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  1. #1
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    is there a desktop milling machine like this available?

    i need to tool small aluminium boxes (7" x 7" x 3" max but usually much smaller) with all kind of cuts that are not really possible to do by hand because they would take too much time. i also need to cut out small parts from plastic materials and such. because of the high prices of doing CNC milling on such small runs i think about buying a small machine. i need something that would have a tool changer, connects to a computer and maybe have a 4th axis and table to it can do 5 sides of a box in a single run but that is only if such a machine available. i've looked on google and on this site and was not able to see any machine that does all of this other than the emco f1 (later model) but they are out of production now.

  2. #2
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    If you have the money to spend then a Haas office mill is perfect for this. It is 12x12x10. The 2a model has 20 pocket tool changer. 30k rpm and a self contained coolant system. I am pretty sure they have a rotary available for them and they can roll through a 36" door. They also run on 220 single phase. We have one at work and I enjoy cutting on it. It runs fast, like 720ipm rapids and 500ipm cut speeds. If you get the loaded one I believe it is like 50k or somthing like that. I am not sure if you are looking to spend that much but it is a real deal machine.

    AC

  3. #3
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    You can get a smaller mill conversion with a manual tool changer for a bit less.

    Also, there is a company making a tool changer for the x2.

    You think you need to specify how much your looking to spend. Then you can decide what options to leave out to reach your goal.

  4. #4
    Ebay would be your best bet.
    This would be perfect and not too pricy, shipping would be costly though.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-OKK-VI-V1-...QQcmdZViewItem
    A tool changer for a benchtop mill like the Seig would be the biggest problem, I've seen a couple ideas like this one at LMS.
    but haven't seen a working model.
    This company makes a nice model with a tool changer.
    http://www.cmscnc.com/index.cfm?fuse...1707&pageid=40

  5. #5
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    Take a look at this forum, including the videos in the files section.

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/minito...guid=239385462

    Regards
    Phil

    Quote Originally Posted by slow_rider View Post
    .... i need something that would have a tool changer, connects to a computer and maybe have a 4th axis and table to it can do 5 sides of a box in a single run but that is only if such a machine available.

  6. #6
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    you could use a roland mdx 540 with rotary axis and toolchanger

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