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    Looking to upgrade knee mills in prototype shop -

    We have 2 older worn out knee mills 3hp and 2hp
    Looking for something a bit bigger and possible CNC options.

    This is a prototype shop, mostly steel parts.

    Suggestions on brands I should be looking at?
    Prefer higher quality machine.

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    Jevny do cnc machined prototype too in China.

    If something we could do,please let us know.

    Jevny technology Co.,Ltd(rapid prototyping and precision machining in China)

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    Re: Looking to upgrade knee mills in prototype shop -

    Haas.

    It is your only solution for an American made machine.

    However they don't have something that would optimally replace a Bridgeport in a prototype shop. Unless you are extremely good at off the cuff CNC mill operation having good manual capabilities in a mill is important. I'd consider one good Bridgeport clone, possibly cNC'ed along with a largish CNC bed mill.

    Quote Originally Posted by homebrewdude View Post
    We have 2 older worn out knee mills 3hp and 2hp
    Looking for something a bit bigger and possible CNC options.

    This is a prototype shop, mostly steel parts.

    Suggestions on brands I should be looking at?
    Prefer higher quality machine.

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