No detectable wear

This is something I bought for special purpose that never quite materialised. Conect (this is not a spelling error) are well known makers of CNC small machine tools, producing machines that often went straight to Colleges, Universities and other training establishments. To produce this Lathe, Conect began with a firm platform – a brand new Myford ML10, complete with makers stand and a new 'Dickson' toolholder system. The later type Ball Race headstock machine was selected because it allows the spindle to be run at much higher speeds. This can be identified by the lack of the plain headstock bearing oil cup (fitted to earlier machines) being replaced by a grease nipple on the later ball-raced headstocks. A longer, tee-slotted cross slide was also fitted. The machine was then retro-fitted with stepper motors and older generation drivers run by early type software. As a training aid to a course of instruction, (99% theoretical) such machines would be run at the end of term simply to add realism to what students had been drawing and writing on computer screens for most of the year. They were hardly ever run and finding one is a pleasure as they have no appreciable wear or damage. This particular machine fits that description perfectly – it has no detectable wear and the paint is not significantly marked. In that condition it was brought out of a College by a Manchunian CNC guru who removed the (then) outdated drivers and software. To update the machine, new drivers were fitted and wired up in a new enclosure. Today, the Lathe can be controlled using software which has become the accepted standard and the Model Engineer's preference – Mach 3. A new 1.1 HP motor was also fitted which runs from an inverter (included) to facilitate CNC spindle speed control. The whole package runs on single phase 240V. Equipment The machine comes with no less than 5 Dickson toolholders. It has a Pratt Burnerd 3 Jaw chuck with inside and outside jaws, and a 4 Jaw chuck. All of the chuck keys are present along with the original Myford manual for the unconverted ML10. Points to note For someone with limited space, it is worth considering that this lathe can be used manually as well as under CNC control. The stepper motors have convenient knobs on their outer ends providing easy hand operation. In effect, the package provides CNC capability for little more than the price of a good, manual only machine of the same type and size. For transport, the lathe not that heavy and is relatively easy to part from its stand, placing it neatly into estate car or small van category. Any dimensional questions are easily answered by checking the details of a stock Myford ML10. You will need a control computer (Desktops are best, and the cheaper option) and a copy of Mach 3. A trial version of Mach 3 can be gotten from the 'net for free, but it is limited to no more than 500 lines of code until you buy a licence. The price for this machine is £895 and not negotiable, unless you feel an irresistible urge to offer more. Collection only, Cash or Debit Card only.

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