Warco WM 18 vs GH 18 for CNC conversion

Warco WM 18 vs GH 18 for CNC conversion

Hello, after some opinions on which machine would be better for a CNC conversion. I would want to convert the GH 18 to belt drive, just wondering if the castings and column is better on the GH 18.

Thanks in advance.

Steve

WM18B

Chunky yet already belt drive.

Very little info on the WM18B but definitely an option...

It seems to be very similar to the Precision Matthews PM-30MV

Edited By Steve Lawes on 15/02/2021 23:08:29

Have you seen this: **LINK** ? MM32L Milling Machine Base From cnc4you.

Looks similar to this from Amadeal : **LINK** but with the mechanical parts of the CNC conversion already done.

They both look similar to the WM18B.

Stuart

Edited By Stuart Smith 5 on 16/02/2021 01:17:31

Edited By Stuart Smith 5 on 16/02/2021 01:18:07

They do look like the same machine. Not too impressed with the conversion, no captive bearing on the x axis looking at it...

Plan to machine all the parts myself as that's part of the fun.

Just placed WM 18B on back order with Warco

Edited By Steve Lawes on 16/02/2021 13:19:01

I am sure the WM 18B is the same as the PM-30V, My WM16B came with a PM-25 users manual. The only real difference is the interlocked cover over the top, which I like as its quick to open and close.

Good choice. It's a beast in the flesh, I saw one at Warco's showroom last summer.

Worth having a look at MyCNCuk quite a few wm18 conversions there.

John

I didn't know home-build CNC was such a big thing, looking at these links its huge!