Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mini Mill Conversion or CNC Kit

It comes down to what you need it to do. The Taig- the mill I have and
like- is far stiffer, more accurate, and more powerful than something
like an M2. If you need a work box (the area it can move in) larger
than the Taig's box, then you can't use the Taig unless you start to
employ some elaborate scheme to reposition the work.

The M2 looks like they have very limited Z-travel the way they designed
that Z-head; the travel is higher than can actually be used as a work
box because the bottom of the head is fixed like 1" above the base of
the workplate. The extra travel allows the head to back off enough to
mount longer bits but won't allow the whole head to clear the work. So,
between work mounting solutions and the actual work thickness it appears
limited to ~1" thick stuff, quite flat as things go. IF that works for
you, it's an option.

Danny

On 10/25/2010 3:08 PM, ximox_tf wrote:
> Hi All,
> for a while I've been interested in a little CNC. I finally have the space and would like to move on. I am now at a crossroad. Do I go for a Mini-Mill and then convert it with one of the numerous options available or do I instead purchase a kit such as this one: http://lumenlab.com/d/micro
>
> Pricing would be in the same bullpark.
>
> I tried to look for comparison of sorts of the 2 approaches but could not find any. I can't understand what's preferrable on one vs. the other.
> I'd like to be able to work with different materials, from plastic to wood to metals.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Antonio
>
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