Machine Identification - What Is This?

I have just rescued a machine that was to be scrapped for the metal by a local engineering company. It was taken in by them a few years ago - and they have no idea what it is. It has a Vexta stepper motor - and looks like some kind of cnc lathe? Does anyone know what this is?

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I'd guess it holds something round something for engraving, possibly a glass.

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Originally Posted by Robin Hewitt

I'd guess it holds something round something for engraving, possibly a glass.

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Interesting that you suggest that - the rotating elements both have rubber padded surfaces for gripping whatever is used in this machine...

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Originally Posted by Robin Hewitt

I'd guess it holds something round something for engraving, possibly a glass.

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Maybe also engraving of Pewter Beermugs or Trophies?

Could it be some kind of driven roll dispenser?

Surely it has to be the rotary axis for a cnc engraving machine. It looks quite nice though and if you don't want too much for it I would be interested in buying it. G.

I have one very similar on my laser cutting and engraving machine.

I'd buy it! :-)

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Originally Posted by Robin Hewitt

I'd guess it holds something round something for engraving, possibly a glass.

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I agree with the engraving attachment. I love the use of the magnet ( pink part ) as the "clamping" device for the right end.

Gonna incorporate that into one of my projects.

Thanks guys :)

Further searching reveals it is indeed a rotary attachment for a laser engraving machine. It is listed as an accessory for LaserCAM engravers.

I've had a few people express an interest in it - so I've popped it onto eBay - item number 221191002284.

Thanks again :)