Looking for mentor in Tampa, Florida area CNC Milling

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi,

I am retired and have several machine tools one being a Bridgeport Series I 9X42 Milling machine.

I am looking at the possibility of either retrofitting this machine to 3 axis CNC or possibly purchasing a used or new CNC mill of similar size.

I would appreciate any input on any of these options.

If anyone lives in the Tampa, Florida area I would like to talk with them about this. Input from others would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[kdoney]

I live in Clermont but get into Tampa about once a month. I've done a retrofit on a Enco 9X42 and could offer suggestions if you go that way. I would suggest you look at www.tormach.com before making up your mind though.

[HelicopterJohn]

kdoney,

Do you know of anyone who currently has one the Tormach machines?

Thanks for your input.

John

[kdoney]

pstockley has one. Try doing a search on cnczone for tormach. I have not seen one myself but I have heard good things. I have their tool system and it is first rate.

[HelicopterJohn]

Come on Guys,

There has to be someone in the Tampa, Florida area that has a 3 Axis CNC milling machine that can offer some advice.

I have seen some ads for new Altas/Clausing and Kent CNC 3 Axis milling machines with the Millpwr 3 axis control. Any comment on these machines.

Thanks in advance for any input.

John

[fyffe555]

John,

Sent you a PM...

Andrew

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Andrew,

Thanks very much for your valued input.

I responded to your PM.

John

[HelicopterJohn]

Hi Andrew,

I guess the PM got lost. I sent you an e-mail as requested.

Thanks again for your response.

John

[HelicopterJohn]

Still looking for anyone in the central florida area that may be able to offer some advise on CNC milling machines.

[HelicopterJohn]

I am in the process of purchasing a couple used Sieki XL 3 Axis CNC Milling Machines. They are in good operating condition and have an Anilam 1100 controls on them.

Hope to have them within the next week or so and start making a few chips.

Still looking for someone with CNC experience that may be able to offer a little assistance along the way once I get them delivered and setup.

Thanks,

John

[HelicopterJohn]

Well, I got my (2) CNC Mills delivered this week and I am in the process of giving them a good cleaning and waiting for my electrician to stop by and get them wired up. They were wired for 480 3 phase and and need my electrician to change them over to 220 3 phase.

Check out my photo gallery for a few pictures.

John

[nlicari]

Originally Posted by HelicopterJohn Come on Guys, There has to be someone in the Tampa, Florida area that has a 3 Axis CNC milling machine that can offer some advice. I have seen some ads for new Altas/Clausing and Kent CNC 3 Axis milling machines with the Millpwr 3 axis control. Any comment on these machines. Thanks in advance for any input. John

John I live in Tampa but I dont think I will be much help to you as I am new to CNC i have been reading posts on this forum for about 1 year and thinking about building a cnc router to cut Carbon Fiber for heli frames I have drawn in cad. Nick