[alw20147]

Hi All,
I am in the process of converting my milling machine to a CNC mill. In doing so, the saddle needs a pocket (2" x 4" x 1/4") milled out to accommodate the z-axis lead screw bearing housing.

Anyone with a mill that can help or recommend a shop for the task?

Al

[ducatithunder]

What size mill are you converting?

[BillC]

Yep, need to know what size part needs to be milled, and what material. I can probably help, if the part will fit on an old bridgeport. Got any pics?

[alw20147]

Originally Posted by BillC

Yep, need to know what size part needs to be milled, and what material. I can probably help, if the part will fit on an old bridgeport. Got any pics?

The saddle is about 12" x 8" x 3" and is made of cast iron. I will try to attach a pdf of what needs to be milled.

[alw20147]

Originally Posted by ducatithunder

What size mill are you converting?

I just got rid of my HF mini mill and purchased a Precision Matthews benchtop milling machine model PM-30MV.

[alw20147]

Originally Posted by BillC

Yep, need to know what size part needs to be milled, and what material. I can probably help, if the part will fit on an old bridgeport. Got any pics?

Here is a youtube of what the saddle being milled.

YouTube

YouTube

[BillC]

Originally Posted by alw20147

The saddle is about 12" x 8" x 3" and is made of cast iron. I will try to attach a pdf of what needs to be milled.

That doesn't look too difficult.

Send me a pm if you want to come up one day next weekend.

[ducatithunder]

Understood. I was a bit confused as most of the Bridgeport series 1 upgrades are plug and play when it comes to bolting in the ball screw upgrades.

My bridgeport isnt up and running yet, so I cant help at the moment. I do have some connections up in bmore if you dont end up finding a local shop or fellow dorki.

[alw20147]

Originally Posted by BillC

That doesn't look too difficult.

Send me a pm if you want to come up one day next weekend.

Thanks!

PM Sent.