Here is another example of a mill stand. It is designed for full flood coolant. Although it is not yet completed, you can get the general idea.
Construction is 1/4" angle and plate for the structural frame with 16ga steel and some 1/8 angle for everything else. Vibration isolators are installed on the mounting pads, and the leveling feet shown will also serve as vibration isolators as well.
There is a 15 gal cooling tank in the base and plumbing to carry the fluid to the mill plus a quick disconnect fitting for a hose near the front. All of the electrical is condiuted out of sight. There will be switches on the front for both lighting the and coolant pump. The mill base will be screened to prevent chips from going under the mill to the drain. |