Difference between revisions of "Proxxon Mini Mill"
m (housekeeping) |
(→To do) |
||
(3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Inventory | {{Inventory | ||
− | |Picture= | + | |Picture=Proxxon MF70.jpg |
|Description=Proxxon Mini Mill | |Description=Proxxon Mini Mill | ||
|Make=Proxxon | |Make=Proxxon | ||
Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
|Category=Mechanics | |Category=Mechanics | ||
|Operational Status=Functional | |Operational Status=Functional | ||
− | |Super Users=User:Justa, | + | |Super Users=User:Justa, J |
|Received at=2012/10/05 | |Received at=2012/10/05 | ||
|Acquisition Details=donation to the space | |Acquisition Details=donation to the space | ||
|Owner=User:Justa | |Owner=User:Justa | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | Current | + | === Current Status === |
− | + | The milling machine has been restored, and a new handwheel has been installed on the z-axis. The device is functional, though the y-axis and the z-axis are both hard to turn. The x-axis, by comparison, moves really easily. Note that the scale ring on the y-axis doesn't turn in tandem with the handwheel, so don't trust its readings. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | To do | + | === To do === |
− | + | In order to make using it a bit more pleasant, I want to install larger handwheels on the y- and z-axis. Alternatively: I found that removing rust from the y-axis lead-screw helped a bit; I could try this on the z-axis too. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | The x-axis is loose, very loose — possibly a bit too loose. Need to figure out how to make it more rigid before putting it to use. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | I should add a base board to the bottom so that it can be easily bolted or clamped to the table for added rigidity. |
Latest revision as of 22:14, 17 December 2024
TechInc Inventory | |
---|---|
Description | Proxxon Mini Mill |
Make | Proxxon |
Model | MF 70 (NO 27 110) |
Manufacturer Link | http://www.proxxon.com/de/html/27110.php |
Category | Mechanics |
Operational Status | Functional |
Super Users | User:Justa, J |
Received at | 2012/10/05 |
Acquisition Details | donation to the space |
Owner | User:Justa |
Current Status
The milling machine has been restored, and a new handwheel has been installed on the z-axis. The device is functional, though the y-axis and the z-axis are both hard to turn. The x-axis, by comparison, moves really easily. Note that the scale ring on the y-axis doesn't turn in tandem with the handwheel, so don't trust its readings.
To do
In order to make using it a bit more pleasant, I want to install larger handwheels on the y- and z-axis. Alternatively: I found that removing rust from the y-axis lead-screw helped a bit; I could try this on the z-axis too.
The x-axis is loose, very loose — possibly a bit too loose. Need to figure out how to make it more rigid before putting it to use.
I should add a base board to the bottom so that it can be easily bolted or clamped to the table for added rigidity.