RF45 CNC , turn key

[cncuser1]

Are there any companies that sell a complete CNC converted (steppers) RF45?

( I see the one on Ebay, but am looking for a company to be behind the product)

[jalessi]

Yes there is:


Industrial Hobbies


http://www.ihcnc.com/pages/cnc-mill.php

Jeff...

[cncuser1]

Originally Posted by jalessi Yes there is: Industrial Hobbies http://www.ihcnc.com/pages/cnc-mill.php Jeff...

At this point I'm looking for an RF-45,

I thought this was thier upgraded, larger version of the RF-45.

[jalessi]

Purchase a RF-45 and add this:

CNC Express Mill/Drill CNC Kit 999-1000-200 $4,395

http://www.microkinetics.com/conv_kits/index.htm

Jeff...

[cncuser1]

Originally Posted by jalessi Purchase a RF-45 and add this: CNC Express Mill/Drill CNC Kit 999-1000-200 $4,395 http://www.microkinetics.com/conv_kits/index.htm Jeff...

I did see this kit and it is interesting, I suppose i'd be interested in a complete kit.

I also saw the Optimum Vario setup too.

Are these the only choices?

[cjdavis618]

I think Ajax CNC has one to.

[nlancaster]

If you are going to spend the same amount of money as the Industrial hobbies machine, why not get the IH machine and get servos, ballscrews, and more working area?

[jalessi]

Speaking for my self, I would never invest $6,000.00 dollars into a RF-45.

The only choice for me would be to retrofit a older full size CNC.


Jeff...

[cjdavis618]

Just curious, why not consider the Tormach Mill?

[scudzuki]

Originally Posted by jalessi Speaking for my self, I would never invest $6,000.00 dollars into a RF-45. The only choice for me would be to retrofit a older full size CNC. Jeff...

Yeah, that's a great strategy if you have the space and 3 phase power for a VMC. Good luck getting a VMC through a standard garage door. Can be a tall order for someone wanting to put a CNC machine in their garage.

Joe

[sansbury]

Originally Posted by scudzuki Yeah, that's a great strategy if you have the space and 3 phase power for a VMC. Good luck getting a VMC through a standard garage door. Can be a tall order for someone wanting to put a CNC machine in their garage.

The smaller Fadal VMCs are manageable, and some run on ordinary single-phase 220. You can spot them on eBay because they often sell for more than larger machines that aren't as homeowner-friendly.

[scudzuki]

Originally Posted by sansbury The smaller Fadal VMCs are manageable, and some run on ordinary single-phase 220. You can spot them on eBay because they often sell for more than larger machines that aren't as homeowner-friendly.

Agreed the mini-mills (Haas, Chevalier, Fadals) are the ticket. They're hardly benchtop mills, though. Good luck getting a decent one for under $15k. That's a lot of $$$ for a hobby mill.
A drive or spindle bearings for one of those will set you back a lot of change, too. And they do break, you better believe real VMCs break.

Joe