Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Opinions wanted on Monarch VMC 45 with GE Fanuc 11 controls. Retrofit ?

krlux wrote:

>
> I should add that the parts are presently being run by a 3rd party on a CNC
> even bigger than the VMC45 ! It seems that all the used CNC VMCs are big,
> like nobody ever buys the smaller ones or maybe they never sell them.

There are much smaller machines, such as the Fyer Mini Mill
http://www.fryermachine.com/mcseries.htm

the Haas Mini Mill
http://www.haascnc.com/prod/default_details.asp?id=39
and
the Haas Super Mini Mill
http://www.haascnc.com/prod/default_details.asp?id=176

There is also a Mini Emco VMC200 which comes available
surplus time to time (12 tools, #40 V-flange, 150-4500 rpm,
13.5HP DC, 16x13x15" travels) a very small outline machine.

and also of course the Leadwell VMC 16 and Bridgeport VMC BPC516V

So yes, they do make CNC mini-VMC's. And once we hobbiests
get tool changers under control, micro-VMC's!!

Doug Fortune
http://www.cncKITS.com