Torture Testing the Unimat SL1000

[Ulma Doctor]

and the fun continues....

 

[Dhal22]

Makes me want to fire up my Unimat.

 

[FOMOGO]

Haven't the time to watch your videos yet, but I plan on it. What are the tubular ways made of? Cheers, Mike

 

[middle.road]

What is the difference between an SL1000 and the DB200?

 

[tghsmith]

DB's are earlier models and have a cast iron base, SL's came in heavy and then lighter alloy base versions,, all the parts are interchangeable between models.. the rails are solid steel rods,, a raising block for the head and tool holder were factory items,, aftermarket tailstock blocks exist along with extended rails,, I cut up a second base to use with the long rails and make a base for the drill/mill column..

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Haven't the time to watch your videos yet, but I plan on it. What are the tubular ways made of? Cheers, Mike

Hi Mike,
the ways are solid steel rods, about 12mm in diameter.
i don't think they are hardened

 

[Ulma Doctor]

What is the difference between an SL1000 and the DB200?

the SL1000 has a 90 watt motor, it is made from ZAMAK. it was intended for the European market
the DB200 has a 85 watt motor. the bed is also is made from ZAMAK it was intended for the USA market
both are very similar

 

[Dhal22]

I have the SL1000 with the power feed option.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

and the latest additions to the ongoing test!

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Here is my most anticipated test to date Ti 6AL-4V Titamium!!!