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PM-940M Milling Machine

PM-940M Milling Machine

$3,499.00 - $5,499.00
$3,499.00
$3,499.00 - $5,499.00
$3,499.00
  • Heavier Class Milling Machine, (1350 LBS With Base) For More Rigidity, And Greater Cutting Ability, yet ships in 2 pieces (Base separately) so it is easier to handle
  • Larger Knee Mill Style Table Handles, for Much Better Control By Hand
  • Huge 12" Y axis travel, matched with a 26" X axis travel and generous 20" Z travel allows room for those larger jobs. This machine has a larger work envelope than many full sized knee mills.
  • Real Inch Pitch Leadscrews on X and Y Axis, 10 TPI Screws (.100" Per Turn) For Easier Operation - Not a close metric conversion like with many others
  • Available With Power Down Feed on Spindle (PDF Model Only) For Boring Operations
  • Base is Heavy Duty Cast Iron, For Excellent Vibration Dampening
  • Longest In Class, 3 Year Warranty
  • See Description tab for full specs of each configuration
  • More Details
$399 Flat Rate Shipping in the 48 US States – Any accessories ordered with machine at the same time also ship free of charge! (Will automatically calculate at checkout)
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PM-940M Machine Options

* ALL Models below now come with knee mill style crank handles for better feel and easier operation by hand, as shown in main picture

* Cast Iron Base is included as standard equipment with these models. It is recommended to use the machine with the cast iron base, as the base provides support and accuracy to the longer Y Axis. This model is not available without the base. You are free to use the machine without the base, but we recommend to use this model with the included base.

The following options are available in this model (Please choose from drop down button above, which will show pricing and stock)

#1 PM-940M-BASIC
Includes: Quill DRO, Cast Iron Base, Manual Down Feed on spindle - This model is for those who want a basic machine, and do not need the X and Z feed motors

#2 PM-940M-BASICw/HRDWYS
Same as #1, but with the hardened way option - Great for someone who will convert to CNC, who would remove the X and Z Feed Motors anyway, so it is sold without these. This version has the hardened ways, which greatly extended life, especially when converted to CNC

#3 PM-940M
Includes: Quill DRO (For spindle depth measurement), Z Axis (Head) Positioning Motor (used to lift and lower head for positioning, eliminates the need to raise and lower head by hand cranking) X Axis Table Feed, Manual Down Feed on spindle, and Cast Iron Base

#4 PM-940M w/3axDRO
Same as #3, but with 3 axis Precision Matthews DRO Installed (Installed on Table X and Y Travels, plus Z axis head up/down travel
Note: the quill DRO, which is standard, is for the spindle travel, so this DRO does not duplicate that. The 3 axis reads the full head travel)

#5 PM-940M-PDF
Includes: Quill DRO (For spindle depth measurement), Z Axis (Head) Positioning Motor (used to lift and lower head for positioning, eliminates the need to raise and lower head by hand cranking) X Axis Table Feed, POWER DOWN FEED on spindle, and Cast Iron Base
(Note: Same as #3, with the addition of Power Down Feed on spindle for boring operations)

#6 PM-940M-PDF w/3axDRO
Same as #5, but with 3 axis Precision Matthews DRO Installed (Installed on Table X and Y Travels, plus Z axis head up/down travel
Note: the quill DRO, which is standard, is for the spindle travel, so this DRO does not duplicate that. The 3 axis reads the full head travel)

#7 PM-940M-PDF w/HRDWYS
Same as #5, but with Hardened Ways on X and Y Axis for better wear resistance - longer life in heavier use situations or over time

#8 PM-940M-PDF w/HRDWYS&3axDRO
Same as #6 with the 3 axis DRO Installed, and also #7 with with Hardened Ways on X and Y Axis for better wear resistance - longer life in heavier use situations or over time - So this model has all options, Power Down Feed on spindle, 3 axis DRO Installed, X Axis Power Feed, and Hardened Ways

Optional DRO is now our PM LCD DRO as shown below:

Additional Specifications

  • Stand (Base) Dimension at floor approx. 18-1/2"W x 27"D, with 5/8" Bottom Holes for leveling pads/bolts

