New HF Mill
Posted by
vrsculptor
on 2007-10-19 14:23:27 UTC
Has anyone physically seen the new $1600 harbor freight bridgeport
type mill? I'm wondering if it is rigid enough to convert to CNC. It
seems too inexpensive to be worthwhile.
<http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40939>
Vertical milling machine is suitable for many operations
conventional milling, compound angle milling, drilling, jig boring and
more. Perfect for technical schools, small parts production,
toolrooms, and maintenance shops.
* Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single phase
* 9 spindle speeds: 240, 355, 545, 735, 1342, 1425, 1650, 2350 and
2885 RPM
* Spindle taper: R8
* Spindle diameter: 1-3/4"
* Swing: 13''
* Spindle travel: 2-3/4"
* Longitudinal travel: 15-1/2'' maximum
* Cross travel: 6''
* Vertical travel: 7.68''
* Table size: 26''L x 6-1/2''W
* Head tilts 45° left or right
type mill? I'm wondering if it is rigid enough to convert to CNC. It
seems too inexpensive to be worthwhile.
<http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40939>
Vertical milling machine is suitable for many operations
conventional milling, compound angle milling, drilling, jig boring and
more. Perfect for technical schools, small parts production,
toolrooms, and maintenance shops.
* Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single phase
* 9 spindle speeds: 240, 355, 545, 735, 1342, 1425, 1650, 2350 and
2885 RPM
* Spindle taper: R8
* Spindle diameter: 1-3/4"
* Swing: 13''
* Spindle travel: 2-3/4"
* Longitudinal travel: 15-1/2'' maximum
* Cross travel: 6''
* Vertical travel: 7.68''
* Table size: 26''L x 6-1/2''W
* Head tilts 45° left or right
Discussion Thread
vrsculptor
2007-10-19 14:23:27 UTC
New HF Mill
vrsculptor
2007-10-19 15:38:10 UTC
Re: New HF Mill --- Forget it!!!!! ---.
John Hansford
2007-10-19 16:48:24 UTC
Re: New HF Mill --- Forget it!!!!! ---.