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Revision as of 10:19, 3 March 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 |
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 | |
HPCLaser RC6090 | link | 3750+VAT | 600 | 900 | 65 | Up to 24000rpm, 30mm cutting thickness. From same supplier as Laser cutter. Upgraded spindle from one listed. Claimed accuracy of 10 micron. |