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A CNC Milling Milling Machine is a computer controlled tool that uses a rotating cutting tool to cut into a stationary workpiece.
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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!
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U99asuDT97I Crash Course in Milling ep1]
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Just a quick table on a few small CNC mills I found available readily in the UK -
 
Just a quick table on a few small CNC mills I found available readily in the UK -
  
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|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/CNC-Milling-Machines/Sieg-KX1-CNC-Hobby-Mill link]
 
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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.
 
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.

Revision as of 21:23, 22 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!

Crash Course in Milling ep1


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
iModela link 500 80 55 26
Heiz S400 link 1595 400 300 110
Heiz S720 link 1995 720 420 110
Sieg KX1 link 3135 260 115 185

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.