Re: Ready To Buy - Enco vs IH & LM

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "apaulsalerno"
<apaulsalerno@y...> wrote:

>
> The machine your looking at is the Sieg X3 I believe, and all are
> made by the Sieg company in China. Check out KDNTools for more info
> on the Sieg machines. The Sieg X2 is the common Mini Mill and the

X1

> is the less common Micro Mill. I think they are really nice

machines

> for the price, but you should also check out the "mini bridgeport"
> 6x26 at the same price.
>

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This shows the innerds of the Sieg X3.

If you find out how to import them, you will find you can order many
options for peanuts. hardened gears, larger tables, inch screws,
ball screws, hardened ways, all sorts of options.

The problem is shipping.
it takes $$$ to get to the unit to the States, the MORE $$$ to get it
from your warehouse to my shop.

Check out each of the suppliers, find who is closest.

Also check who can get replacement parts for things like handles and
bearing castings. I have an X/Y table from Enco and got a new Y axis
front bearing support from Grizzley.

If you are dealing with people who are importing a few at a time,
replacement parts may be non-existant.

Dave