X4 Speedmaster

[fidia]

Hi
I am considering buying a new CNC mill and wanted ssome feedback on the X4. Would it have the spindle speed to run a 3mm cutter in aluminium. Does anyone know anything about the 24000Rpm machine, pictures etc, all help and advice greatly appreciated.

[john_t_h]

Originally Posted by fidia Hi ....Would it have the spindle speed to run a 3mm cutter in aluminium. .....

yep, I do it all the time. Just make sure you have the right feed rate and depth of cut. I found the attached spreadsheet helpful (if not a little conservative on the figures)

[hughlss]

hello fidia,
regarding the 24,000 rpm spindle speed version - it can be seen here on the Syil parent company site:
http://syil.com.cn/en/products.asp
Note that the speed range is 8,000 - 24,000 rpm

My best estimate as to receiving stock is around 3-4 months. We currently have the X4 plus.

Hugh
Syil UK
ps you're welcome to call again if you have further questions.

[fidia]

I am very interested in the X4 plus, just not sure whether the 24000 rpm machine or the 3600 rpm machine would be best as I will be doing very small work up to larger work. I will be using cutters drom 2mm up to 12mm I reckon Then again im sure 12mm carbide end mills can be run at 8000 rpm.
I am in the process of getting a mew lathe at the moment so a mill is next on the listt.

Mabye the 24000rpm spindle is only for engraving work?

[ataxy]

if you plan on using 2mm cutter i would definitly go for the speedmaster

[fidia]

Originally Posted by ataxy if you plan on using 2mm cutter i would definitly go for the speedmaster

But if i wanted to use a 16mm cutter and face mills also, do you think im asking to much ha ha!

[Crevice Reamer]

Hi fidia.

Maybe you could have the best of both worlds. Get the regular spindle and then bolt on a high speed like this:

http://hossmachine.info/projects.html#engraver

CR.

[fidia]

Originally Posted by Crevice Reamer Hi fidia. Maybe you could have the best of both worlds. Get the regular spindle and then bolt on a high speed like this: http://hossmachine.info/projects.html#engraver CR.

Im thinking thats the best solution ive seen yet. Its either that or buy 2 X4 mahines. Also what face mills can be used on the X4

[ataxy]

i use a three insert 2inchs facemill on mine

[m8kingit]

Originally Posted by john_t_h yep, I do it all the time. Just make sure you have the right feed rate and depth of cut. I found the attached spreadsheet helpful (if not a little conservative on the figures)

How does this sheet correlate to the diameter of the cutter?

[fidia]

Originally Posted by m8kingit How does this sheet correlate to the diameter of the cutter?

I you type a cutter diameter and feedrate it should give you a spindle speed

[fidia]

Originally Posted by fidia I think you type a cutter diameter and feedrate it should give you a spindle speed

Is there much setting up on an X4 when you get out of the crate? Degreasing, connecting wires etc?