Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Syil America Mill???

Jack Mc Kie wrote:

> Jon,
>
> I have a manual version of the X2 mini-mill and while it isn't a
> bridgeport it does fit my needs. I have made a couple of mods
> including belt drive and R8 spindle and have done some scraping on
> the ways. I find the mill very useful for machining my patterns of
> which most are smaller than 2"X3".
>
> My concern is the ball screws and the electronics.

I did not put ballscrews on my X and Y axes, and they do
remarkably well, for the abuse the machine has seen (90 IPM
demos at NAMES show for several years, etc.) There are a few
options for pretty much turnkey CNC kits that are considerably
less than $3000.

I tend to do a lot of larger stuff, and my retrofit reduced my
Bridgeport Y travel to 7", and I run into that a lot. I have a
bunch of Bridgeport BOSS casting parts that I'm reconditioning
to get my Y travel back, and then some. That involves replacing
the whole knee of the Bridgeport, but it will be worth it.

Jon