Precision Matthews PM-728VT
#6 in Bench millsFull review
For a shop that mills mostly aluminum and small steel parts and values fast spindle speeds, a worm-gear head tilt and a long warranty.
Precision Matthews $3,699.99 eBay$3,699.99
The Precision Matthews PM-728VT rates 3.6 among bench mills milling machines; the MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO rates 3.2 among mini mills ones. The MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO costs $1,700.99 less ($1,999 vs $3,699.99).
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MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO
#1 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants an R8 mini mill with a readout at the lowest price and can live with short travels.
Amazon $1,999 eBay$1,999
Scores side by side
These two sit in different table size classes (bench mills and mini mills), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own table size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Precision Matthews PM-728VT | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 17 $3,699.99 | 34 $1,999 |
| Table size 20% | 57 7 x 28 in table (196 sq in) | 20 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 52 746 W motor | 52 746 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-728VT | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7 x 28 in | 5.5 x 19.6 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 19 in | 8.6 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 10 in | 6.3 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 16 in | - |
| Quill travel | 3 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) | 746 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | DC brushless, belt drive | 1 hp DC brushless |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 75 to 4,000 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | 60° each way |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | - |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 380 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |