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Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine

on 2003-02-03 20:19:39 UTC
I have read with great interest many archived and all current
postings since joining this Group. I am encouraged enough to move
from the periphery and into the fray and would like to know whether
there is a compelling reason to buy a mill and modify it for CAD/CAM
use rather than assemble one from discrete components attached to a
welded frame, whether in traditional mill form or gantry.
I have been leaning towards building as it seems to promise larger
than "benchtop mill" size and I have several ball screws, linear
bearings, motors and drivers. I have believed that the use of these
components is inherently better than leadscrew and dovetail ways in
obtaining a tighter tolerance and longer life. My specific concern,
however, is the linear bearing's ability to withstand repeated stress
and my ability to construct a frame to proper tolerance.
On the other hand, the temptation to purchase a CNC ready Taig is
justified in my research having yet to read a single complaint or
regret. I could even us it to build a gantry mill as my second
machine.
I appreciate this group and have been impressed by its contributors
namely Les, Tim, Wes and Jan to name a few.
Sorry Bill, is that flaming?

Thanks for the consideration,
Bob O'Neal

Discussion Thread

onealcustom <onealcustom@a... 2003-02-03 20:19:39 UTC Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine Carl Mikkelsen 2003-02-04 07:06:22 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine j.guenther 2003-02-04 07:31:16 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine torsten98001 <torsten@g... 2003-02-04 10:15:31 UTC Re: Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine Carl Mikkelsen 2003-02-04 10:51:21 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine Andrew Werby 2003-02-04 12:01:17 UTC Re: Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine rainnea <rainnea@b... 2003-02-05 06:05:01 UTC Re: Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine alex 2003-02-05 08:28:40 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig CNC Mill vs.Homebuilt Machine