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For an engineering enthusiast, a desktop milling machine is a must. It is really handy for hobbyist to have a milling machine to cut out parts for lets say, a drone or a small RC car. It saves him/her the hassle and the added cost of contacting and hiring a machinist for his/her project. Seeing their high affability with engineers, we have made a list of 10 best desktop milling machines.
10. SHOP FOX M1036 Micro Milling Machine(421$)
Pro
- 0.2HP, 2A motor provides decent power.
- Quite in operation.
Con
- Not easy to set a stop for a hole.
- Cross-slide not easy to lock, as per some consumers.
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9. Eteyo CNC 3020t(500$)
Pro
- CNC Capabilities.
- Chrome shafts are known to be durable, like the one this machine has.
Con
- Programming environment most suitable and as mentioned is Windows 2000, and xp. It may be programmed on latest versions, but we have no idea why the seller has such affinity for older Operating systems.
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8. Yosoo(TM) CNC Carving Machine(1245$).
Pro
- CNC capabilities.
- Effective working travel:390(X)mm*280(Y)mm*55(Z)mm.
- Have power restored,power outage continued carving,processing time,forecast etc,functions.
Con
- Software environment, only windows XP
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7. Sunwin CNC 3040(1670$)
Pro
- CNC Capabilities.
- Many compatible material.
Con
- Accommodates comparatively small workpieces.
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6. ZJchaoTM(480$)
Pro
- 1-year machine part warranty offered.
- Easy Installation and operation.
Con
- Mach 3 software was not shipped to some consumers
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5. JET 350017/JMD-15 Milling/Drilling Machine(1700$)
Pro
- One-piece cast iron column for added support.
- High tolerance possible up to o.oo5″ without a problem.
Con
- It has been reported that company has often shipped incomplete parts. We understand this isn’t a problem with the device it self but something worth considering when buying to save your time.
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4. OTMT Variable Speed Mini Milling Machine(770$)
Pro
- Multiple speed ranges.
- consistent quality.
Con
- Warranty is not offered by the manufacturer.
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3. Proxxon 37110 Micro Mill MF 70(434$)
Pro
- Variable speed 5000-2000 RPM.
- Comparatively lightweight at 18.2 pounds.
Con
- It has been reported that z-axis had wheel has a little bit of play.
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2. Zen ToolworksTM CNC (430$)
Pro
- Small and lightweight at 17 pounds.
- Great for beginners.
Con
- No limit switches included.
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1. Grizzly G8689 (756$)
Pro
- Good manufacturing quality.
- A popular choice with hobbyists.
- Good customer service.
Con
- As per reviews the gear train is noisy.
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While cheap hobby CNC mills and routers are great machines that allow you to build things a 3D printer just can’t handle, they do have their limitations. They’re usually powered by a Dremel or other rotary tool, so speed control of the spindle via Gcode is nigh impossible. They’re also usually built with a piece of plywood as the bed – cheap, but not high on repeatability. The Nomad CNC mill fixes these problems, and manages to look good and be pretty cheap, to boot.
Instead of using a Dremel or other rotary tool to cut materials, the Nomad team is using a brushless DC motor connected to a real spindle. With a few certain motors, this allows for closed loop control of the spindle; Sending S4000 Gcode to the mill will spin the spindle at 4000 RPM, and S6000 runs the spindle at 6000 RPM, whether it’s going through foam or aluminum. This is something you just can’t do with the Dremel or DeWalt rotary tools found in most desktop mills and routers.
Along with a proper spindle, the Nomad also features homing switches, a tool length probe, and a few included fixtures that make two-sided machining – the kind you need it you’re going to machine a two-layer PCB – possible, and pretty simple, too. The softwares controlling the mill are Carbide Motion and MeshCAM, a pretty popular and well put together CNC controller. Of course the mill itself speaks Gcode, so it will work with open source CNC software.
It’s all a very slick and well put together package. Below you can find a video of the Nomad milling out a Hackaday logo.