The Taig Milling Machine

I have been using both the manual and CNC versions of the Taig milling machine for over six years in my own shop, and feel that it is an excellent option for the shop needing a small milling machine of low cost and high quality. The ER16 spindle allows tooling up to 3/8" to be utilized. Proudly made in the U.S.A.!
Updated March 22, 2012

They have been shipping the mills very quickly lately, you can always ask me for a current ETA when ordering.


Taig Manual Milling Machine	Taig CNC Ready Milling Machine	Taig CNC Milling Machine

Specifications

Milling Machine Price List

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Articles on the setup and use of the Taig Manual and CNC Milling Machines

The Specifications

Height 21-3/8 in (manual) 26-3/8 in (CNC)
Width 17 in (manual) 22 in (CNC)
Depth 16-3/4 in (manual) 21 in (CNC)
Weight 65lbs. (manual) 85lbs. (CNC)
Maximum bearing runout 0.0004 in.
Table dimensions 3 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches
X axis dovetails 45 deg.
Y axis dovetails 90 deg.
Z axis steel box ways
All lead screw drives have friction adjustable micrometer dials in .001 inch increments
Pulley type std. 5/8 in. bore multi-step vee belt, 6 speeds.
Construction - Steel, hard anodized aluminum on all moving components, adjustable brass gibs, and precision ground steel ways hand lapped for long life and accuracy.

Capacity

Travel in Y axis 5.5 in
Travel in X axis 9.5 in or 12 in. depending on which model you order.
Travel in Z axis 6.0 in
Maximum Z-distance to table 9.0 in
Z-Axis column swivel 180 degrees (more like 120 usefully)
6 spindle speeds 525-5200 RPM (1050-10,600 RPM for CNC and CNC ready, or upgrade motor on manual machine)
Spindle head rotation 90 degrees (either horizontal or vertical)

Spindle

Spindle ER16
Max spindle speed 5300 RPM 1/5hp manual , 10600 rpm 1/4hp CNC and CNC ready
Sealed precision ball bearing
Bearing OD 1.5748 in., ID 0.6692 in.
Spindle nose ER16 thread.
Spindle hole .4in+ on ER16, to allow 3/8" and 10mm tooling
Max. standard collet diameter 3/8/10mm in ER16
Pulley size 5/8 in. bore.

Spindle Speeds

Manual Mill	CNC and CNC Ready Mill	Headstock Pulley Groove
525 rpm	1050 rpm	largest
825 rpm	1650 rpm	#2
1300 rpm	2600 rpm	#3
2100 rpm	4200 rpm	#4
3350 rpm	6700 rpm	#5
5300 rpm	10,600 rpm	smallest

Pinouts for the Microproto controller

Axis	Step	Direction
X	3	2
Y	5	4
Z	7	6
A	9	8
Enable	1
All		Active Low

Prices

MILL PRICES with the ER Spindle

2018ER	Micro Mill factory assembled (X travel 9.5 inches).	$778.00
2019ER	Micro Mill factory assembled (x travel 12 inches	$894.00
-MU	UPGRADE ANY of the above MANUAL MILLS with a 1/4 hp, continuous duty, 3400 rpm motor. This motor is used on all the CNC and CNC ready mills	+$80.00

2018CR-ER	2018 converted to CNC ready with Nema 23 motor mounts, adjustable bronze leadscrew nuts, and upgraded 1/4 horse power motor . Does not include stepper motors or control system.	$999.00
2019CR-ER	2019 converted to CNC ready with Nema 23 motor mounts, adjustable bronze leadscrew nuts, and upgraded 1/4 horse power motor . Does not include stepper motors or control system.	$1100.00
2026ER	2018 Full cnc mill with ER Spindle (same as Microproto 2000HD-ER)	$2155.00
2027ER	2019 Full cnc mill with ER Spindle (same as Microproto 2000LE-ER)	$2355.00

VC-ER	Vise 2.125" opening, 2" wide, with 3/16" and 3/8" collets for ER spindle mill.	+$35.00
HND-CR	Handcranks for all three axis in addition to CNC motor mounts	$21.00
Rotary Table	Rotary Table for 2026 or 2027 with 200 oz/in stepper. Only for use on the 2026ER or 2027ER	+$600.00
Mach License	Mach3 License only with purchase of the full CNC Milling Machine. The Mach 3 xml setup files are already included with CNC mill software disc	.+$140.00
Spindle Relay	Spindle and accessory relay box for full CNC mill.	+100.00
200-00ER	Complete headstock with ER Spindle	$117.50
200-03ERCT	ER Spindle Cartridge (spindle,2 bearings,spacer,ER nut)	$97.50

Available ER16 Collet Sizes

1040ER	ER Collet Set with six ER collets (1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8)	$56.00
1041ER-A	1/16" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-B	1/8" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-C	3/16" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-D	1/4" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-E	5/16" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-F	3/8" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-G	3/32" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-I	5/32" ER 16 Collet	$9.85
1041ER-J	1/32" ER 16 Collet	$9.85

Milling Machine Accessory Packages

Here is an accessory package for the ER spindle milling machines.

1040ER	$56.00	ER Collet Set with six ER collets (1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8)
1091	$10.40	0-1/4" Jacobs drill chuck, commercial quality 3/8-24 thd.
1140ER	$11.10	Drill chuck arbor (3/8-24 thread), attaches Jacobs chucks to headstock spindle
2225M	$31.75	Milling vice with handcrank, 2.125" opening x 2" wide (for milling machine only, not lathe milling attachment)
1230	$50.60	5 Piece end mill set (double ended) 1/16,3/32,1/8,5/32,3/16
1310	$15.00	1" Spindle Wrench x 2 (you need two to open and close the collets)

Total $174.25, less 10% $156.82 plus S&H depending on what else you buy.

Use the package below if you bought the mill with the collets/closer/vise "VC-ER"option:

1091	$10.40	0-1/4" Jacobs drill chuck, commercial quality 3/8-24 thd.
1140ER	$11.10	Drill chuck arbor (3/8-24 thread), attaches Jacobs chucks to headstock spindle
1230	$50.60	5 Piece end mill set (double ended) 1/16,3/32,1/8,5/32,3/16
1310	$15.00	1" Spindle Wrench x 2 (you need two to open and close the collets)

Total $86.50, less 10% $77.85 plus S&H depending on what else you buy.

Taig has a few more ER16 accessories available, as well as a tooling plate, here is the "everything" package.

1040ER	$56.00	ER Collet Set with six ER collets (1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8)
1091	$10.40	0-1/4" Jacobs drill chuck, commercial quality 3/8-24 thd.
1140ER	$11.10	Drill chuck arbor (3/8-24 thread), attaches Jacobs chucks to headstock spindle
1110ER	$5.75	Slitting saw arbor
1224ER	$20.00	Fly Cutter
2225M	$31.75	Milling vice with handcrank, 2.125" opening x 2" wide (for milling machine only, not lathe milling attachment)
1230	$50.60	5 Piece end mill set (double ended) 1/16,3/32,1/8,5/32,3/16
1310	$15.00	1" Spindle Wrench x 2 (you need two to open and close the collets)
2010	$60.00	4" x 14" x 5/8" Tooling plate for Mill.

Total $260.00, less 10% $234.00 plus S&H depending on what else you buy.

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