Good morning.
I am new to the site and am interested in buying a benchtop mill for small prototypes and projects. I would like something larger but don't really have the space or (current) justification. I have been looking around at the desktop/benchtop models and there doesn't seem to be many choices.
Desired:
Cut steel and Aluminum
tool changer
benchtop
12x12x8 usable space
enclosed
110/220 VAC
~$10,000
Required:
Cut aluminum
enclosed
8x6x4 usable space
TORMACH 440 - too much (equipment and price) for my needs
HAAS - too much (equipment and price) for my needs
BANTAM - no tool changer and kind of a small work space, mixed reviews
LEADING EDGE - no tool changer and no real reviews
NOMAD 3 - no tool changer and no real reviews
MDX-50 - great but does not support metals
Is there something out there I am not aware of?
Thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!
I am new to the site and am interested in buying a benchtop mill for small prototypes and projects. I would like something larger but don't really have the space or (current) justification. I have been looking around at the desktop/benchtop models and there doesn't seem to be many choices.
Desired:
Cut steel and Aluminum
tool changer
benchtop
12x12x8 usable space
enclosed
110/220 VAC
~$10,000
Required:
Cut aluminum
enclosed
8x6x4 usable space
TORMACH 440 - too much (equipment and price) for my needs
HAAS - too much (equipment and price) for my needs
BANTAM - no tool changer and kind of a small work space, mixed reviews
LEADING EDGE - no tool changer and no real reviews
NOMAD 3 - no tool changer and no real reviews
MDX-50 - great but does not support metals
Is there something out there I am not aware of?
Thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!