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25-11-2018 #11
Thanks for the update dazp1976. Keep us posted. Is it a fault with the AMAT25 or is that just how it is with the spindle?? Almost sounds like the lead screw nut controlling the table is off.
I have been looking at these machines too. They look very similar to Warco but are belt drive, larger motor etc.
http://www.toolco.co.uk/categories/milling-machines
Re spindle speed... I am unsure as yet if to buy a 3kw spindle eventually and add an adapter to the machine holding it or to upgrade the the main spindle to increase the speed.Last edited by Hulksmash; 25-11-2018 at 06:11 PM.
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25-11-2018 #12
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27-11-2018 #13
I'd have bought the 30LV if I'd known about this. At least I'd have got the 180mm travel I needed straight out of the box! (states 220mm max).
Once I start converting the 25 I'll set the table 20mm further back from where it is now and later on fit a 25mm head spacer.
That should be enough to achieve what I need.
Kind of annoyed.
I'm actually considering putting the motor and control box from the 25 onto the X2 while I'm messing with this. I get 160mm on the X2 with the changes I made.Last edited by dazp1976; 27-11-2018 at 12:46 AM.
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27-11-2018 #14
you guys seen this: http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/12274...e-for-December
https://emvioeng.com
Machine tools and 3D printing supplies. Expanding constantly.
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27-11-2018 #15
I suspect it will be exactly the same as my 25LV (identical spec) with Y travel limitations when the chip guard bellows are in place. Saw a post on CNC zone mentioning this the other day regarding a similar machine.
My advice would be: If you want a machine about this size with 180mm Y travel then the AMAT30LV is in stock atm.
Might not be for long though.
I'm unfortunately committed to my 25 now :(Last edited by dazp1976; 27-11-2018 at 01:49 PM.
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27-11-2018 #16
What about this machine ? These better than the warco wm18 or AMAT30 ?
http://www.toolco.co.uk/products/vm3...ling-machine-1
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27-11-2018 #17
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17-12-2018 #18
Either the guy from toolco uk ltd is having the best holiday ever, or he has closed down or worse !!
I have been trying to contact them for past 2 months... just get voicemail saying he is away on holiday... however all emails checked... but not as sent a few.
I even contacted there ebay store... nothing.
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18-12-2018 #19
@Hulksmash
I am just stripping down a 32B from toolco for CNC conversion. I visited Warco and checked out the other machines from Chester et al., but the Toolco (Weiss Machines) one was the best. The base castings are thicker with better geometry. The motor is more powerful with belt drive. I had to put up with the MT3 version but ordered a spindle from Michael Weiss, the machine manufacturer.
I found Toolco not easy to deal with, but it was worth it for the quality of the machine.
The only snag I can find is the top spindle speed which is something over 2000 rpm. Options for me are to change the pulley ratio or fit a high speed spindle in parallel on the head. Ways and general machine tolerances are extremely good. I can pm you Michael Weiss's email address if you think it will help.
Best Regards
picclock
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18-12-2018 #20
Many thanks picclock,
That would be brilliant please if you could pm his email address.
Its between a 32B toolco machine or an Amadeal AMAT30 - I would want an R8 spindle too
Is the owner of toolco still alive ???? I cn never get hold of him. Would Michael Weiss sell direct ?
Yes I will probably add a spindle in parallel re spindle speed, would be good to know someone else was doing it.
regards
Mike
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