativeOffroad]

I have 3 A2100 powered lathes and they are great. I wish they still made them.
I also have 1 machine that is running Mach 3 and servos.
I would expect that if you complete the project, you would not consider it an update. Just my opinion.
Mach 3 is awesome. It is definately more versatile than most commercial controls, but it can't compete on the performance side yet. Hopefully in the future.
If you do gut the A2100 please send me an e-mail, [email protected]
I would be interested in the whole system, if the price is reasonable.
Thanks,
Kent

Thanks Kent. I am e-mailing you now regarding the controller...

[bbrreid]

Hi,
I am in the process of upgrading my Boxford ACL cnc lathe

which has
2 OFF SEM servo motors model No. MT30E4-52 info at
http://www.sem.co.uk/files/brochure/MT30E4.pdf
with old Norwin drives info at www.norwin.co.uk
I will be running it from a PC with Mach 3 software through

the printer port as the old ANC control has expired.
I have 4 machines for upgrade and need at least one up and

running ASAP.
can you please advise and a price and delivery to
Dundee Scotland
Best regards
Brian Reid
[email protected]

[Zappautomation]

You could run those motors with the BSD810A driver.
You can buy them from MCP Ltd

Hi,
I am in the process of upgrading my Boxford ACL cnc lathe

which has
2 OFF SEM servo motors model No. MT30E4-52 info at
http://www.sem.co.uk/files/brochure/MT30E4.pdf
with old Norwin drives info at www.norwin.co.uk
I will be running it from a PC with Mach 3 software through

the printer port as the old ANC control has expired.
I have 4 machines for upgrade and need at least one up and

running ASAP.
can you please advise and a price and delivery to
Dundee Scotland
Best regards
Brian Reid
[email protected]

[Larken]

I need controllers rated for 12.9 amp continuous / 23 amp peak and 180VDC that can be controlled by a step/direction signal. All of the controllers I have looked at that take step/direction commands won't handle the voltage or current necessary.

My Viper 200 could drive that motor. I can make it run 180 volts by changing a few parts.

Brian, did you ever get that lathe running?

[davereagan]

Hello,
I was just wondering if you retrofitted your Mitek mill and if so, do you still have the 2100 components? I'd be interested in some of them.

Dave
[email protected]