hi there, i am new here, and like many looking into my options for a mid sized machine and looking between tormach, novakon nm-200, mikini 1610l, and IH. the tormach and mikini look like great machines, but have just slightly less y travel then i need. the ih is appealing, but for some reason just doesnt strike my fancy. the novakon has great travels, and the package deal is pretty good. my question is what is the spindle drive system like? is it variable and controlable through mach3? if not, what would be involved with upgrading to a vfd setup? or is it a series of belt pulley ratios like an old BP? anyone have pics of the setup? i would like to be turning more like 4000-5000rpm on the top for cutting aluminum with small end mills, thus the appeal to tormach and mikini. any info on the nm-200 is greatly appreciated. thanks
Jesse
Brittsan Racing Developments