RF30 Basement Install
Nothing on my end but I ran across this on the CNCzone forum https://www.cnczone.com/forums/spindles-vfd/117782-huanyang-chinese-vfd-settings-manual.html
Suggest a Mill
- Thread starter casche
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Well i did my first bit of work yesterday. Installing the X-Axis drive from VEVOR. it was the 189.00$ CDN unit from VEVOR for the bridgeport with a 5/8 shaft...Parts and nmods to follow. Please do not be TOO critical of my finish work...its been 40 years.....hahahahahahahahaha.
I followed Craigs lead. it works well and is relatively quiet.
I followed Craigs lead. it works well and is relatively quiet.
When searching for a mill (a year ago), as a newbie - I almost pulled the trigger on a used cx601. The 601 is a very nice machine and about as big as you can get without going to a mill with a 220 volt motor.
The 600 and 611 have similar table sizes and are quite a bit smaller than the 601 so if you are tight for space you might consider either the 600 or 611. I’d go for the 611 over the 600 because it has a bit more weight and a bit larger motor. But, IMO, the 601 beats the 600 or 611 hands down. The extra dollars for the 601 gets you a much heavier and more powerful mill with just a bit bigger foot print.
The 601 is twice as heavy as the 600 and that alone makes it a winner in this comparison.
When you factor in the cost of tooling (which is pretty much the same for any of these mills) then the total cost difference become a smaller percentage gap.
Because of the above points - the 601 is an easier mill to sell if you want to upgrade.
BUT #1 - if you have a budget issue with the 601, then go for either the 600 or 611. Craftex in Canada is very popular for a reason.
BUT #2 - any mill is better than no mill (thanks S)
PS - i would have come home with the 601 that i traveled 2+ hours to look at - except the owner was a complete jerk. It was well used and had a couple of war wounds but he’d advertised it as ‘in like new condition’. After I pointing out my concerns, he offered it at a much lower price. I left empty handed but with my pride intact since i absolutely don’t like dealing with jerks.
The 600 and 611 have similar table sizes and are quite a bit smaller than the 601 so if you are tight for space you might consider either the 600 or 611. I’d go for the 611 over the 600 because it has a bit more weight and a bit larger motor. But, IMO, the 601 beats the 600 or 611 hands down. The extra dollars for the 601 gets you a much heavier and more powerful mill with just a bit bigger foot print.
The 601 is twice as heavy as the 600 and that alone makes it a winner in this comparison.
When you factor in the cost of tooling (which is pretty much the same for any of these mills) then the total cost difference become a smaller percentage gap.
Because of the above points - the 601 is an easier mill to sell if you want to upgrade.
BUT #1 - if you have a budget issue with the 601, then go for either the 600 or 611. Craftex in Canada is very popular for a reason.
BUT #2 - any mill is better than no mill (thanks S)
PS - i would have come home with the 601 that i traveled 2+ hours to look at - except the owner was a complete jerk. It was well used and had a couple of war wounds but he’d advertised it as ‘in like new condition’. After I pointing out my concerns, he offered it at a much lower price. I left empty handed but with my pride intact since i absolutely don’t like dealing with jerks.
