12″ Deluxe CNC Mill System

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Product Description

The CNC Package Includes:

  • Mill fitted with saddle oiler, stepper motor mounts and couplers on X-, Y- and Z-axes
  • A computer with Ubuntu Linux-based OS with LinuxCNC 4-axis CNC software preinstalled
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • 4-axis driver board and power supply installed inside the computer
  • Computer cables to the X-, Y-, and Z-axes are 69″ in length
  • Instruction and utility CD. The CD includes complete instructions, and several free utilities to translate CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code.
  • A blank 4GB USB flash drive
  • 1-year warranty on all components for non-production use. 90-day warranty on CNC and computer-related components.

You supply only a monitor.

Sherline CNC Specification Links

NOTE: Depending upon availability, the actual computer supplied with the system may look different than shown above.

Notes on ordering a metric mill

Most of our cutting tools, like center drills, are manufactured in a fractional size. If you have a metric machine with metric holders, like collets or end mill holders, you will need to order fractional holders to accommodate our cutting tools.

Standard equipment for the mill includes:

  • A powerful 90V DC motor with electronic speed controller
  • 12″ base
  • 2″ (51mm) adjustable “zero” handwheels are mounted on each of the stepper motors
  • 2.75″ (70 mm) x 13.0″ (330 mm) table with two T-slots
  • Pulleys, drive belt, three hexagonal keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual
  • Headstock spacer block
  • ¼” Drill Chuck w/ key, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt

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The improper use of machine tools and their accessories can result in serious injury. Before using this tool, thoroughly read the instructions and make sure you understand its proper and safe use.

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Always wear safety glasses when operating machine tools.

Download PDF Assembly and Instruction Guide

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Download PDF Mill Saddle Lubrication instructions

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Max clearance
(table to spindle)
8.00″ (203 mm)
Throat
(no spacer)
2.25″ (50 mm)
Throat
(w/ headstock spacer)
Included, 3.50″ (89 mm)
Travel, “X” Axis 8.65″ (220 mm) (9″ (228 mm) w/stop screw removed)
Travel, “Y” Axis 5.00″ (127 mm)
Travel, “Z” Axis 6.25″ (159 mm)
Hole through spindle .405″ (10 mm)
Spindle nose thread 3/4″-16 T.P.I.
Spindle nose taper #1 Morse
Spindle runout of Morse taper .0005″ or less
Handwheel graduations .001″ (.01 mm)
Width Overall* 15.00″ (381 mm)
Depth Overall* Base footprint: 17.625″ (448 mm); With fully extended brass leadscrew cover: 20.5″ (520 mm)
Height Overall (Max.)* 20.75″ (527 mm)
Table size 2.75″ x 13.00″ (70 x 330 mm)
Hold-down provision 2 T-Slots
Shipping Weight 40 lb. (18.2 kg)
Movements in addition
to X-, Y- and Z-axes
Headstock rotation (90° left/right)
Motor 90 volt DC with electronic speed control that accepts any incoming current from 100VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Click here for motor specifications
Spindle Speed Range 70-2800 RPM continuously variable by electronic speed control
CNC Stepper motor holding torque 136 oz-in
Maximum CNC travel positioning speed, X, Y and Z axes 22 inches/min**

*Overall dimensions include motor and speed control
**NOTE: To avoid missed steps, rapid travel speeds should be used for positioning only. Actual feed rates when cutting metal will usually be the range of 6 inches/min or slower.

Click on the link for the exploded view of the 8540/8541 CNC Deluxe Mill to help identify replacement parts.

If you are still uncertain please call our customer service representatives for help with this item.

Click the P/Ns below to download a zipped version of the IGS 3D CAD file. You will need to extract the zip file before viewing the files.
8540 CNC 3D IGS model
You need an IGS viewer to open .igs files. CLICK HERE to download a FREE IGS viewer.

Shipping

We do not charge a flat rate for shipping because of the variations in weight for our products. Instead, we charge you what the shipping company charges us. Our website uses a shipping calculator based on the daily rates for USPS and UPS based on the weight and destination of the shipment. You can also have us use your UPS/FedEx account number to charge your shipping. Just enter it in the appropriate box on the checkout page.

Domestic orders are shipped Monday – Friday. Expedited orders must be placed by 9 am PST to ship the same day.

Orders shipping ground have a processing time of 7 working days for domestic orders and 14 working days for international orders. CLICK HERE for more information on our shipping and order policies.

Returns

Most merchandise can be returned within 30 days of the purchase date. A refund will be issued to the original form of payment at the original selling price. View our complete return policy and/or start your return online here.