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Hafco HM54GV Mill Review
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I bolted- welded mine to the 6x4 shed beam lol .
Great video mate I’m really hoping to buy one next year 🤞
@blakelieschke14 G'day Blake. Glad you approve. Have a look through my channel, you will see mods, addition etc
I have a very similar mill from Hafco. the biggest problem with them is the lack of a forward/back tilting cutting head. You can only tilt it sideways. This is apparent if you look at the head adjustments in this video. This really is the only downfall of what is otherwise a very handy milling machine.
@andretorben9995 Hello Andre. Thanks for your comments. You are right in the forward & back tilt of the Head. This is why I mentioned the shimming of the Head assembly for tramming. If you have a look through my channel, I go through tramming & other modifications that I have made, to improve an already good machine. I took time tramming my mill, & attained 0 degrees on all alignments.
@@TedRoza Hi, Yes I had to also shim mine as it was slightly off level to the bed. A few shims and its fine. I have had a few jobs to do where I needed the fwd/back tilt which would have worked great with the cross feed power feed. I had to take the jobs to a friends workshop.
@andretorben9995 why couldn't you shim or plate the job on an angle or do it on the X travel
Good looking machine. Very versatile too.
G'day Tom. Always a pleasure hearing from you. The mill is slowly getting there, so I hope I did it justice with the Review. The 4 part series on fitting & modifying for fitment the Z & Y Power Feeds is getting a lot of emails etc as well.
Gday Ted nice thorough review, I also have the HM54GV mill which I bought around 8 years ago, the horizontal function is definitely a cool feature to have. I have also fitted a power feed to the Z axis which was not an easy job. And I put a switch on that cooling fan as it only needs to be running while the spindle is going. The only complaint I have is on my DRO the PCD function does not work, sadly I didn't discover this until after the warranty had run out. All in all though I think it's a very good machine and will suit my needs for years to come.
@D40.. G'day D40. Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you have had a good run with your mill, I will look into the Fan Switc, and to be honest, I never thought of that. I will have to think about it when the warranty runs out. Your welcome to check out the rest of the channel 😀 👍🏻 Don't know if you watched the complete series which I have just finished on the Z & Y Power Feeds. Flick over a few pics of your Z mod etc Thanks
You should get in touch with HAFCO about the PCD. They've got a reputation for service and repair assistance after the warranty has run out,.
@@thaiexodus2916 Thanks for your comments. I meant that fitting a switch might affect warranty, & would rather do the mod out of warranty.
@@thaiexodus2916 thanks mate appreciate that I will give it a try
I'm envious! Question: What is the "Spindle Adjustment" ?
@zoltannagy1813 G'day Zoltan. Thanks for your question. The Spindle adjustment is to adjust Spindle Barings in the virticle movement, if to much slack or virticle movement is present it can give you chatter or other problems when trying to mill a flat surface in the X & Y procedure. Also it can effect Your Virticle Tramming to Perpendicular to the Table. Hope this helps.
Great review Ted. I have the AL346 lathe, and only occasionally think I should have gone for the AL356 that you have. For my first mill, I went with MH28V, and much more often think I should have gone with a bigger mill. At some point I'll probably upgrade, and the HM54GV seems like a good candidate.
@gafaff Thanks for your Input, All comments are welcome. The HM-54GV is an excellent Mill. Also the 346 is a good Lathe, but I found with the 356 8" chucks, & 51mm Spindle with the D1-5 cam lock & 4MT tailstock, is a lot better. When you get time go through my TH-cam channel, & you will find info on Mods you can do to improve your. Mill etc
Excellent review Ted, many thanks. What a pity there is no 'nod' adjustment on the head and you have had to shim it. It's the same on my HM 46 mill, except you have to shim the whole column, but I suppose it's built to a price.
@kenwheeler-do9ov G'day Ken. Thanks for your comments. At least once you have shimmed it, You know you have it trammed in properly. With the column shimming, long as you the shim the left right first, then forward backward, then you will have a good Zero tram.
I have just purchased one of these myself. Do you have any other modifications in mind. Like folding handles, additional lighting, or work holding fixtures.
@DeanBateman G'day Dean. Thanks for your comments, I decided against folding handles on Y & X, because in some situations like pinpointing a drill spot or something that you have to get close to, the folding handle seem to disappear if know what I mean. If you have a look through my TH-cam channel you will see the modifications I have made, including a detailed fitting the Y & Z Power Feeds. The other modification I'll be doing is fitting a small DRO on the Spindle.
That’s a really good thorough review Ted & covers everything about the mill very well. Anyone doing their research on what mill to buy - will get a heap of very valuable information on the HM54GV Mill & all of its functions & capabilities. It’s a shame Hafco haven’t put out as thorough video reviews on either there AL356V (14x40) Lathe or this HM54GV mill, as what you have done in your two reviews. As you correctly point out, they are a well matched pair of machines for a home shop, both single phase, and within realms of affordability for the average guy. Congratulations on all your efforts, & take my hat off to you for all the work you have put in to get yourself so well set up in your home machine shop. It’s been quite the journey, when you look right back to the start videos on your channel - extending your shop build etc, to where you are at now. Keep up the good work. 👍
G'day Ian. All your comments are greatly appreciated & valued. Been a long haul, but got there eventually.
lookin good, I put folding handles on my hand wheels to avoid belly stabs when reaching the table. Later from Texas.
@fredboat G'day Fred. Thanks for your input. I thought of folding handles, but found the X & Y were ok the Z I removed the spring & removed the handle, because my knees would brush on it. Only takes a second to put it on, wind up or down, otherwise I use the Power Feed.
