Difference between revisions of "Equipment/CNC Metal Mill"
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Revision as of 16:15, 25 January 2013
A CNC Milling Milling Machine is a computer controlled tool that uses a rotating cutting tool to cut into a stationary workpiece.
Here's a nice video showing the basic movement of both CNC and manual vertical mills - N.B. the guy in the video shouldn't be wearing gloves, as they can cause very nasty accidents if your hand comes into contact with the cutter!
Just a quick table on a few small CNC mills I found available readily in the UK -
| Machine | URL | Price (UKP) | Size - X | Size - Y | Size - Z | Notes |
| iModela | link | 500 | 80 | 55 | 26 | |
| Heiz S400 | link | 1595 | 400 | 300 | 110 | |
| Heiz S720 | link | 1995 | 720 | 420 | 110 | Videos - Making PCBMachining metalEngraving in wood |
| Heiz S1000 | link | 2395 | 1000 | 600 | 110 | £4012 including all options and VAT |
| Sieg KX1 | link | 3135 | 260 | 115 | 185 | |
| Modela Pro MDX-540 | link | 13995 | 500 | 400 | 155 | Plastic resin and light metal, 400 to 12,000 rpm, |
| Modela MDX-40A | link | 5499 | 305 | 305 | 105 | Resins such as chemical wood and modeling wax, 4,500 to 15,000 rpm, optional scanner head (~295) |
| Modela MDX-20 | link | 2799 | 200 | 150 | 60 | Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS),Brass, 6500 rpm, includes scanning head |
Caveats: These were mostly based on searching out of interest in PCB production. Prices are almost certainly not correct, extras may be needed and VAT is probably not includede - use as a guide only.
