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FlashCut CNC Sherline/Tabletop Mill CNC Retrofit Kit (RT-3H)

Description
The FlashCut Sherline/Tabletop CNC Retrofit Kits, powered by our USB signal generator, are designed for the entire line of Sherline mills and lathes, as well as other miniature machine tools made by Prazi, MaxNC, Taig, Minitech, Techno, Emco-Meier, Dyna, and more. In addition, these packages make excellent general purpose, turn-key solutions for a variety of laboratory and automation applications. The kits are available in many configurations to serve your particular needs.

Typical Applications

  • Sherline 5000, 5010, 5400, 5410, 2000 and 2010 mills
  • Sherline 4000, 4010, 4400 and 4410 lathes
  • Prazi lathes
  • MaxNC mills and lathes
  • Taig mills and lathes
  • Minitech mills and lathes
  • Techno routers
  • Dyna mills
  • Small laser and plasma cutters
  • Any tabletop mill, lathe or CNC router
  • General purpose 2-4 axis motion control

Important Features

  • Powerful, intuitive Windows-based control system
  • Fast USB connection
  • Powerful motors and motor drivers
  • Direct import from CAD for simple designs
  • CAM Software available for importing complex 3D models
  • Choice of Stepper, Microstepper, or Servo control system
  • Choice of 2, 3 or 4 axis systems
  • Exceptional technical support
  • Exceptional value

Components Included

  • FlashCut CNC Control Software
  • USB or Serial Port Signal Generator
  • Motors and Motor Driver Box
    • Stepper Control for Mills
      • 3-Axis, 2 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box
      • (3) Size 23, 135 oz-in stepper motors with 6' cables
    • Stepper Control for Lathes
      • 2-Axis, 2 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box
      • (2) Size 23, 135 oz-in stepper motors with 6' cables
    • Servo Control for Mills
      • 3-Axis, 8 Amp/axis continuous, 12 Amp/axis peak Servo Motor Driver box
      • (3) Size 23, 151 oz-in servo motors with 10' cables Servo
    • Control for Lathes
      • 2-Axis, 8 Amp/axis continuous, 12 Amp/axis peak Servo Motor Driver box
      • (2) Size 23, 151 oz-in servo motors with 10' cables
  • All Required Cables
  • Software and Hardware Manuals
  • Free Technical Support

Specifications

Description Stepper Servo
PC Interface USB/Serial USB
Driver Type Bi-Polar Chopper Closed-Loop Servo
Driver Current (amps/axis) 2 8 Continuous, 12 Peak
Motor Torque (oz-in, all axes) 135 151

Order Numbers

 

Part Number Description
RT-2H 2-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RT-3H 3-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RT-4H 4-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RT-2M 2-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RT-3M 3-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RT-4M 4-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RT-2V 2-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Servo
RT-3V 3-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Servo
RT-4V 4-axis Tabletop Retrofit Kit - Servo

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

Part Number Description
Common Accessories
OR-01 Spindle On/Off Relay Box (2 Channels)
OS-01 Limit/Home Switch Kit - Mill (Sherline)
OS-02 Limit/Home Switch Cable (use FO-SWCH-0001 for Sherline Mills)
NF-SH-KIT1 Sherline Mill Accessory Kit
  
Motor Mounts for Non-CNC Sherline Mills/Lathes
NF-SH-6700
NF-SH-6710
6700 or 6710 CNC Motor Mount Kit for Non-CNC Sherline 5400 / 5410 Mill
NF-SH-6705
NF-SH-6715
6705 or 6715 CNC Motor Mount Kit for Non-CNC Sherline 2000 / 2010 Mill
NF-SH-6730
NF-SH-6735
6730 or 6735 CNC Motor Mount Kit for Non-CNC Sherline 4400 / 4410 Lathe

4th Axis
OF-01 CNC Rotary Table w/Motor and 4th Axis Driver (Stepper)
OF-02 CNC Rotary Table w/Motor (Stepper)
OF-01 CNC Rotary Table w/Motor and 4th Axis Driver (Servo)
OF-02 CNC Rotary Table w/Motor (Servo)
UD-3020H-4020H Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver (Stepper)
NF-SH-3701 3701 Right Angle Bracket for Rotary Table
NF-SH-3702 3702 Adjustable tail stock for Rotary Table
NF-SH-1040 1040 (3.125 OD) 3-Jaw Chuck

Drive and Motor Upgrades
UM-2301P-2302P Upgrade from 135 oz-in to 264 oz-in stepper motors
UD-3020H-3035H Upgrade from 2 Amp 3 axis to 3.5 Amp 3 axis controller
UD-3020H-3035M Upgrade from 2 Amp 3 axis to 3.5 Amp 3 axis Microstepping controller

Computer Requirements

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


 

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