Re: Power Requirements to Mill HSLA & Mild Steels

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

> I am planning to purchase a CNC Mill or Mill and CNC Kit in the next
> month. I would like to know what size of motors I would need to mill
> High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) and Mild Steels. This is for hobby
> work so removing a ton of material quickly is not necessary, but then
> again, I don't want to be taking really small cuts just to prevent
> problems.
>
> Also, any advice whether to buy a complete CNC Mill or a manual mill
> and add a CNC kit to it? Any suggestions about CNC kits...which ones
> are good or not? I need to stay on the smaller-size of mills...mini-
> mill-sized or a step larger.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David S.

I have a Grizzly G1007 that is 2 HP and will pretty much mill or drill
anything you can throw at it. Small servos can direct drive it for a
simple conversion. You just need to use Gecko servo drives, a simple
power supply and Mach 3 software. Really pretty easy conversion.
You will pay a LOT more for one already converted. (Ballscrews are
nice, but maybe not immedietly required if you are just a hobbiest)
I am selling the mill, which is in mint condition, for a fraction
of it's new price. I also have servo motors for it and a power
transformer for the power supply. Anyone in Northern NJ can check
it out under power. I need it no more as I have aquired 2 full size
Bridgeport machines.

Scott