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The Precision Matthews 1054-TV is a Bridgeport-style knee mill featuring 3-axis DRO, 3-axis power feed, and a power drawbar. It's used for accurately machining/drilling metals and other materials. | The Precision Matthews 1054-TV is a Bridgeport-style knee mill featuring 3-axis DRO, 3-axis power feed, and a power drawbar. It's used for accurately machining/drilling metals and other materials. | ||
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Revision as of 15:12, 12 January 2024
This tool is temporarily unavailable for member use
The Precision Matthews 1054-TV is a Bridgeport-style knee mill featuring 3-axis DRO, 3-axis power feed, and a power drawbar. It's used for accurately machining/drilling metals and other materials.
The power head is 3hp variable-speed with back gear for a total speed range of 70-4200rpm. Speed control is mechanical, so reducing speed increases torque.
Members must complete the Manual Milling Class before using this tool
Controls
| 4 | Back Gear Selector |
| 5 | Spindle Brake |
| 6 | Spindle Speed Control |
| 7 | Motor Switch |
| 8 | Quill Auto Feed On/Off |
| 9 | Quill Fine Feed Handwheel |
| 10 | Quill Auto Feed Rate Selector |
| 11 | Quill Auto Feed Direction Plunger |
| 12 | Quill Auto Feed Lever |
| 13 | Micrometer Depth Stop |
| 14 | Quill Lock |
| 15 | Quill Manual Feed Handle |
Specifications
| Table Length | 54" |
| Table Depth | 10" |
| Overall Width (A) | 107" |
| X axis travel | 36" |
| Y axis travel | 15" |
| Z axis (knee) travel | 16.9" |
| Spindle nose to table surface (min) | 2" |
| (max) | 26" |
| Spindle centerline to Z ways (min) | 5.5" |
| max | 26" |
| Ram travel | 20" |
| Quill travel | 5" |
| Head Tilt Left/Right | ±90º |
| Head Tilt Front/Back ("nod") | ±45º |
| Turret Rotation | 360º |
| approximate weight | 3000lbs |
Accessories
The table is equipped with 16mm (5/8" compatible) T-slots.
Tooling
This mill uses the same R8 collet system as the Rong Fu RF-45 Mill so any mill tooling we have will fit either machine. The bigger motor on the PM1054 means it can run bigger tools and/or work tougher materials than the RF-45. Pay attention to your speeds and feeds!
Resources
Maintenance
This tool is owned by Asmbly Makerspace for the use of its members. Please submit a problem report if maintenance is required.
