Need small cnc mill for fab lab-Levil?
Hi,
I'm starting a fab lab in the Boston area, and need a recommendation for a good small cnc mill.
Because we will use it for g-code/cnc training, it should have an auto tool changer and have some sort of upgrade path to 4axis.
I like the Haas mini and office mills, but they are too expensive to use for training, and we wouldn't be able to afford multiple ones. Same with the Datron I think. The Tormach is a good one for training, but without ATC we can't give good training for full automation. Same with the Mikini.
The Roland doesn't seem to have a large enough work area or be able to handle a wide enough variety of materials, but seems like a good R&D machine to have in addition to a standard mill.
I could just put in an old VMC, but it will take up sooooo much room and I'm afraid we'll spend all our time servicing it.
I came across the Levil, but can't find anyone who has used one. Since we are not only training but are evangelists for new technology, I need to know what we buy is solid and I can recommend it to our community. Has anyone used a Levil?
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Meredith
Sharpecnc may be your best choice.
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Originally Posted by
ALDM
Hey guys,
just thought i'd share my experience with the Levil's WL400...
The company I work for bought one a while ago. I did some research on them when it got here but could not find any good or bad reviews. So, after working with the little machine I thought I’d share some of my views
Cons
-Poor written User Guide
-“USB communication Error” messages from time to time
-the tool rack takes up working space
Positive:
-Easy to use
-Ideal size for the shop
-ATC makes my life SO MUCH EASIER
-Never had problems with precision/machining quality
-Well designed, built to last
Overall I am very satisfied with the machine, I’ve had some experience with other benchtop cnc’s and this one exceeds in almost every category.
Do I recommend it? Yes.. Is it worth the extra buck? Depends on your needs... this machine is good for us because we don't have much space and we make small parts... the machining quality is as good as any other out there... so it's been a good fit for us and the auto-tool changer really makes the difference.
Dear Sir,
Sharpecnc is devoted to small CNC milling machine for industrial use. It is very easy to use and very high cost performance.
www.sharpecnc.com.cn
best regards,
Leo 09/15/2011http://sharpe.en.alibaba.com
Sharpe VMC420 can meet your requirement.
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Originally Posted by
6smith
Hi,
I'm starting a fab lab in the Boston area, and need a recommendation for a good small cnc mill.
Because we will use it for g-code/cnc training, it should have an auto tool changer and have some sort of upgrade path to 4axis.
I like the Haas mini and office mills, but they are too expensive to use for training, and we wouldn't be able to afford multiple ones. Same with the Datron I think. The Tormach is a good one for training, but without ATC we can't give good training for full automation. Same with the Mikini.
The Roland doesn't seem to have a large enough work area or be able to handle a wide enough variety of materials, but seems like a good R&D machine to have in addition to a standard mill.
I could just put in an old VMC, but it will take up sooooo much room and I'm afraid we'll spend all our time servicing it.
I came across the Levil, but can't find anyone who has used one. Since we are not only training but are evangelists for new technology, I need to know what we buy is solid and I can recommend it to our community. Has anyone used a Levil?
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Meredith
Dear Sir,
Sharpecnc VMC420+4axis can meet your requirement. it has ATC with 10 tools changer. and it is very easy to use and has high cost performance.
The machine features:
1. System Configuration: Bao Yuan LNC520HP
2. Tool configuration: 10 Carousel magazine
3. High-strength cast iron, cast iron bed base piece, the column spanfor the large, inverted "Y"-type network structure, the slide box for the network structure.
4. XYZ-axis double nut precision ball screws, precision lead screw bearings in pairs, direct-type couplings
5. Triangle stainless steel protection, automatic centralized lubrication system
6. Cooling system, lighting system-wide protection VMC420 small machining center specifications
NO. Item Parameter
1 Table Size Length (mm) × width (mm) 800×260
2 T-slot number - Width (mm) - Pitch (mm) 5-16-50
3 Max load (kg) 100
4 X-axis travel (mm) 420
5 Y axis travel (mm) 270
6 Z axis travel (mm) 400
7 Spindle nose to table (mm) 50-460
8 Spindle center to column guideway surface (mm) 300
9 Spindle Prick Hole BT30
10 Spindle Max speed 6000/24000
11 Main motor power (kW) 2.2
12 positioning accuracy ((mm) 0.01/300mm
13 Repeatability ((mm) 0.01
14 Number of tools 10 piece
15 Tool form Carousel
16 tool change time 4-6″
17 Fast moving speed X/Y/Z (m/min) 10
18 Fast cutting feed speed (mm/min) 4000
19 Screw parameters of X / Y (diameter mm / pitch mm) 2005
20 Screw parameter Z (diameter mm / pitch mm) 2505
21 Track linear guideway XY20mm/Z25mm
22 Driver motor Servo Motor
X、Y 1KW
Z(with brake) 1KW
23 Voltage 380V
24 Air pressure 0.5Mpa
25 Machine Dimensions 1600mmX1100mmX1900mm
26 Machine weight 2000KG
best regards,
Leo 09/15/2011