08-25-2015, 07:21 AM
Ron - I would look at what is available on ebay.com (not ebay.com.au) at a good price and make sure you look at sellers offering the global shipping option. It makes buying from outside Australia much easier and (often) cheaper. Unless you are making money (good money) from your machining then buying new is not going to be viable. Insert grade and geometry can be matched to your needs, so you only need to buy a single face mill and change inserts accordingly.
I'd consider other models than just those you have listed above. I have a 2" F2280 (now called F4080) face mill, as well as a 1.5" F4042R shoulder mill. Both work effortlessly in my Kondia FV-1 mill. Whilst HP is important, spindle speed is too, as are feed rates and overall rigidity.
Personally, I would never buy an insert tool without discussing it first with PixMan (Ken), as he has a wealth of knowledge in this area and goes out of his way to help others make the correct choice. Be warned though, he will want precise information from you with regards to the capabilities of your mill and your application.
I'd consider other models than just those you have listed above. I have a 2" F2280 (now called F4080) face mill, as well as a 1.5" F4042R shoulder mill. Both work effortlessly in my Kondia FV-1 mill. Whilst HP is important, spindle speed is too, as are feed rates and overall rigidity.
Personally, I would never buy an insert tool without discussing it first with PixMan (Ken), as he has a wealth of knowledge in this area and goes out of his way to help others make the correct choice. Be warned though, he will want precise information from you with regards to the capabilities of your mill and your application.
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