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Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO


Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO
Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO

Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO   Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO

You are looking at a refurbished mill from the Defence Research Establishment at Boscombe Down. This mill was supplied under the previous organisation in 1959, which researched into aeronautical development. The mill is equipped with a recently manufactured raising block which gives vastly more flexibility than standard.

The mill has had a new design of feed-screw engagement mechanism and lever as shown. The mill has upgraded adjustable micrometer collars and handwheels, the original ones are also provided. The mill has, not pictured, over arm for horizontal milling and arbor and all spacers. The chuck shown is my own little Jacobs, and is not part of the sale. The mill is fitted out to take magnetic read heads from M-DRO, bracketry and housings are provided, read strip already fitted with guard on table x and y axes ready for you to fit the heads in the fittings and brackets I have made.

The mill comes with a digital phase converter as it is wired for 400V operation. The mill is arranged now for bench mounting, although mounted on the cabinet stand: the reason was a certain drumming coming from the cabinet stand when the motor is mounted in there.

If you go to the Centec Enthusiasts site, you will find that this is universally experienced. The mill has been used since 2011 in a flat, and so noise reduction was paramount.

In addition, a resilient vibro-absorbant base has been made and the mill mounted on it as shown. The original rear belt cover does not fit with this arrangement, the bench arrangement, which does not matter if it is on a bench as the belts are not accessible from behind. The belt cover is provided as part of this listing though.

The mill cuts beautifully and is very sturdy and vibration free, it is also quiet for a geared mill, sounding like a very refined commercial food-mixer at speed. For interest, the mill horizontal spindle has been used (not by me) to mount a large diameter light faceplate on which was then turned from a lathe rear-toolpost mounted on the table, the flywheel for a 4-scale traction engine. This shows how solid and sturdy is this machine, working well beyond its capacity.

However for end milling, light cuts are the order of the day, for more metal removal you need to mount the horizontal gear. The mill can fit in a volvo estate when broken down. I have a palette truck which can lift up to about a meter from the ground and can acquire pallets. The mill is currently coated with WD 40 and the gearbox emptied of oil ready for collection preferably by van.

The mill can be collected from Littlehampton South Coast near Bognor Regis. Office for messages is 01 903 734 695. The item "Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO" is in sale since Saturday, July 7, 2018.

This item is in the category "Business, Office & Industrial\Metalworking/Milling/Welding\Milling". The seller is "sancx" and is located in Littlehampton.

This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

  1. Brand: Central Tool & Equipment Co Ltd
  2. Type: Horizontal and Vertical Mill with universal table
  3. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  4. Bundle Listing: Yes
  5. Unit Type: kg


Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO   Centec 2a Universal Milling Machine, 2MT spindle same as Myford & fitted for DRO