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Unread 01-05-2014, 00:11
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Re: CNC Mill

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Originally Posted by Andy A. View Post
A team new to CNC and still building up 'traditional' resources might be better served by something like a prototrak knee mill. Just a thought.
I will second this option, we have had converted Bridgeports by southwest industries since the beginning of our team. Having a cnc that programs conversationally is a huge advantage as to other options that require extra software. This has the simplest user interface I have seen and used.
We are coming to a end of constructing a new facility with many high end machines. I just ordered prototrax knee mills to square up material and run 3 axis program just as we have since 1999. My students need to turn handles prior to running a Haas.


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