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== Specification | == Specification == | ||
This is an 'X2' mini mill, intended for DIY use, available under a number of different supplier identities. This particular one is supplied by [[https://www.cromwell.co.uk/OSA2715500K|Cromwell Tools]] | |||
A copy of the user manual is available in the Hackspace, or can be [[https://www.cromwell.co.uk/product_info/OSA/271/OSA2715500K_5.pdf|downloaded]]. | |||
== Tooling == | == Tooling == | ||
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Do not, ''ever'', use an ordinary Jacobs-type drill chuck to hold milling tools. There is a set of 3 collet chucks with a (home-made) drawbar which is a much more secure and safe way of holding such tools (a drill-chuck is fine when the operating force is along the axis, but will loosen dangerously if sideways forces are applied). | Do not, ''ever'', use an ordinary Jacobs-type drill chuck to hold milling tools. There is a set of 3 collet chucks with a (home-made) drawbar which is a much more secure and safe way of holding such tools (a drill-chuck is fine when the operating force is along the axis, but will loosen dangerously if sideways forces are applied). | ||
== Issues == | |||
The spindle speed is not stable - this is a known problem with this particular kind of mill. May need attention to the speed control pot, or a replacement controller. | |||
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Dclarke (talk) 04:58, 12 January 2014 (EST)
This is a bench-top OSAKI MMD250 milling machine received as a donation (was being scrapped!)
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Specification
This is an 'X2' mini mill, intended for DIY use, available under a number of different supplier identities. This particular one is supplied by [Tools]
A copy of the user manual is available in the Hackspace, or can be [[1]].
Tooling
There is a 6mm solid carbide end mill. Other suitable tools may be found in the Bridgeport Mill area.
Safety
Do not, ever, use an ordinary Jacobs-type drill chuck to hold milling tools. There is a set of 3 collet chucks with a (home-made) drawbar which is a much more secure and safe way of holding such tools (a drill-chuck is fine when the operating force is along the axis, but will loosen dangerously if sideways forces are applied).
Issues
The spindle speed is not stable - this is a known problem with this particular kind of mill. May need attention to the speed control pot, or a replacement controller.