Re: Small(ish) scale CNC miller

Ian wrote:

> I am UK based and am looking to get into CNC milling primarily
> for pattern making. Currently I make my patterns on my non CNC lathe
> and Bridgeport mill. I need something smaller but there seems to be
> a gap in the market? The parts I make range from say 1" cube up to
> a maximum of say 14" square by 4 or 5" deep.

A 14" Y is a lot to ask of a small machine (my 4500 lb Supermax does it)
but have a look at this one in California originally based on the
Zay7045L, but this US$2695 one has a 12"Y * 30"X * 4.75" quill travel
(more Z travel if you motorize the column):

http://www.industrialhobbies.com/Products/square_column_mill.htm

Too bad its going to cost you, to get it sent to the UK.

cheers
Doug Fortune







































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