We have a small 3020 and larger 6040 machine which we use to machine plastic enclosures for cutouts for displays/fittings/etc.
We need to machine some openings in a larger enclosure (12x10x4) on the 4" side, and naturally the 12" height is too tall to fit in either of these machines.
Is there a machine that has a "horizontal Z-axis" so that we could lay the enclosure flat and have the milling done from the side? Alternatively, is there an economical adapter that could convert the spindle to a 90-degree orientation?
I've spent all morning looking and could not find a good solution under either category.