Hi guys,
Long time reader, first post. I've been searching for a low cost mill to start off with and I have an opportunity to buy an excello for dirt cheap. Dont know much about it, dont know much about metals mills period. I've been running giant industrial wood routers for ever.
I dont know the model # or any specs on this machine. Guy says it is just under 400rpms max for the spindle, 30"x,16y and 6z (+ the table height adjustment.) Fanuc 6 controller and 24 station cat40 tool changer. Mid 80's.
Does anyone know:
-max cutting speed/rapids?
-max spindle speed?
-can the bearings be upgraded so that I can change pulleys and get higher rpms?
This guy says the tool changer and the control are "clumsy" and while they work fine, they should be upgraded.. I run fanuc controls (18i) on my machines all day long, and while they are not user friendly, they are bulletproof. Any ideas why this control should be changed?
I've searched everyehere but info on these things is scarce. Any help would be appreciated!
BTW - my end plan is to mill wood, so I need all the spindle speed and travel speed I can get. I know it will be a slow go, but I dont mind tinkering to speed things up...
Thanks!