Tree vertical mill - question

[willcofab]

Originally Posted by cadman Yes, Tree milling machines were made at Tree Tool And Die Works, in Racine Wisconsin. I have a Model 2UVR-C in my garage that has power feeds on X, Y & Z and variable spindle speeds. It sounds like you also have the Quick Click collet system which is pretty nice. The only disadvantage is the maximum shank size which is 3/4". The only other minus is the fact that Tree may have gone out of business and spare parts might be hard to find. I'm still looking into that, but as far as conventional milling machines go they are far better than than Bridgeports and Laguns.

I DO HAVE 2 TREE MACHINE THE 2UVR-C IN MY GARAGE,BUT THE COMPUTER BOARDS ARE NOT WORKING. IF YOU KNOWN OF ANYONE THAT HAS ONE OR KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THEM.PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT WILLIAMSBERNARD@SBCGLOBAL.NET 1-661-272-1288

[TTOALDO]

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY SUPPLIERS FOR COLLETS FOR Model 2UVR-C MILLING MACHINE? IF SO, PLEASE GIVE MAIN ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND WEBSITE ADDRESS, IF AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!

[USMCPOP]

Originally Posted by Adobe Machine ...They are credited with one of the 1st 2 axes CNC machine in the late 70's, but fell behind in the 90's due to control problems...

Boston Digital was doing 3-axis contouring CNC machines in the early 70's, if not before that (company started in 1965). Of course, they were high-end machines.

[Adobe Machine]

Yes, I should have said "knee type mills".
As a note, ACC machinery in Phoenix Az has a "Machine Museum" that has 3 axis CNC machines dating to the late '50s, early '60s,
huge tape machines that must have a ton of wiring and relay's in them.As I remember, rapids at 20 IPM, cuts at 5-6 IPM, but took a crew of 3 to operate,trouble shoot and an E.E. to keep it running.

Adobe (older than dirt)

[Vern78274]

I have sarched for information on these mills before I bought one, and it was just not available and since the company is not supporting them, here is what I have to share, if you want other pdf of manuals vhoppes@butler-bremer.com