Sherline Mill CNC 4 axis machining

My first g-code program to machine 3 flats and drill 3 holes. I would now drill holes by pocket milling, in hindsight. I was using Sherline EMC CNC software at the time, I switched to Mach3 now.

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[INDIOIRLANDES]

did you use coolant?

[rdgtm]

@INDIOIRLANDES,

Just some hand applied aluminum cutting oil. Home machining here, not trying to break any production records! The cutting is slow enough that cutting tool overheating is not occurring. I would like to make an air delivered misting coolant system at some point, but this is just a hobby, when I have spare time... so nothing here is a priority for me.

[Srbija575]

Hi! I am debating with myself whether to get a Sherline or Taig mill and was searching the net for info when I ran across this site. What influenced your decision to go with the Sherline mill? It seems the Taig takes ER-16 collets, which would be an advantage in accepting metric end mills, but then the Sherline has all those movement axis and tooling available, as well as a vari-speed motor. Tough choice for me. I am very interested in any feedback you can provide. Thanks!

[rdgtm]

@Srbija575, I bought my first Sherline mill and lathe in the early 1990s, pre-internet, etc... So I judged based my decision on magazine advertisments and articles, etc... I don't have ER-16, and only know what I've read about it... I suppose both brands have their virtues... Good luck in your decision.

[rdgtm]

theHippy86, Sorry for the late response... The tool you are referring to is a Rotary Table. It can divide a circle into 3600 segments down to 1/10 degree without interpolation, as each 0.1 degree is a line on the hand-wheel scale...

[beatnic50]

Good editing of your video. It moves right along. I like your use of titles too. To machine isn't easy and takes a bit learning. To machine and make a coherent video as you do it is another order of magnitude. Thanks.

[rdgtm]

Thanks for the compliment!

[corona0007]

What attachment are you using when you

are using like a manual drill press?

I just got my Sherline and cant see how that would work, Also what is your scale settings in your software, I'm using turbo cnc and mach 2 for now, Great job Thanks!

[epicuniversal]

@corona0007 I am putting together an A2Z/Sherline Monster mill, right now I have the sherline headstock/motor assembley, and the A2Z saddle with X and Y precision leadscrews. I am wondering this same thing, I don't see how he is using it like a quill. I'd be very interested in knowing what attachement he is using other then the sensitive drilling attachment that he uses as well.

[douro20]

Why didn't you drill it with G81/G83?

[douro20]

the old spectraLight machines from Light Machines are Sherline based.

[odoublesiete]

Nice! btw, can the same be done with Sherline CNC Mill and CNC lathe working together ?

[vlmarshall]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing.