Hello could anyone please give me some info on how good an Easimill is with a Heidenhain control, how accurate are they, how rigid, and how easy to set up and program. Thanks Colin.
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Hi Colin...
IMHO the Heidenhain controls are one of the easiest to learn and a good starting point to get into CNC. They can work in either Dialog mode (english-language type programming) or ISO (G and M code programming - good if you are familiar with ISO already)
The early Easimills used MHO motors and drives which were unreliable - if you have these then seriously consider upgrading to different drives / motors (or if looking then stay away:). Later models used SEM motors - much better.
Can't realy comment on the mechanics - being a software guy !
IMHO the Heidenhain controls are one of the easiest to learn and a good starting point to get into CNC. They can work in either Dialog mode (english-language type programming) or ISO (G and M code programming - good if you are familiar with ISO already)
The early Easimills used MHO motors and drives which were unreliable - if you have these then seriously consider upgrading to different drives / motors (or if looking then stay away:). Later models used SEM motors - much better.
Can't realy comment on the mechanics - being a software guy !