I just got a Bridgeport CNC knee mill with an old ProtoTrak Plus controller.
The mill is super dirty, but it is in good shape:
Bridgeport Knee Mill, Proto Trak Plus - Google Photos
I'm having my kids help me clean it up and get it ready to use.
The ProtoTrak Plus actually works, but is kinda dated.
So my questions are:
The Y way wipers are shot. Order from Hardinge/Bridgeport or elsewhere?
How do I clean up the ways and make them look nicer? They appear to be chrome ways, but have some scoring and groves in them.
What paint and color to use to touch it up? Bondo as filler?
Best way to make use of the Proto Trak Plus? Is it worth it to use it and interface via the RS-232 port?
Way to add quill as 3rd axis?
The mill is super dirty, but it is in good shape:
Bridgeport Knee Mill, Proto Trak Plus - Google Photos
I'm having my kids help me clean it up and get it ready to use.
The ProtoTrak Plus actually works, but is kinda dated.
So my questions are:
The Y way wipers are shot. Order from Hardinge/Bridgeport or elsewhere?
How do I clean up the ways and make them look nicer? They appear to be chrome ways, but have some scoring and groves in them.
What paint and color to use to touch it up? Bondo as filler?
Best way to make use of the Proto Trak Plus? Is it worth it to use it and interface via the RS-232 port?
Way to add quill as 3rd axis?