Re: Mill recommendations needed for new CNC Project

On 1/07/2008 15:52, Lester Caine wrote:

> Jon Elson wrote:
>
>> mayfieldtm wrote:
>>
>>> I'll be approaching my Boss on the possibility of putting together a
>>> small CNC Milling Station.
>>> Our need is quite specialized and it might be better suited if we
>>> build our own. I know a ready made commercial machine will be out of
>>> the question. All of our in-house CNC Machines are tied up in
>>> Production or tool making.
>>>
>>> So I'm asking you-all on your recommendations on a good new starter
>>> Mill that could be converted. Would like to keep the Mill price around
>>> and under $2500 (new). I'm figuring another $1500 for other parts.
>>>
>>> For my Home Shop, I converted a Grizzly (of the rong-fu type design).
>>> Although it's perfect for my hobby use, It would just not be tight or
>>> beefy enough for our application. And of course, you-all know about
>>> the round column problems.
>>>
>>>
>> There is the CNC-ready Taig, which is easily set up with size 23
>> motors. Just add motors, drives and your favorite CNC program.
>>
>
> And the complete machine ready to go is only $3050 ...
> http://www.microproto.com/specials.htm
> Just add a computer :)

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