The Sherline Manual 18-Inch NexGen Benchtop Mill (Metric) represents the pinnacle of compact milling technology, designed to meet the demands of industrial, laboratory, and educational settings. This advanced milling machine is engineered to accommodate the production of larger parts, featuring an expanded mill base, an elongated crosslide table, and an extended mill column. These enhancements provide increased capacity and precision, making it an ideal choice for those requiring a mini milling machine capable of producing small, precision components.
The design of the NexGen mill emphasizes rigidity and stability, with a reinforced column base that ensures the machine maintains its position during heavy cutting operations. While the column arm's side-to-side swing has been removed to enhance stability, the column retains its ability to rotate 90 degrees left and right, and offers in/out adjustments. This configuration allows for seven directions of movement, including X, Y, Z axes, and headstock rotation, providing versatility in machining operations.
This benchtop mill is adept at cutting a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel, delivering full-size machine precision and accuracy in a desktop-sized package. The machine is equipped with a powerful 90V DC motor and an electronic speed controller, ensuring consistent performance across a range of applications. The mill's construction and components are crafted in the USA, reflecting a commitment to quality and precision.
Note: When working with brass or wood, it is advisable to use the toggle switch dust cover to extend the life of the motor and speed control.
If you are not satisfied with a product purchased from the Site, you may request a return within 30 days from the delivery date, unless the product is listed under the Return Exceptions below or is subject to specific return conditions noted on the product page.
This return policy also applies, as a minimum standard, to products sold and fulfilled by third-party vendors through the Marketplace.
Returns under this policy concern non-defective products. In the case of a confirmed manufacturing defect, remedies are handled under the Warranty terms, at the Vendor's discretion. See the Warranty section.
Return Conditions
To qualify for a refund under the 30-day return policy, all of the following conditions must be met:
A valid Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained prior to returning the product. Returns without an RA number will be refused.
The RA number is valid for 30 days. The returned item must be received within that period.
The RA number must be included with the return.
Products must be returned in unused, unmodified condition (e.g., no scratches, alterations, missing parts, or signs of installation/use) and in their original packaging, suitable for resale.
Shipping fees are non-refundable. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, except in cases of a product confirmed defective through RobotShop's troubleshooting process or of a verified shipping error by RobotShop.
Refunds are processed within 7 days after receipt and inspection of the returned item.
A $100 cleaning fee may apply to domestic robots returned in used or unclean condition.
A 20% restocking fee may apply to large-quantity returns of items ordered specifically for the customer from the manufacturer or not part of RobotShop's standard inventory.
Return Exceptions
The following products are not eligible for return or refund under this policy:
Used, damaged, or modified products — Items that show signs of use, wear, or alteration, making them unsuitable for resale.
Consumables — Use and wear-and-tear components, altered or depleted through use (e.g., batteries, belts, brushes, gears, filament, tires, disposable bags, lubricants, greases, waxes, etc.). Not eligible for return once opened or used.
Perishables — Goods liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly. Not eligible for return.
Sealed goods (health or hygiene) — Items sealed for health-protection or hygiene reasons (e.g., masks, gloves, odor-absorbing products). Not eligible for return once unsealed.
Build-it-yourself products and items requiring customer assembly — Including robots & kits, robot parts, and other products requiring assembly or soldering. Not eligible for return once assembled, soldered, or installed.
Digital Goods, Software, and Apps — Final sale only, due to licensing restrictions.
Clearance Items — Products identified as clearance or final sale, including end-of-life or discontinued items.
Custom-made, personalized, or special-order items — Products manufactured, configured, adapted, or built to the customer's own specifications and requirements.
On-Demand Items — Standard catalogue products not stocked by RobotShop and ordered specifically to fulfill a customer request.
While the same return policy applies, these orders require a separate contact process for returns.
RobotShop Fulfilled Orders → submit a support ticket from your account under My Support Tickets.
Marketplace Vendor Orders → submit a ticket from your account under My Marketplace Tickets to contact the vendor directly.
Note: Marketplace vendor products are normally labelled with SKUs starting with RM, and identified on the product page with the mention "Sold and fulfilled by [Vendor Name]".
