Reply To: Milling Machine Low Speed Torque

[Peter GainParticipant @petergain89847]

I have a Warco WM16 mill/drill. When used at slow speed for fly cutting, even in “backgear” there is very little torque. Either the machine stalls or the speed has to be increased, not desirable when flycutting. I prefer fly cutting as I obtain a good finish & the tooling is easily sharpened in the shop.

Is the lack of torque due to having electronic speed control? Would a mill having belt drive provide better low speed torque? Are there any retro fit electronics that would effect an improvement?

All suggestions will be welcome.

Peter Gain.