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  • March 30, 2013 at 10:52 am #53242
    tmac1956
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      @gerene wrote:

      Just comparing the two machines, it looks like the Proxxon will do more things than a beginner like myself needs. It does have much higher speed than the Mini Mill, but less horsepower AND it looks like the Proxxon uses proprietary collets (I could be wrong on that one.)

      What about CNC capabilities? Does either of these work like that and of how much importance is this capability for students in Horology – cutting gears, etc.?
      Thanks again!
      tmac

      You are right, Proxxon uses proprietary collets ranging from 1.0 mm to 3.2 mm (1/32″ to 1/8″) included with the machine, but a M8x1 Jacobs chuck will also work.

      Proxxon does have a CNC kit available for it, I don’t have it and would not know if it is of much importance in horology.

      I have one of those and I am happy with it. Never used it for things like gear cutting, so I cannot comment on that.

      Jan

      gerene:

      Thanks for the information. Do you use your machine for both a precision drill press and mill? Just curious.

      tmac

      March 31, 2013 at 12:24 am #53243
      david pierce
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        Tmac,
        Yes, it can drill high precision holes. Because of it’s design, mass, precision, repeatability and R-8 spindle, it can produce high precision precisely located holes.
        david

        March 31, 2013 at 12:31 am #53244
        gerene
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          @tmac1956 wrote:

          Do you use your machine for both a precision drill press and mill? Just curious.

          Yes, I do and I am happy with it. Here it is used for drilling in making lantern pinions.


          I do not have any pictures of it used as a mill.

          Jan

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