grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
a decent used MILLING MACHINE in the south florida area, MY shop NEEDS a decent vertical mill, and ID rather get a USED AMERICAN MADE MILL IN GOOD CONDITION than a new chinese knock-off
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anyone know where I can BUY,LEASE or RENT
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Ms. AntiVenom
Vicious Evil Person
We found our Bridgeport on craigslist., try there
Shadow
New member
Check the Tampa Machinery Auction:
www.tmauction.com
11720 N US Highway 301
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 986-2485
They get a lot of used equipment from businesses and government all over the state. Great resource for used tools and vehicles.:thumbsup:
www.tmauction.com
11720 N US Highway 301
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 986-2485
They get a lot of used equipment from businesses and government all over the state. Great resource for used tools and vehicles.:thumbsup:
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Shop-Fox-Vertical-Mill-9-x-49-/T20828
the more I shop around for a used one the more total ,rusted, junk IM finding, so talk to me about tooling and what to look for here,
IM not exactly unfamiliar with a milling machine as IVE used several in other guys shops.
but IM always open to learn new things or take advice.
I want to mostly modify EFI intakes and make brackets, make a few custom parts, etc. so I don,t need any CNC controls etc
the more I shop around for a used one the more total ,rusted, junk IM finding, so talk to me about tooling and what to look for here,
IM not exactly unfamiliar with a milling machine as IVE used several in other guys shops.
but IM always open to learn new things or take advice.
I want to mostly modify EFI intakes and make brackets, make a few custom parts, etc. so I don,t need any CNC controls etc
Scavanger
New member
You just might want the CNC . Using the CNC can save you on tool costs, less chance of breakage and edges last longer
with an even feed rate. Also once you get a program set up
the next time you do that part it gets really easy.
A small used old style CNC might actually cost you the same or even less than a manual.
Look at Acer machines we have a couple at work and I really like them. Old manual vertical mills the Bridgeports are hard to beat for quality.
If you have never programed CNC it really isn't that difficult. I pretty much taught myself. Lot of books that make it real easy.
Scav.
:wavey:
with an even feed rate. Also once you get a program set up
the next time you do that part it gets really easy.
A small used old style CNC might actually cost you the same or even less than a manual.
Look at Acer machines we have a couple at work and I really like them. Old manual vertical mills the Bridgeports are hard to beat for quality.
If you have never programed CNC it really isn't that difficult. I pretty much taught myself. Lot of books that make it real easy.
Scav.
:wavey:
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Shop-Fox-Vertical-Mill-9-x-49-/T20828
I just bought this, with my mechanical engineering back ground and experiance I doubt ILL get too far off course, but any hints or info about milling you guys want to add will be most helpful, your never in a position where you can,t learn more!
I just bought this, with my mechanical engineering back ground and experiance I doubt ILL get too far off course, but any hints or info about milling you guys want to add will be most helpful, your never in a position where you can,t learn more!
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
ok, heres a quick question, if you needed to cut several 2.25" round holes in a 1/4" thick sheet of aluminum, youve obviously got several choices in cutters, or methoeds, what would YOUR choice be in tooling for that machine
link to thier catalog
http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2009/Main/621
link to thier catalog
http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2009/Main/621
Scavanger
New member
You want to use three flute. For some reason it keeps a more
even load , cleans out better than 4 flute. A hole saw or shell mill might work well depending on how much of a hurry you are in. For accuracy you could use hole saw for rough then an end mill to clean it up.That way you can maybe use a cheaper non center cut.
Is the mill set up for coolant? Sticking to the tooling is a major problem with aluminum.I like water base coolant but you need to be careful about cleaning the machine because it will rust.
Find a good tool supply company, they usually have tech support and will steer you to the right tooling.They will even tell you what speeds and feeds will work best.
This is my place of choice for tooling. John is the man to talk to.
http://www.relmach.com/
Phone number is at the top of the page.
Looks like a nice machine for the money. Looks like the same power feed that we have on our Acer. It works well.
Scav.
:wavey:
even load , cleans out better than 4 flute. A hole saw or shell mill might work well depending on how much of a hurry you are in. For accuracy you could use hole saw for rough then an end mill to clean it up.That way you can maybe use a cheaper non center cut.
Is the mill set up for coolant? Sticking to the tooling is a major problem with aluminum.I like water base coolant but you need to be careful about cleaning the machine because it will rust.
Find a good tool supply company, they usually have tech support and will steer you to the right tooling.They will even tell you what speeds and feeds will work best.
This is my place of choice for tooling. John is the man to talk to.
http://www.relmach.com/
Phone number is at the top of the page.
Looks like a nice machine for the money. Looks like the same power feed that we have on our Acer. It works well.
Scav.
:wavey: