Anyone using a Smithy CNC Mill?

[2_jammer]

Hello,
I'm thinking about purchasing the 622 and I was hoping I could get some feedback from someone using one of these machines. From what I can gather, they aren't even available yet.
Shane.

[tikka308]

I'm in the same boat as 2_jammer - anyone know more about these machines?

[jrmjimmills]

I just purchased a CNC 1032 but it will not be here for another week or so. I bought the PC ready version and will use Mach3. I got on here to find all the tricks to setup and run the Mach3.

[DonFrambach]

jrmjimmills - please post your impressions as soon as you can!

Don

[nine 16]

jrmjimmills, thank you for posting notice of your purchase.

I second DonFrambach; I believe there are many here who are wondering at the quality and performance of the Smithy cnc products. I am looking forward to whatever light you can shine on the 1032 (1034?)

Mark

[jrmjimmills]

I did a lot of research before making this purchase but the thing that helped me decide on the Smithy is the sales people. They have bent over backwards to earn my business. This purchase is for a state engineering lab and we used a purchase order. Some of the other venders could not accomodate that method of payment. The machine also has a great warranty if anything goes wrong they will stand behind their product. I will give a full report when the machine arrives.

[jrmjimmills]

Oh yes it is a CNC1034 not 1032.

[LUCKY13]

So how is the new mill coming?


Jess

[jrmjimmills]

It is up and running. we have run across some minor issues but overall the machine is great. Since I purchased the PC ready version, there was some development time in getting mach3 setup properly. The only other issues are with the accessories not fitting perfectly. I have been working with Smithy to resolve the fit issue on the coolant tray and splash shield. Also waiting on one more piece to get the 4th axis add on working. I honestly feel that we will probably get 2 more of these very soon. All three will be less expensive than one Haas toolroom mill. As for the smaller machines I see no reason not to buy a Smithy. I have a MaxNC that has been very good to us for almost 10 years now, but if I had to buy another small mill I would try the Smithy first just because of the quality of this machine.

[LUCKY13]

That is good to here, I would be interested in any more input you may have as time goes with your mill. I am looking at the size up from yours & trying to deside between it and others that are on the market.


A few things I would really like input on is the noise level, and accuracy of the machine. How about some pictures of it, or dare I ask, some vids of it milling. I am afraid this is a big purchase for me & I am a little worried about making the move to tell the truth. With me being just one person & not a company, I have got to make the right choice the first time.


Thanks Jess

[jrmjimmills]

I guess the only bad mark I can give this machine is the slightly noisy fan on top of the spindle motor. It runs even when the spindle is not on and is a little annoying if you are just setting up the machine. I may add a temperature relay to disable it if the spindle motor is cool enough. Once the mill is running it is not so noticeable and the machine in general is not noisy. I have not used it much yet but everything else is great.

Jim

[kuhncw]

Jim, now that a month has passed, how has the Smithy been performing?

Thanks,

Chuck