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''We are looking at getting a CNC mill for the space''
''We are looking at performing a CNC conversion kit on the mill in the space''


==The item==
==The item==
No specific item has yet been selected. However we'd like to be able to mill small metal parts and also cut out shapes from sheet plastic and aluminium.
No specific items have yet been selected. We might select individual components ourselves or buy a full conversion kit.


===Specification===
===Specification===
* '''Axes:''' 3 or 4 (X,Y,Z,work rotation)
* '''Axes:''' 3 or 4 (X,Y,Z,work rotation)
* '''Material capability:''' Wood, Plastics, Aluminium
* '''Warranty:''' Yes/No ?
* '''Max purchase cost:''' £?
* '''Max purchase cost:''' £?
* '''Construction:''' Off the shelf, conversion kit or self-build ?
* '''Construction:''' conversion kit or self-build ?
* Must be reversible - so that we can potentially return the mill in the condition that it was lent to us.


===Potential mills===
===Mill===
* [http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/CNC-Milling-Machines/Sieg-KX3-CNC-Hobby-Mill Sig KX3]
* Loan to the space by [[User:Nigle | Nigle]].
* [http://www.sherline.com/8540pg.htm Sherline mill] available in the UK from [http://www.millhillsupplies.co.uk/package_prices.htm Mill Hill Supplies.]
* The [http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm mill in question].


===Additional information===
===Additional information===

Revision as of 09:06, 4 August 2010

We are looking at performing a CNC conversion kit on the mill in the space

The item

No specific items have yet been selected. We might select individual components ourselves or buy a full conversion kit.

Specification

  • Axes: 3 or 4 (X,Y,Z,work rotation)
  • Max purchase cost: £?
  • Construction: conversion kit or self-build ?
  • Must be reversible - so that we can potentially return the mill in the condition that it was lent to us.

Mill

Additional information

Pledges

  • £200 --Teabot 08:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
  • £20 --Solexious 23:30, 25 July 2010 (UTC) (can increase in future)

Running total: £220