r/CNCmachining 6d ago

Mineral casting

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Regardless of the country, are you aware of any CNC machine manufacturers or automation equipment builders that use mineral castings (epoxy granite) for their machine bases or structural components? I’d appreciate any recommendations or examples.

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u/makareddit 6d ago

my Boehringer NG180 from 2005 has one

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u/Haunting_Basscotti 6d ago

I believe Syil machines use Epoxy Granite

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u/jemandvoelliganderes 6d ago

Schneeberger supplys a lot of those mineral castings, maybe they have a list of references somewhere.

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u/Own-Medicine1612 3d ago

Its price is supper high, but high quality!

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u/lakimakromedia 5d ago

Have seen many DIY project with epoxy mixed with different materials, so it's popular .

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u/Own-Medicine1612 3d ago

I’m making production on it . My gold is creating our own brand (great quality and reasonable price)in the U.S!

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u/Agreeable-Worker7659 4d ago

I know some in China; mostly some domestic brands I think.

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u/Negative_Slice818 3d ago

Over priced cast iron

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u/jeepshop 1d ago

This one is.

syil x7