HiTorque 6450 Deluxe LED Mini Mill

The LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 6450 Mini Mill is the best in its class. It has the most power, the most torque, the most features and upgrades, and the largest table in its class. It is also proof that all mills are not the same.

Most noticeable is the LED mirror display which clearly and elegantly organizes the key controls for the mill. The panel features a start/stop button, spindle direction button, a Z-axis fine feed knob, and a variable speed knob. The fine feed has a resolution of 0.001″ for precise milling operations. The spindle speed is displayed in a large easy-to-read digital display.

The 6450 mill also comes equipped with a 3-axis tablet display DRO connected via Bluetooth to magnetic scales on the table and column. The DRO system provides measures for the X, Y, and Z-axis in increments .0002″ and comes factory installed on the mill.

A 500-Watt brushless spindle drive motor and belt drive provides tremendous power and low-end torque. There are NO gears in the spindle drive. The drive allows for spindle speeds from 100 to 2500 RPM continuously in both directions. NSK quality spindle bearings ensure smooth and quiet operation. An electrically interlocked spindle lock ensures easy and safe operation.

This mill has a solid dovetail column (it does not tilt side to side). This construction is significantly stiffer than the tilting column on other mini mills. This model also includes an air spring head support for even movement through the Z-axis range of travel.

The models 6450 mini mills come equipped with an electrically interlocked spindle lock. This mechanism makes tool changes easier, faster and safer. When engaged, the plunger automatically drops into the locking hole as the spindle is rotated. An electromagnetic interlock disables power to the motor, locking the spindle.

The HiTorque Mini Mill has drill press handles for drilling and fast motion of the mill’s head. The R8 spindle ensures wide tool availability.

The large mill table has attractive aluminum hand wheels and provides 50% more table area than other mini mills. It also has 30% more travel in each direction. The resettable feed dials allow you to zero them at any point. A latch handled cabinet provides easy access to control boards.

The LittleMachineShop.com exclusive version of this machine features:

• LED display with illuminated controls and integrated spindle speed readout
• Factory installed 3-Axis DRO with 7″ Android tablet readout
• 500-Watt output spindle motor
• Electrically interlocked spindle lock
• Large X-Y table with attractive anodized handwheels
• R8 Spindle for wide tool availability
• Solid column that does not tilt
• NSK brand Japanese bearings
• No gears in spindle drive
• Gas strut provides even support through the Z-axis range
• Dovetail column maintains head alignment at any height
• Fine feed on Z-axis for precise control
• Three radial handles for drilling
• E-stop safety power switch
• Adjustable Z-axis stop for repetitive drilling
• Neoprene bellows protect horizontal ways
• Adjustable gibs on all dovetail ways
• Includes R8 to 33JT drill chuck arborand 1/2″ drill chuck
• Mini Mill Users Guide

The HiTorque Mini Mill comes with the following:

• 7″ Android tablet for DRO display
• 2 T-slot nuts with 3/8″-16 thread
• Three open end wrenches (8/10 mm, 14/17 mm, 17/19 mm)
• Four hex (Allen) wrenches (3, 4, 5, and 6 mm)
• One 45-52 mm spanner wrench
• Spindle lock pin
• T-type socket wrench for drawbar
• Oil can (plastic)
• One 1/2″ drill chuck and R8/JT33 arbor
• Tool box

The LittleMachineShop.com model 3990 HiTorque Mini Mill is a version of the SIEG X2.