Sherline 18-Inch NexGen Benchtop Mill Package A with DRO (Metric)
Delivers exceptional precision and accuracy
Offers adjustable spindle speeds from 70-2800 RPM
Features a digital readout system with LCD display
Ideal for small, precision part production
Includes an extra-rigid column base for stability
The Sherline 18-Inch NexGen Benchtop Mill Package A with DRO (Metric) is a sophisticated milling machine designed to deliver exceptional precision and accuracy for advanced milling projects. This benchtop mill is equipped with a digital readout system that enhances its functionality by providing real-time feedback on the movement of the table across three axes. The digital readout box, coupled with special handwheels featuring built-in electronic encoders, allows for precise tracking of table travel, which can be reset to zero at any time with the push of a button. Additionally, the spindle RPM is continuously displayed, ensuring optimal control during operation.
This milling machine is ideal for producing small, precision parts from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel. Despite its compact desktop size, it offers the precision and accuracy typically associated with full-size machines. The machine's design includes an 18-inch mill base with Y-axis leadscrew protection, an extended mill table with T-slots, and an extra-rigid column base, all contributing to its robust performance.
The package includes a powerful 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, ensuring smooth and adjustable spindle speeds. The mill's construction and components, such as the tooling plate and extended column bed, are engineered to provide a larger work area and enhanced rigidity. The digital readout system, with its LCD display and RPM sensor, further simplifies the machining process by eliminating the need to manually track handwheel revolutions, thereby reducing potential errors.
The Sherline 18-Inch NexGen Benchtop Mill Package A with DRO (Metric) is a testament to quality craftsmanship, made in the USA, and is supported by excellent customer service. It is a versatile tool that brings a new level of enjoyment and efficiency to machining tasks, making it a valuable addition to any workshop.
1x Sherline 18-Inch NexGen Benchtop Mill Package A with DRO (Metric)
1x Step block hold-down set
1x 5/32″ Sherline hex T-driver
3x Center drill set
1x Fly cutter with carbide bit
3x Mill collet set with drawbolt
6x 3/8″ 2-flute double-ended end mill set
1x 3/8″ end mill holder
1x Milling vise
1x Sherline Accessories Shop Guide
Table size: 457 x 70 mm (18.00 x 2.75")
A powerful 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller
18-inch mill base with Y-axis leadscrew protection
2.75-inch x 18.0-inch extended mill table with two T-slots
7-inch x 13-inch tooling plate
15-inch extended column bed
Extra-rigid column base
Digital readout box with LCD display, RPM sensor, power supply, cables, stand, and all necessary mounting hardware
Special DRO handwheels on the Y-axis leadscrew and X-axis table feed screw, and a 2.5-inch handwheel on the Z-axis vertical feed screw
¼-inch drill chuck with key, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt
Oil reservoirs on the X-, Y-, and Z-axes
Pulleys, drive belt, three hexagonal keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord
Electronically controlled spindle speed range: 70 to 2800 RPM
Maximum clearance (table to spindle): 14.00 inches
Adjustable throat (no spacer)
Travel, X-axis: 13.65 inches
Travel, Y-axis: 11 inches; 8.9 inches with tooling plate attached
Travel, Z-axis: 5.38 inches
Hole through spindle: .405 inches
Spindle nose thread: 3/4-inch-16 T.P.I
Spindle nose taper: #1 Morse
Handwheel graduations: .001 inch
Hold-down provision: 3 T-slots
Movements in addition to X-, Y-, and Z-axes: Headstock rotation 90° left/right, column pivot 90° forward/back, column swing 90° left/right, column travel (in/out) 5 inches
Motor: 90 volt DC with electronic speed control that accepts any incoming current from 100VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
