Metric NexGen 18 Inch Milling Machine With Factory Installed DRO Package A And CNC Upgrade Not Included But Available Separately For Pro Level Milling And Precise Metal Fabrication
✔️ Factory-installed 3-axis DRO, 18 inch base, extended table; CNC upgrade
This Metric NexGen 18-Inch Milling Machine with DRO Package A is a compact benchtop milling unit designed for precise metalworking in hobby shops and small machine shops. It arrives with a factory-installed DRO and is ready for a future CNC upgrade, making it a solid choice for precision milling and prototyping.
✅ 90V DC motor with electronic speed controller
✅ 18 inch base mill with Y-axis leadscrew protection (457 mm)
✅ 2.75 in x 18.0 in extended mill table (70 mm x 457 mm) with two T-slots
✅ 7 in x 13 in tooling plate (178 mm x 330 mm)
✅ 15 in extended column bed (381 mm)
✅ Extra-rigid column base
✅ DRO-equipped handwheels with zero reset via the DRO display
✅ 1/4 in drill chuck with key; #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt
✅ Oil reservoirs on X-, Y-, and Z- axes; pulleys, drive belt, and hex keys
✅ A Package includes: step block hold-down, 5/32 in Sherline hex T-driver, 3-piece center drill set, fly cutter with carbide bit, 3-piece mill collet set with drawbolt, 6-piece 3/8 in 2-flute double-ended end mill set (4-flute may be substituted), 3/8 in end mill holder, milling vise, Sherline Accessories Shop Guide book
💡 What is a milling machine with a DRO used for in a small shop? This handy setup speeds precise machining by giving real-time readouts and digital references. - Precise X/Y/Z readings for repeatable cuts - Faster setup with repeatable zero positions - Improves consistency across parts and batches