Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Video of my new Proxxon Mill

Is it more ridged then the Sherline?? I looked at the one you
have and it looks to small. Checking their catalog I found they make a
larger one. Believe the number is 25.

At 03:33 PM 1/15/2003 -0700, you wrote:

>I just posted a video of my new Proxxon mill cutting out a wax jewelry
>pendent. The part was drawn in Rhino and the toolpaths were generated in
>Visual Mill 4.0. The Proxxon mill is a little mini table top unit that
>has about a 3" X, 2" Y, 2" Z work envelope. It weighs about 20 lbs and
>has a 5K - 20K spindle. I like the little guy.
>
>The conversion is with ~ 80 in/oz NEMA 23 steppers direct drive on the
>screws. The drive is currently a Xylotex at 30 vdc driven by Mach1. I
>will be trying it on DeskCNC with the integrated controller/Drive board
>as soon as I get the USB conversion kit for it.
>
>This is a great little machine. It is made in Germany and the quality is
>top notch. The machine includes a set of collets and a hold down clamp
>set. The machine is solid with real dovetail ways through out. List
>price on them is about $325. I am considering becoming a dealer for the
>line if there was enough interest. It would take about 5 people in the
>USA to buy one and I would do a one time group buy deal for about $247
>plus shipping. If anyone is interested contact me directly at
>timg@...
>
>You can find the video by going to www.A2ZMetalsmithSupply.com and
>picking the workshop link. The video is at the bottom of the workshop
>page.
>
>Tim
>[Denver, CO]
>Sherline products at Deep Discount
>Mach1 & DeskCNC with credit card ordering
>www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline
>
>
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