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So, have just bought a Hardinge and Herbert Churchill lathe that both need retrofitting. I cant find a lot of info about the Churchill and I'm more interested in getting the Hardinge running - so will focus on that for now. Budget probably wont allow for more than 1 retrofit at a time anyways. So, I...

I have a Hardinge CHNC lathe on the way that needs a retrofit. Ive not seen it yet but as I understand it has the tool turret setup that is the 'plate' mounted horizontally in relation to the Z axis. Is your similar? I'll need to see about turret logic and if I can run this from Acorn or if I need ...

I have a Hardinge CHNC lathe on the way that needs a retrofit. Ive not seen it yet but as I understand it has the tool turret setup that is the 'plate' mounted horizontally in relation to the Z axis. Is your similar? I'll need to see about turret logic and if I can run this from Acorn or if I need t...

I agree, dont mess with old stuff that is inconsistent and will often cause issues.

Following - looks like a nice retrofit.

Are you using the same code that I (and QMC) came up with? He used that on his Emco 120 without an issue.

Find my 'ATC' thread and see if that helps.

I'm using 750W Panasonics on my Interact 1 - apart from the Z which is a bit larger but that was due to available stock / longer shaft to make the mod work.

Thank you Marty thank you for your welcome and I thank you for the your wonderful You Tube tutorials. Has anybody used ACME tread leadscrew instead of ballscrew. I have a English Butler 3m long lathe which I want to convert, I assume there will be backlash problems to solve amongst other things ?? ...

Hi from another UK user. Have done a few Centroids at this stage. I'm currently based in West London, hoping to move to Oxford area once C19 allows home purchase to complete.

ACORN WIRING DIAGRAM.pdfHI. Since it is lockdown I cannot get hold of the DB25 male breakout board, so i will just have to wait. in the meantime I have attached another wiring diagram. i would appreciate it if you can have a look and make your comments. Cheers Does RS components not deliver during ...