Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] interesting new midi-sized cnc mill

D Cranston wrote:

>There has been discussions on this CNC mill on the CNCZone Benchtop mills
>forum. www.cnczone.com then Benchtop Mills subsection. A PC is not included
>and I think the controller runs a customized version of Mach2. I wish it
>had a Automatic Tool Changer rather then the quick change tooling system,
>then it might compete with a Haas minimill for home shop use.
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>Dennis In Houston
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Hi Dennis:
I just had a look at the Tormach mill and checked out its specs.
It sure isn't going to compete with a Haas Minimill...not even close.
This machine would likely be a bit better than an average homebuilt
mill-drill based machine, but not much more than that.
I have a Minimill, and I'd buy one again in a heartbeat...it's a very
capable machine for the 30 grand it cost.
If this machine costs anything over 10 grand, you can do far better.
Even my little Defiance does 300 IPM rapids and has a 10K spindle...I've
seen them on Ebay in the 10 to 15 thousand dollar range from time to time.
If you're looking in the 30 thousand price range, the Haas is very hard
to beat for features, performance and ruggedness.
Cheers

Marcus