Fanuc OT retrofit

[OwenJones]

Hi, I’m looking to retrofit a Harrison TU150P lathe which currently has a Fanuc OT control on it which has failed.

I Know all the drives etc. are good as I’ve had the machine making parts. From a little research I’m drawn towards the “Allin1DC CNC 2 Axis Controller Kit for use with Existing DC Servo Motors SKU: 15027” From the info in the photos below am I looking in the right direction, and has anyone else retrofitted a similar control and motors? I'm in the UK so need to know also if i can get the correct parts and where from? Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks

[cncsnw]

Are both of the axis servo motors the SEM MTS30F4-52 model?

If so, then the Allin1DC would be a good fit.

[cnckeith]

nice little lathe! i second marc's input!

[OwenJones]

Thanks both, I've purchased an allin1 kit with retrofit encoders which arrived yesterday. Once i have a PC sorted I was going to start by following the bench test procedure then look at the X and Z drives first then move on to spindle etc. once i'm happy. Is this the way other people would tackle it? Will try and post some videos and photos as the project progresses.

[centroid467]

That should be a good order to tackle it. Follow the ALLIN1DC install manual and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have along the way.