I'm finding so much info out there on CNC retro fits (too much info actually!), I'm getting very confused. Does anyone have a good source for something that covers all the CNC retrofit termonaligy and procedure in detail? I'm very new to CNC talk, like I have no idea what a ball screw is. Every time I read someones blog or posts about their conversion I get lost really early on, and there always tends to be missing gaps in the process.
What I'm looking to do eventually is convert my Precision Matthews 932 mill to be CNC. I know there's a lot of configurations out there for different machines, but is there a source that will tell me everything I need to get for the conversion? Doesn't need to be specific, just general info where I can pick which brand/style to buy. The machine was released relatively recently, so I haven't heard of anyone converting it yet. If it makes any difference, I want something that can be manual AND CNC. I have a good amount of experience on the mill including lathe work on the mill (You gotta make due with what you got, right?), so I can make any components myself if I need to.
What I'm looking to do eventually is convert my Precision Matthews 932 mill to be CNC. I know there's a lot of configurations out there for different machines, but is there a source that will tell me everything I need to get for the conversion? Doesn't need to be specific, just general info where I can pick which brand/style to buy. The machine was released relatively recently, so I haven't heard of anyone converting it yet. If it makes any difference, I want something that can be manual AND CNC. I have a good amount of experience on the mill including lathe work on the mill (You gotta make due with what you got, right?), so I can make any components myself if I need to.
