MI-329M Manual Mill / DRO

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Bench Milling Machine - Small Shop MI-329M Bench Milling Machine, 1.5 HP (110/220 Volt) Precision milling for every shop: Built-in accuracy - ready to cut through projects with pre cision and power. Solid function and features give you the best operation and ease of use for the price. Great value - combined with optimal milling capacity makes this the best small bench-top milling machine. SMITHY MI-329M MILL Medium Duty 9” x 32” Gear Drive Mill Accuracy adding features like square column, hand-scraped, flat dove-tail ways and adjustable gibs improve precision and assure consistent, positive results. Z axis DRO assures accurate depth of cut for precision milling operations. Rotating head, 5” cutting depth and Bridgeport standard cutting and clamping tools add versatility. Smithy’s 2 year warranty and hands on service also adds to the value. Product Summary: 1.5 HP - 110/220 Volt Heavy - 762 lbs. R-8 Tooling - Industry Standard Z Axis Digital Readout Accurate - Gib Adjustments Gear Driven Spindle Square Column/Flat Dove Tail Ways Accurate Floating Dials Excellent FREE Tool Pack See Features and Specs Tabs for More Product Detail Warranty Coverage: 1 Year Parts Warranty ______________________________________________________ Smithy MIDAS means: Rugged Design Quality Built In Inspected Twice Best Service Support The best bench top mill value - for over 25 years! FEATURES Bench milling machine for small shop features include: Gear-drive Spindle - for Power and Torque Built-In Z Axis Digital Read Out - Optimum accuracy Electric Powerfeed on X axis (Optional) 110/220V - You choose voltage for your shop Simple operations Accurate - Superior Gib Design Rigid dovetail ways provide stability and increased accuracy Smithy Quality is Tops: Smithy designs and builds some of the best machines. We pay attention to details, all through the process. Smithy is well-known for it's after sales service and two year warranty. Each machine is inspected twice - before it leaves the factory and before it leaves our warehouse in Ann Arbor, MI to head your way. Heavy Duty Cast Base and Column Over 700 lbs. of cast iron provides positive damping effect - offers greater accuracy. Flat Dove Tail Ways Supports more weight with better weight distribution. Hand Scraped Ways Another plus for greater accuracy. Adjustable Gibs Allows for adjustment to assure maximum accuracy. Square Column Keeps hill head properly indexed to the table, assuring accuracy. Gear Driven Spindle No belts to change. More consistent power conversion and torque. Easy Dual Lever Speed Adjustment Easy to select appropriate speeds. Always works at the correct speed. 90 Degree Rotating Head Set and indicate mill head to accurately mill at angles between 0-90 degrees. Head Height Adjustment Simple to move head up and down for faster machine set-up and operations. 1.5 HP 110/220V Spindle Motor Big power and torque. Cool running 110 volt power assures longer motor life. 5” Cutting Depth on Mill Head Good runout from min to max depth. Bridgeport Standard R8 Collet Industry standard cutting tools and holders are low cost and easy to use. DRO on Z Axis Assures accurate milling depth of cut. Accurate Floating Dials Calibrated in thousands. Screw pitch = 10 threads per inch. Long Bed and Work Table 9” x 32” work table offers lots of room for complex or multiple set-ups. Three T-slots for easy fixture set-up. Bridgeport Standard 5/8” T-Slot Industry standard clamping/holding accessories are low cost and easy to use. SPECS Model MI-329M MI-409MZ Motor Size 1.5 HP 2 HP Electrical Requirements 110 VAC or 220 VAC (Convertible) 110 VAC or 220 VAC (Convertible) Amperage 9 Amps @ 220 Volt / 18 Amps @ 110 Volts 9 Amps @ 220 Volt / 18 Amps @ 110 Volts Table Size 31.5" x 9-3" 40" x 9-3" X-Axis Travel 22" 25" Y-Axis Travel Quill Travel 5" 5" Head Travel 15" 15" Mill Column Construction Square with Adjustable Dovetail Ways Square with Adjustable Dovetail Ways X & Y Axis Construction Adjustable Dovetail Ways Adjustable Dovetail Ways Headstock Lubrication Oil Bath Reservoir & Site Gauge Oil Bath Reservoir & Site Gauge Spindle Speeds 95, 175, 310, 450, 850, 1500 95, 175, 310, 450, 850, 1500 Spindle Taper R8 