For a hobbyist who wants the power feed and readout bundled on a mid-size R8 mill.
Amazon $2,989 eBay
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.
- 7 x 28 inTable
- 746 W (1 hp)Motor
- 75 to 4,000 rpmSpeeds
- 380 lbWeight
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- Spindle turns up to 4,000 rpm for small cutters in aluminum
- 10 in of cross travel, more than other 7 in mills
- Five-year warranty, the longest in this group
- 1 hp is modest for a $3,700 machine
- Table is only 7 in wide
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its table size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PM-728VT |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 7 x 28 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 19 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 10 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 16 in |
| Quill travel | 3 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | DC brushless, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 75 to 4,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way |
| Features | |
| Power feed | No |
| Digital readout | Yes |
| Weight | 380 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this table size
For a hobbyist who wants a power feed and readout on a 7x27 R8 mill and does not need to know the motor rating.
Amazon $3,259 eBayFor a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.
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