Click here to watch a video of the hardening process, and see pictures below - Table and Ways are induction hardened to approx. 35-40 HRC, 2-3 mm depth (Only applies to the machines with hardened table/way option) Table/Way Hardening Video

Useful 3rd party accessories that work with this model:

(The links below are 3rd party links, please do not contact us with questions or support as we are not affiliated with them. Contact the vendors directly for fit, pricing, availability, technical questions, etc. These links are only for your reference, all vendors are responsible for their own products below)

CNC Conversion Kit Info and Links Below:

Arizona Video CNC Kits: PM-940M CNC Conversion Kit

Video of Power Drawbar Kit: Power Drawbar Kit

PM-940M Priest Tools Power Drawbar, Priest Tools PM-940M Power Drawbar

Main Specifications

Milling Machine Type Bed Mills
Headstock Tilt, Left to Right ±90°
Leadscrew Type Inch Pitch Acme Threads
Max Table Load
Maximum Recommended Table Load, Centered, in lbs
400 lbs
Drawbar Thread
Diameter and Thread of drawbar
7/16-20
Spindle Taper
Taper of the spindle
R8
Spindle to Table Maximum
Maximum distance between spindle face and table, in inches.
22 in
PM Stand Height
Height of Precision Matthews Stand
24"
Quill Diameter
Diameter of the quill
2.952", 75mm
Table Dial Graduations 0.001"
Table Leadscrew Pitch
Number of Turns to move table 1"
10 TPI (0.100" per turn)
Variant Base
Type of base/stand included with machine.
Cast Iron Base
Variant Special Features
Freeform entry of characteristics unique to a particular sub-model.
Quill DRO, Manual Down Feed on Spindle , Quill DRO, Manual Down Feed on Spindle, Hardened Ways , Quill DRO, Z Axis (Head) Positioning Motor, X Axis Power Feed, Manual Down Feed on Spindle , Quill DRO, Z Axis (Head) Positioning Motor, X Axis Power Feed, Power Down Feed on Spindle for Drilling and Boring , Quill DRO, Z Axis (Head) Positioning Motor, X Axis Power Feed, Power Down Feed on Spindle for Drilling and Boring, Hardened Ways

Travels

Mill X-Axis Travel
Maximum Left to Right travel distance along X-axis, in inches
28 in
Mill X-Axis Travel, with X-Axis Power Feed Installed
Maximum Left to Right travel distance along X-axis with power feed installed, in inches
26 in
Mill Y-Axis Travel
Maximum Front to Back travel distance along Y-axis, in inches
12 in
Mill Z-Axis Travel
Maximum Down-to-Up travel distance along Z-axis, in inches.
20 in
Quill Travel
Maximum extension of quill, in inches.
5 in

Table

X-Axis Table Length
X-axis table length, left-to-right, in inches.
40 in
Y-Axis Table Width
Y-axis table width, in inches.
9.5 in
T-slot size
Table T-Slot Size, in inches and metric
9/16", 14mm
Number of T Slots
Number of T Slots in the table
3
Table Height Minimum
Table height from floor when fully lowered, in inches.
35 in

DRO Specifications

Power Requirements

Amperage
Minimum Breaker/Circuit/Outlet size required for product
20
Voltage
Voltage Rating
220V
Phase
Phase type of line power supply
1Φ
Power Frequency
Power line frequency compatibility, in Hz
60Hz
Horsepower
Power output of motor, in HP
2
Plug supplied
Type of electrical plug or connection
~5' Cord for direct wire or user supplied plug

Motor and Drive

Motor Type
Type of Motor
AC
Drive Type
Drive mechanism to transfer motor power to spindle
Gear Linkage
Speed Adjustment
How the speed is adjusted.
Stepped
Spindle Minimum Speed
Minimum Speed of the Spindle, in RPM
90
Spindle Maximum Speed
Maximum Speed of the Spindle, in RPM
1,970
Spindle Speeds
Available speeds for stepped drive machines, in RPM
90, 210, 345, 670, 1180, 1970