R8 Spindle Center To Column 9.5" 10" Spindle Nose To Table Distance 2.5" to 18.25" 2.5" to 16.5" Digital Position Readout On Quill Standard Standard Powerfeed (X-Axis) Optional Standard Powerfeed Z-Axis (Spindle) N/A Standard Automatic Tapping Cycle N/A Standard ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model MI-329M MI-409MZ Power Requirements 110V/220VAC, Single Phase (Convertible) 110V/220VAC, Single Phase (Convertible) Plug 6-15P 220 Volt (supplied), 5-15P 110 Volt (not supplied) 6-15P 220 Volt (supplied), 5-15P 110 Volt (not supplied) Outlet (Not Included) 5-15R for 110 VAC, 6-15R for 220 VAC 5-15R for 110 VAC, 6-15R for 220 VAC Motor Type Induction Type A/C Induction Type A/C Motor Power 1.5 HP 2 HP Motor Amp Draw 18 Amps @ 110 VAC / 9 Amps @ 220 VAC 18 Amps @ 110 VAC / 9 Amps @ 220 VAC MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model MI-329M MI-409MZ Spindle Speed Control Mechanical Mechanical Number Of Speeds 6 6 Available Speed 95, 175, 310, 450, 850, 1500 95, 175, 310, 450, 850, 1500 Longitudinal Travel 22" 30" Cross Travel 7.25" 7.25" Quill Travel 5" 5" Spindle Taper R8 R8 T-Slot Size 5/8" 5/8" Draw Rod Size 7/16" x 20 7/16" x 20 Drill Chuck / Arbor Included 1/2" Drill Chuck on an R8 Arbor Included 5/8" Drill Chuck on an R8 Arbor Mill Head Rotation 90 Degrees Left of Right 45 Degrees Left of Right Mill Head Lubrication Oil Bath with Reservoir and Site Gauge Oil Bath with Reservoir and Site Gauge Dial Calibrations .001" .001" Mill Feed Both Coarse and Fine Feed Both Coarse and Fine Feed Powerfeed X-Axis Optional Standard Powerfeed Z-Axis (Spindle) N/A Standard Max Drill Size 1" 1" Max Face Mill 3" 3" Max End Mill 1" 1" Max Tapping 1/2" 1/2" PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Model MI-329M MI-409MZ Machine Weight 716 lbs 786 lbs Machine Size 36" L x 34" W x 56" H (at heighest point of travel) 40" L x 34" W x 56" H (at heighest point of travel) Footprint 25" x 16" 25" x 16" Shipping Weight 807 lbs 870 lbs Shipping Crate Size 41" L x 36" W x 48" H 41" L x 36" W x 48" H Shipping Crate Material Wood Wood FAQS WHO BUYS THESE MILLS FROM SMITHY? Businesses/Professional: Schools purchase quite a few. As so military organizations, R & D labs, etc. Small machine shop/production shops are frequent buyers. Garage/Home Shops: The machines are designed and built for professional parts production settings. Because of the quality features - and reasonable price - these rugged milling machines are also popular with home and garage shop machinists. IS THE TOOL PACK HELPFUL? The FREE tool pack is intended to proved a basic tool set-up to get you started when your machine arrives. It’s a balanced set of tooling, but you will likely need more tooling once you figure out specific projects you want to do. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “INSPECTED TWICE?” Each lathe is inspected by trained company employees at the factory - PLUS, a second complete inspection is performed at our warehouse in Ann Arbor, MI before it is sent to the customer. WHY ARE THESE MILLS BETTER THAN OTHERS ON THE MARKET? For a machine tool to be truly great it must have attention paid to every step of its development - design, production, quality control, testing, and after sales support. No other bench top lathe on the market, at this price, has the same level of quality commitment at every step as these MIDAS mills. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SELLING THESE MILLS? Over 30 years. DO MANY LATHE BUYERS ALSO PURCHASE MILLING MACHINES? Yes, the MI-1440 lathe matches well with the MI-409MZ milling machine - a machine shop combo that was built to last. Many customers buy this combination. WHY SHOULD I BUY A MILLING MACHINE FROM SMITHY? Rugged Design Quality Built In Inspected Twice Best Service Support The best bench top mill value - for over 30 years! DO I NEED TO BE A MACHINIST TO USE THE MACHINE? NO, many buyers of these machines don’t have the experience. What they have is the need to make a certain part or product. What you need is a commitment and curiosity. We have a set of machining training videos on our website. You can usually find classes at a local community college or vo-tech school. Get a machine and get going! You won’t be disappointed. Show more