Mill drill power feed

[Andy SprouleParticipant @andysproule22368]

Hi,I have been looking on the big auction site at these Al-310 X-Axis Power Feed Horizontal.Has anyone got one of these and could tell me what they think of them?I have contacted a few of the suppliers asking for a pic and dimensions of the the drive gear that fits onto the mill but have got no response.There is a picture of a rubber gear on some of them which I have attached,that can’t be it or is it?The sort of drive gear I would need would be the second pic metal with a 17mm ID.

[DiogenesParticipant @diogenes]

Yes I have one. The steel gear came with the kit and the shaft hole and dogs were spot-on for my late model Warco Major – it bolted straight on, no mods necessary.

The plastic gear is part of the internal reduction I think and under very little stress.

I’ll go measure up for you in a short while.

[Andy SprouleParticipant @andysproule22368]

That would be great thank you.Would you know by any chance if its ok to attach  the exact link to this item on the auction site so we are definately talking about the same thing?Or I could pm you the link if that was ok.

[DiogenesParticipant @diogenes]

The steel gear is for a 17mm feedscrew shaft. It should be included in a ‘horizontal’ kit.

The ‘flexi’ gear is an internal part but a sacrificial/consumable spare hence the listings.

My unit is branded as ‘Wen Ding’ but they’re all generic (you could probably get your own name put on them if you wished). I will see if I can find the original listing.

[DiogenesParticipant @diogenes]

The brand label is ‘Wen Ding’ – the description was “220V Power Feed Milling Machine Al-310S X-Axis Durable Power Torque 450in-lb UK220V” and it was clearly a horizontal model.

Spur gear was supplied, pretty sure there was a note to this effect because the vertical-mount models use a bevel gear.

It’s been fine, performance-wise. Good range of /and consistent speeds.

Taking time / care to set up the gear clearance pays dividends in smoothness and consistency later.

 

 

[alan ord 2Participant @alanord2]

Andy, have you seen this thread on the forum “Mill Power feed unit”. I think it will answer most of your questions.

Just insert – Mill Power feed unit- into the search engine.

Hope I’m not teaching granny to suck eggs!!

Alan

[MacolmParticipant @macolm]

I have had a Taiwanese “Align” version for a good few years. It works well for what it is, well chosen range of speed, easy to use and reliable (so far). The reverser/clutch and rapid feed switch allow quick return for the next pass, with the chosen speed setting retained.

[Andy Sproule]

On Andy Sproule Said:

… Would you know by any chance if its ok to attach  the exact link to this item on the auction site so we are definately talking about the same thing?…

As long as you’re not advertising it!

🙂

Dave

[Andy SprouleParticipant @andysproule22368]

Thank you for all replies great help.No reply from any of the suppliers yet about the gear.This is the type of one I’m looking at.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364630400783

[MacolmParticipant @macolm]

Yes, that is the universal design, widely copied from the original, with all fairly identical to the point that the spares are interchangeable. This Mill/drill version is derived from the Bridgeport type which has a right angle bevel connection to the leadscrew rather than the straight gear.

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