Info on Taig Mill Vs others.

[Deviant]

Can anyone give me the skinny on the taig mill vs the sherline, imports (homier)

I've read some info on them, but looking for first hand info.

Thanks,

[Philip]

I've been using the Taig mill for about three months now. I have had no problems with it, and it runs flawlessly. I recently re-adjusted the x axis nut because I wasn't happy with the backlash,(.005) but now have it down to .0005! I run the mill via Mach 2 latest version and it is just great. Using Mach 2 you can increase the motor frequencies and get slightly faster rapids. I found that the standard 30 ipm is fine however. Anyway, it has made me many parts already, and it is built beautifully. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Phil

[escowizard]

I am thinking about a Taig myself...
Can't you compensate for the backlash in the backlash comp?

Also How do you guys feel about being able to cut 5/16 cast iron plates on the rotary 4th pos. ?

Cutting screw machines cams is like doing profile 2D sheets.

Any info would help.
thanks

[WOODKNACK]

I also have a taig cnc mill. The more I use it the more I love it!
My Taig Mill

[escowizard]

Have you ever cut any metal around 5/16 thick?