The 2000-series 8-direction mill was designed to take Sherline tools into the
next century. Patterned after the movements of the industry standard for
full-size mills, the Bridgeport® mill, the column has been redesigned to offer
four additional directions of movement compared to other Sherline mills. A
modified rotary column attachment allows the Z-axis column to tilt from side to
side up to 90°. A laser engraved angle scale makes setting the tilt angle easy.
As on the rotary column, a clamping ring design locks the column securely at the
desired angle. On the back side of this special rotary column attachment is a
knuckle that allows the top of the Z-axis column to be tilted either toward or
away from the operator. Laser engraved scales indicate movement up to 90° in
either direction on this axis.
In addition to the side-to-side rotary tilt movement, the new column base
offers a center pivot lock that allows the ram to be moved both in and out as
well as swung from side to side. In/out travel is 5.50" and side-to-side motion
is indicated by laser engraved scales showing up to 90° of movement either way.
These four movements are in addition to the standard mill’s X-, Y-, Z-axis
travel and headstock rotation movement, giving a total of eight directions of
motion or tilt. This much versatility puts the Sherline model 2000 mill in a
class by itself in this size range. It is a fully functional shop mill that fits
on a tabletop and stores on a closet shelf. When used with accessories like the
tilting angle table and rotary table, the machining possibilities of the mill
are limited only by part size and the extent of your imagination.
The 2000-series mill base has been extended an additional 2" over the Model
5400/5410, extending the Y-axis travel to 7.0" (178mm). This was done to
accommodate the pivoting mechanisms and to take advantage of the increased arm
movements. Like the deluxe Model 5400/5410 mills, all handwheels are resettable
to zero at any time.
The 8-direction mill includes the same laser engraved scales on the base and
table as the 5400-series deluxe mill package. Also included is a 1/4" Jacobs
drill chuck and key. (The headstock spacer block is not included on the
2000-series mill, as the ram travel makes it unnecessary.)
All Sherline mills feature precision machined dovetailed slides with
adjustable gibs, permanently lubricated spindle bearings, adjustable preload
anti-backlash feed screws and a high-torque 90 VDC motor with electronic speed
control. Speed is continuously variable from 70 to 2800 RPM without gear or belt
changes. A second pulley position is also available to provide extra torque at
low RPM if needed.
OTHER OPTIONS: The 2000/2010 mill can be ordered with P/N 8100 digital
readout already installed. Standard handwheels are not included because they are
replaced by the DRO handwheels. The mill can also be ordered in "CNC ready"
configuration ready for the application of stepper motors and CNC controls. In
this configuration the standard handwheels are supplied so that they can be used
on the rear shaft of a dual shaft stepper motor for optional manual control.
Sherline's Mills variety Specifications
|
FEATURE |
5000(5100) |
5400(5410) |
2000 (2010) |
|
Max clearance, table to spindle |
8.00" (203
mm) |
8.00" (203
mm) |
9.00" (229
mm) |
|
Throat (without headstock spacer) |
2.25" (50 mm) |
2.25" (50 mm) |
Adjustable |
|
Throat (with headstock spacer
block) |
(Not included) |
Included, 3.50" (89 mm) |
Not Required |
|
Travel, "X" Axis |
9.00" (228
mm) |
9.00" (228
mm) |
9.00" (229
mm) |
|
Travel, "Y" Axis |
3.00" (76
mm) |
5.00" (127
mm) |
7.00" (178
mm) |
|
Travel, "Z" Axis |
6.25" (159
mm) |
6.25" (159
mm). |
5.38" (137
mm) |
|
Hole through spindle |
.405" (10
mm) |
.405" (10
mm) |
.405 (10 mm) |
|
Spindle nose thread |
3/4-16 T.P.I. |
3/4-16 T.P.I. |
3/4-16 T.P.I. |
|
Spindle taper |
#1 Morse |
#1 Morse. |
#1 Morse |
|
Handwheel graduations |
.001" (.01
mm) |
.001" (.01
mm) |
.001" (.01
mm) |
|
Width overall* |
14.75" (375
mm) |
15.00" (381
mm) |
15.00 (381 mm) |
|
Depth overall* |
11.75" (298
mm) |
14.00" (356
mm) |
22.25" (565
mm) |
|
Height overall* |
20.75" (527
mm) |
20.75" (527
mm) |
23.38" (568
mm) |
|
Table size |
2.75" x 13.00" (70 x
330 mm) |
2.75" x 13.00" (70 x
330 mm) |
2.75" x 13.00" (70 x
330 mm) |
|
Hold down provision |
2 "T" Slots |
2 "T" Slots |
2 "T" Slots |
|
Shipping weight |
33 lb. (15.0 kg) |
36 lb. (16.3 kg) |
38 lb. (17.2 kg) |
|
Movements in addition to X-, Y- and Z-axes |
Headstock rotation 90° left/right |
Headstock rotation 90° left/right |
Headstock rotation 90° left/right, column rotation (90°
L/R), column pivot (front/back), column swing (90° L/R) and 5.5"
column travel (in/out) |
|
Motor |
90 volt DC with electronic
speed control automatically
converts any input from 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. |
|
Spindle speed range |
70-2800 RPM
continuously variable by
electronic speed control |
|
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