On Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:43:58 -0600, "RogerN" wrote:


I'm not sure what you mean by professional retrofit. New control of course,
but would you also want new motors, drives, scales or encoders, ball screws?
Personally I would only recommend an EMC or similar retrofit because the
machine isn't worth spending a lot of money ($13K) on.


Centroid....
http://www.cnc-machine-controls.com/LowerCostCNC.html

Standard M-400S control system includes everything from the control
console and keyboard to the servo motors and encoders. Computer, power
supplies, cabling. All prewired and ready to bolt on. Your cost for this
3 axis control package is 10,960.00.

Centroid's latest MPU11 CNC control system includes their new
DSP control card, wired electrical enclosure with PLC and 3 axis DC
servo drive set. You retain your existing DC servo motors & encoders.
You supply the PC computer, monitor, and keyboard.
Cost $4,410.00

Seems they have dropped their prices recently.....


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