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3 axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
(RL-3M)

Description

The Flashcut Bridgeport retrofit kit is a USB powered kit designed for Bridgeport machines, clones and other large sized milling machines weighing 1000 lbs. and up. It is available in servo, stepper and microstepping versions. It is also available for 2, 3 and 4 axis systems.

Full retrofits, stepper or servo, are available for easy installation.  Save money by retaining your current stepper motors and utilizing our 10-amp microstepping control system.

 

Typical Applications

  • Bridgeport Mills
  • Boss Control Replacements
  • Other Large Mills

    Bridgeport Hardware Retrofit Kit

    (LR-HRDW-01) Shown with 3 axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Servo (RL-3V)

  • Large Lathes

Important Features

  • Comes complete with powerful 3 axis

stepper or servo drive box along with a matched set of stepper or servo motors.

  • Controlled by FlashCut CNC Windows based software and USB signal generator
  • Easily upgraded to control a 4th axis rotary table
  • Available in Servo or Stepper or Microstepper versions
  • Easily upgraded to larger motors and drives
  • Servo systems use digital PID control filter technology

Components Included

  • FlashCut CNC Software
  • FlashCut CNC Signal Generator
  • Microstepper (3-axis)
    • 3-Axis, 10 Amp/axis Microstepper Motor Driver box
    • (3) Size 42, 1080 oz-in stepper motors with 10' cables
  • Servo (3-axis)
    • 3-Axis, 12 Amp continuous, 20 Amp peak Servo Driver box
    • (3) Size 42, 2560 oz-in peak servo motors with 10' cables
  • User's Guide and Hardware Guide
  • All required cables
  • Free technical support

Specifications

    Microstepper Servo
Driver Box  
Driver current per motor coil   10 amps 12 amps continuous, 20 amps peak
Input Voltage   110 VAC or 220VAC 110 VAC or 220VAC
Physical Size of Driver Box   W=6.25", L=14", H=6.25" W=12", L=10", H=5.75"
Drive Technology   Microstepping Bi-Polar Chopper with adjustable current levels Digital PID Filter with auto tuning of servo gain values
Input Signal for Motor Control   Step and Direction Step and Direction

Motor
  
Motor Torque   1600 oz-in 560 oz-in continuous, 2560 oz-in peak
Flange Size   NEMA 42 NEMA 42
Shaft Diameter   0.625" 0.625"
Cable Length   10 ft. 10 ft.

Signal Generator
  
PC Interface USB Port
Input Voltage  9VDC using 110 VAC or 220VAC Adapter (included)
Physical Size  W=8", L=6.25", H=2.5"
I/O lines  8 input, 8 output

Order Numbers

Part Number Description
RL-2M 2-axis Brdigeport Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RL-3M 3-axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RL-4M 4-axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
Part Number Description
RL-2V 2-axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Servo
RL-3V 3-axis Brdigeport Retrofit Kit - Servo
RL-4V 4-axis Bridgeport Retrofit Kit - Servo

Options, Upgrades, and Accessories
Please see Machine Accessories for detailed descriptions.

Part Number Description
Common Accessories  
OR-05 1 Channel Relay Box 20 Amps
OR-02 1 Channel Relay Box With Contact Relay
OS-04 Bridgeport Series 1 Limit Switch Kit
RL-HRDW-01

Bridgeport Series 1 Motor Mount and Ball Screw Kit including:

(1) Z Quill Kit w/ quick Disconnect and Ball Screw
(1) XY Motor Bracket Kit
(1) XY Ball Screw Kit 9x42, 9x49, 9x50, or 9x54
(1) Auto Way Lube Pump

  Drive and motor upgrades  
UD-3070H-4070H Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver 7A (Stepper)
UD-3080M-4080M Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver 8A (Microstepper)
UD-3120V-4120V

Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver 12A (Servo)

 

Computer Requirements

  • Version 2
    • IBM compatible, Pentium 800MHz or Equivalent
    • NT/2000/XP
    • 128-256 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB Port
  • Version 1
    • IBM compatible, Pentium or equivalent
    • Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
    • 32-128 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB Port
 

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