Thanks for the reply Halfnutz
I have been looking at the X3 that you recomended I stumbled upon another model that also has a square column (larger cross travel), would this be a better purchase? The only thing that bothers me about is the head tilts could this be an issue?
Yes, I do want to CNC on this machine. Has anybody converted a drill mill into a CNC similar to the HM45 below?
Thanks again
Below are the specs of the two machines
Left
MODEL HM45
Spindle taper 3MT
Spindle speeds(#/rpm) 6(95-1600)
Spindle Stroke(mm) 130
Spindle to Table(mm) 500
Column Diameter(mm) dovetailed
Spindle to Column(mm) 270
Table size(mm) 730 x 210
Longitudinal travel(mm) 500
Transverse Travel(mm) 210
Overall height(mm) 1100
Weight(kg) 350
Motor(kW) 1.1
Voltage 240/415
Right
MODEL X3
MILLING & DRILLING CAPACITY 25mm
FACE MILLING CAPACITY 50mm
SPINDLE TAPER 3MT
SPINDLE SPEED(VARIABLE) 100-2000rpm
MAX. SPINDLE TO TABLE 300mm
MAX. LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL 400mm
MAX. CROSS TRAVEL 150mm
WEIGHT 150kg
MOTOR 600W/240V |