Cutting Capacities

Unit Dimensions

Unit Length
Length of product in packaging, in inches
37 in
Unit Width
Width of product in packaging, in inches
40 in
Unit Height
Height of product in packaging, in inches
50.5 in
Unit Weight
Gross Weight of product in packaging, in lbs
1125 lb

Shipping Information

Shipping Length
Length of longest dimension of shipping skid or shipping box, in inches.
48 in
Shipping Width
Width of shipping skid or 2nd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
40 in
Shipping Height
Height of shipment on skid, or 3rd longest dimension of shipping box, in inches.
55 in
Shipping Weight
Approximate shipping weight when crated, palletized, or boxed up and ready to ship, in lbs.
1125 lb
Shipping Class
Parcel, Freight, Flat Rate shipping class
SC-F35LE
Liftgate Eligible
Is this product suitable or eligible for Liftgate Delivery Service?
Yes
HS Code
Harmonized System Code for customs and tariffs
8459.69
Country of Origin
Primary Country of Manufacturing Origin
China

Machine Footprint

Footprint Height
Minimum floor-to-ceiling space for clearance of machine, in inches.
85 in
Head at Normal Working Height, On Stand
Distance between floor and top of head, on optional stand, at normal working height, in inches.
82"
All small accessories ordered with machine ship at no extra charge!

Machine ships LTL Truck Freight at a flat rate of $399 in the 48 States. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or internationally need to be quoted by our Sales Team.

Machine crate is 40"W x 40"L x 55"H 1100 pounds on a 40"x48" pallet.

Base ships in a separate crate, Base Shipping Dimensions 24" W x 32"L x 28" H, 350 pounds on a 40"x48" pallet.

Flat Rate Shipping

Standard Flat Rate LTL Freight Shipping services involve a 28′-48′ tractor trailer pulling up in front of your driveway and unloading your order at the curb. This is the extent of our flat rate shipping services. Carriers will NOT back their truck up your driveway, drive their truck down a dead end street, or use their liftgate to offload your machine into the bed of your pickup or trailer. Unless you have a loading dock, forklift, material handler, or other heavy equipment with forks, you will need to add Liftgate Service for $79.

Liftgate Service (Optional)

Liftgate Delivery service will get the machine from the back of the carriers truck down to the ground and up to 25' from that offloading point, provided those 25' are paved, level, and manageable by a single person with an unpowered pallet jack. If your shop/garage threshold is more than 25' from the curb end of your driveway and you don't have your own pallet jack, you will need to add Inside Delivery Service.

You MUST have a plan for how to get your machine from the curb to your shop. If you need additional delivery services, like Inside Delivery, box truck, or flatbed with forklift delivery (available in select locations), please contact us prior to your order being shipped to allow us to arrange and charge shipping accordingly. Some, but not all carriers and locations have 26′ box trucks available, but that is not guaranteed and your delivery plan should not depend on getting a box truck.

Inside Delivery Service (Optional)

The Inside Delivery option will, in appropriate situations, cause the driver to take your freight from the offloading point at the liftgate and move it into your shop or garage, as long as the route between those two points is relatively level, paved, and manageable using a standard pallet jack. This is for flat, paved driveways that are over ~30' from the curb to the threshold of your shop/garage.

Delivery Appointment

If you need the freight carrier to call you to schedule a delivery appointment after the machine arrives at their final terminal, but before attempting delivery of your machine, you will need to request a Delivery Appointment. This is most useful if/when you need to rent a forklift or take off work. This will add 1 day to your shipping time. Scheduling a Delivery Appointment more than 2 days from the date the freight arrives at your local terminal may incur daily storages charges that the customer will be responsible for.

Click Here for PDF Manual Download:  PM-940M v7 2021-3

Click here for optional PM DRO Manual (Pre 2022): PM DRO Manual 1-15-2018

Click here for optional PM DRO Manual  (New LCD Version): LCD Mill DRO V1 10 3 2023

Comparison Charts and other useful information:

Click Here for PM Bench Mills Comparison

Click Here for a useful document on Choosing And Using A Milling machine

Click here to watch a video of the hardening process (Only applies to the machines with hardened table/way option)   Table/Way Hardening Video

FAQs

Where can I find the full list of frequently asked questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for a full list of common questions.