Re:Re: CNC'ing a Mini Mill

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "John Delaney"
<john.p.delaney@v...> wrote:

> You mention that you are CNC'ing a larger mill. I was wondering

who's

> components you are using. I'm kinda narrowing in on the DesKAM

suite,

> their WinNC processor, the Gecko drivers, motors TBD. Looking at

the

> Grizzly 9x48 BP Clone. Maybe Enco, we'll see.
>
> BTW - I have a Grizzly Mill / Drill that I use manually. I am not
> going to CNC that now. If I did it would only be for drilling
> operations and maybe some light surfacing or other light cuts. So I
> agree, if you are making stuff in any quantity the flex in the

bench

> top machines is to much.
>
> BUT, if one goes slow, uses sharp tools, soft materials, and takes
> light cuts, you can get very nice results.

Exactly, there are more than a few hobbiest who do wood or PCB's or
plastics and such.

also doing jewelry often uses wax to make the molds. I couldn't
imagine the need or want to tie up floor space to have a mill making
wedding rings.

There are more than a few people who CNC the 7x mini-lathes and don't
need or want more.


Dave