{"product_id":"metric-nexgen-18-inch-milling-machine-with-factory","title":"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","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSingle-unit NexGen 18-In Milling Machine with DRO Package A\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ Factory-installed 3-axis DRO, 18 inch base, extended table; CNC upgrade \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ 90V DC motor with electronic speed controller\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 18 inch base mill with Y-axis leadscrew protection (457 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 2.75 in x 18.0 in extended mill table (70 mm x 457 mm) with two T-slots\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 7 in x 13 in tooling plate (178 mm x 330 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 15 in extended column bed (381 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Extra-rigid column base\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ DRO-equipped handwheels with zero reset via the DRO display\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 1\/4 in drill chuck with key; #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Oil reservoirs on X-, Y-, and Z- axes; pulleys, drive belt, and hex keys\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a milling machine with a DRO used for in a small shop?\nThis handy setup speeds precise machining by giving real-time readouts and digital references. - Precise X\/Y\/Z readings for repeatable cuts\n- Faster setup with repeatable zero positions\n- Improves consistency across parts and batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48269268156651,"sku":"VXB07MDDMDFX","price":4374.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/71_tyFFZDiL.jpg?v=1778761836","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/metric-nexgen-18-inch-milling-machine-with-factory","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}