Just a few short clips of my Acorn cnc lathe build.
The machine is a Jet GHB 1340a that has been converted to CNC, using DMM Dyn2 servos and drives, ground ballscrews. I recently upgraded it to an Acorn controller.
I added a Omron 2000 ppr encoder with 3d printed gears to avoid plugging the back end of the spindle..
Enclosure with sliding door:
Threading 6061 at 1500 rpm:
I previously used Mach 3 and 4 and the Acorn is such a massive improvement.
As an instructor at a small non profit teaching facility, the Bainbridge Barn, we are adding a slant bed lathe from dynamics and liked the Acorn so much, we are retrofitting it with a second Acorn to replace the aged Fagor control.
Jet 13x40 CNC lathe conversion with Acorn Control and DMM servos
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Re: Jet 13x40 CNC lathe conversion with Acorn Control and DMM servos
great videos! thanks so much for posting!
I embedded it on our Acorn User's Video page found here... http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... ideos.html
I embedded it on our Acorn User's Video page found here... http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... ideos.html
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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- CNC12: Yes
- CNC11: Yes
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Re: Jet 13x40 CNC lathe conversion with Acorn Control and DMM servos
Are you running a servo spindle, VFD, or DC?
Loved the 1500RPM video!
Clay
near Winston-Salem, NC
unofficial ACORN fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897054597120437/
near Winston-Salem, NC
unofficial ACORN fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897054597120437/
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- Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
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- DC3IOB: No
- CNC11: No
- CPU10 or CPU7: No
Re: Jet 13x40 CNC lathe conversion with Acorn Control and DMM servos
I am running a 3hp Lincoln 3 phase with a Westinghouse vfd. The centroid spindle control is really nice...
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- Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:03 pm
- Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
- Allin1DC CNC Controller: No
- Oak CNC controller: No
- CNC Control System Serial Number: 1030090099
- DC3IOB: Yes
- CNC12: Yes
- CNC11: Yes
- CPU10 or CPU7: No
- Location: Outside Winston-Salem, NC
- Contact:
Re: Jet 13x40 CNC lathe conversion with Acorn Control and DMM servos
Thanks!
Clay
near Winston-Salem, NC
unofficial ACORN fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897054597120437/
near Winston-Salem, NC
unofficial ACORN fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897054597120437/