Ultimate Small Shop Milling Machine Midas MI-409MZ Metal Mill, 2 HP (110/220 Volt), X & Z Power Feed Z Axis Mechanical Powerfeed - X Axis Powerfeed - Z Axis Built-In DRO - Power Tapping This powerful benchtop milling machine has a load of great features. Put this rugged, reliable benchtop milling machine on your small shop bench. A great metal mill design with production shop capabilities and small shop convenience. SMITHY MI-409MZ BENCHTOP MILLING MACHINE Heavy 9” x 40” Gear Drive Mill Power feed on Z and X axes. PLUS, Built-In Z axis digital readout - adds convenience and accuracy. This features also makes power tapping a reality. Product Summary: 2 HP - 110/220 Volt Weighs in at nearly 1000 lbs - Weight gives rigidity R-8 Tooling - Industry Standard Mechanical Power Feed on Z Axis Z Axis Digital Readout Tapping Capabilities Power Feed on X Axis Accurate - Convenient Gib Adjustments Excellent FREE Tool Pack See Features and Specs Tabs for More Product Details Warranty Coverage: 2 Years 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 The MI-409MZ milling machine features include: Gear-drive Z Axis Power Feed - with Power Tapping Built-In Z Axis Digital Read Out - Optimum accuracy Electric Powerfeed on X axis Handy Operator Control Panel - accessible and safe to operate Machine Capabilities: Milling, Drilling, and TAPPING Power feed on X and Z axes improves accuracy, speed, and usability. 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. SPECS Model MI-329M MI-409 PRO Motor Size 1.5 HP 2 HP Electrical Requirements 110 VAC or 220 VAC (Convertible) 110 VAC or 220 VAC (Conertible) 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 / Y / Z Optional on X Standard Powerfeed Quill 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.
