[blades]

I'm going to do a 2-axis CNC conversion on my HF 44991 mill. But before I start reverse-engineering the entire machine, does anyone already have CAD files for this machine they'd like to share? First choice would be native Inventor, but I could also use STEP or native SolidWorks files as well, as long as they'll open in SolidWorks 2001. Thank you!

[cjdavis618]

That would be a great thing to start off with.... But unfortunately, almost every x series mill I have or seen has had small variations on the sizing and location of some items. You would be best suited to "Blueprint" your own because of this. I have had to make several modifications to plans posted by hoss and even modify the LMS belt kit plate a bit due to screw holes off by a few tenths.

This was also the case with CNC fusion kit I ordered for my sx3. Not any ones fault, but the machines are not held to extreme tolerances at the factory. That is left to us after we take possession.

[blades]

Ahhh... VERY good info there, CJ. Thank you for that! I kind of wondered how much variation there was from one machine to another, and it sounds like a substantial amount. Oh well, it's simple enough to measure & model myself.