Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] GEM-500G II Bed Mill more info

websight with some pics and info on GEM 500 G II and G III
and the gem 600p with a bridgeport style head
http://www.handyage.com.tw/pic/metal/4-1.htm

mike
allan_r9@... wrote:

> Hi again,
> I received a quick response from Paul Yang at Apac Machinery Co. Ltd.
> in Taiwan when I requested info and price. He said the 500G model is
> discontinued, replaced by the 500GII. I think the 500GII has a 2
> speed motor option giving 12spd total. The price he gave for 6 unit
> minimum order was $1840 US per unit, not including shipping or
> duties. This includes a cast base, drawbar, 1.5HP motor, toolbox.
> Head rotates 90 R/L, 3" quill dia., 60-3000RPM, 5" quill travel, 32"
> x 9.5" table size.
> I have not found anybody in the US that imports this unit, but Enco's
> Machinery Showcase web site is under construction right now, so I am
> hoping they come up with it. I have seen this unit on a Finnish web
> site, and 2 from Taiwan. The one I have seen up close is like a
> scaled up version of the RF-45, everything is bigger and heavier.
>
> Allan
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jerry Kimberlin <kimberln@h...> wrote:
> > allan_r9@h... wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Has anybody out there seen or had experience with the GEM-500G or
> G
> > > II bed mill?
> >
> > I assume you are talking about the mill produced in Taiwan and
> > listed at: http://www.masterking.com.tw/index.html
> >
> > I have never seen one and the pictures on the net are not large
> > enough to get any details
> >
> > > Table travel is X20 x Y14 x Z18
> > > total. It looks like an ideal candidate for CNC conversion. Has
> a 6
> > > or 12spd gearbox with a 1 1/2HP or 2HP motor, R8 or MT3 spindle.
> I
> > > have my eye on one, and am looking for some feedback from the
> group.
> >
> > Do you know who might import them into the USA and where details
> > can be obtained?
> >
> > JerryK
>
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