Well done Ted, you persevered and got it all done. Looks & works a treat. You’d have to be happy with that! 👍
@ianmoone2359 G'day Ian. Thanks your comments. Lots of work has produced excellent results. Works like a dream. The X & Y give great results with fly Cutters, endmills etc
@@TedRoza Yes you should get really nice finish with the controlled feed rate, as you well know. 👍 Looking forward to your overall review on the HM54GV Mill. It will be invaluable to anyone looking to buy one in the future. 👍👍👍
@@ianmoone2359 Hoping the HM-54GV review will be out tomorrow
Very nice work sir
@RustyInventions-wz6ir G'day Rusty. Thanks for commenting, always appreciated.
Thanks Ted, always enjoy your videos, cheers.
@ginaanastas3851 G'day Gina. Thanks for watching & commenting, always greatly appreciated. The last part, the Final will be finished in a few days.
That’s coming along Ted, almost done now! 👍👍👍
G'day Ian. Greatly Appreciated. Doing the last section now.
Really coming along very well indeed Ted. Slow & steady wins the race. This should help anyone else with the same model Hafco Mill achieve the same results if they want to add the two power feeds to Y & Z axis’. 👍👍👍🇦🇺
@ianmoone2359 G'day Ian. Always appreciate your comments. One can only go steady doing these sort of modifications. I was watching this segment when I posted it, & got so wrapped up in it, then part 2 finished & I thought, ohh No, 😆 🤣 😂. Now I have to wait for the next installment, l 😆 😀 😉
very well explained
G'day RB. Thanks for your comments, always greatly appreciated. I have tried to make it like a tutorial, so that anybody can try to do the same modifications, & at least have a reference to fall back on.
Great video thanks
G'day. Thanks for commenting, always appreciated. Your welcome to check out other videos
That’s coming along really well Ted - it’s not at all easy by the looks, but should be well worth it in the end for the convenience & time saving it affords over the years. Looking forward to the next instalment. 👍👍👍.
G'day Ian. Thanks for your comments, getting there slowly, but we are going forward & working out problems as they arise 😊
Thanks Ted, whats your view on the overal quality/ prescision of the lathe? if you were in market again would you buy same?
@ginaanastas3851 Hi There. The AL-356 is an Excellent lathe supporting a 52mm Spindle which is an ideal size. Couple with the 8" chucks with a D1-5 lock system, which make it a good size to work with. There are tons of Great Specifications, which makes it an Excellent all round Lathe to work with. I highly recommend this size Lathe. Mine is a single phase or 240v, which suits my needs quite well. There is a 3 phase version 440v, but not necessary for my application. I Recomend you fit adjustable feet = pads & level the Lathe correctly before final use. Hopes this helps you. Ted
Hi ted I've got the same machine im setting up at at home. Just wondering how much space you left between the wall and the machine.
G'day. Thanks for your question & comments. You will love your new Mill. Wind the head assembly backwards as far as it will travel & add about 30 cm to allow 180 degree turn for when you decide to use the extender on the Horizontal Spindle. As far as the X table leave at least 1/2 meter each side when table is fully extended left & right to give you working clearance. Hope this helps. Keep an eye out for new modifications I'm making.
Ok thanks mate I appreciate that
Excellent build Ted. I've made up something similar with casters under base with jacking screws outboard from casters. I have one of those hare & forbes rongfu column mill drills. Are are bloody heavy.
@robjaimiehickford4559 G'day Rob. Thanks for commenting. I thought about the casters but decided not to, even though I can still fit them. The tramming & levelling turned out well. The Rong Fu weights are about 600 kilos, so yep, put a bit of strain on an engine lifter.
Great to see another user of the Siamese twins (AL-356V & HM-54GV), might have to share some pics of mods I’ve done to my pair
G'day Peter. Thanks for your comments, greatly appreciated. I Have done a few Mods as you can see. I am in process of fitting Z & Y axis Power Feed Assemblies.
Very nice rotary table. Nice job sir
G'day Rusty. Thanks for your comments always greatly Appreciated
Very nice work sir
Thanks Rusty. Your comments are greatly appreciated
Nice and simple. Looks like a win there.
G'day Tom. Thanks for your comment. Long as they work. Am thinking of fitting a 6" 4 Jaw onto the 8" Table as well. Best of all worlds.
They both came out well Ted. You’d have to be pleased with the results. 👍
G'day Ian. Thanks for your comments, & and yes, they worked out well.
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Thanks for your comment 👍🏻
Very nice work sir
G'day Rusty. Thanks for your comment, greatly appreciated.
Quite a bit of challenges to over come there. Looks like you about have it licked.
G'day Tom. Thanks for your comment, and .... a Challenge is right, 😆. As the word goes, we Will Overcome 😆, part 3 will raise an eyebrow or two. As the old saying goes... Whistle ~~ While You ~~ Work 🎶 🎶 😆 🤣 😂
Nice one Ted 👍
Thanks Aaron much appreciated
That’s come along nicely Ted. Making really good progress. 👍 That alloy “gunge” as you call it, I’m reliably informed is actually “robot spaghetti”. 😜😂😂 Looking forward to part 3. 👍👍👍
G'day Ian .Thanks for your comment. Butt hhmm, I'd like to see you get a Robot into a lathe & turn Him into Spaghetti. 😆 🤣 😂
when you run out of adjustment using that engagement method you can move the pinion in or out to engage on the wall of the curved driven gear. Are the old R8 spindles on these mills hollow where a drawbar would be used on the MT3 spindle ?
Hi there. My Rf30, has always had a 3MT from new. I have made R8 insert mandrels for Bridgeports, but never delved into R8 for for RF30. It has got a certain sized tube or hollow inside the spindle to accommodate the draw bar of which I have used different draw bars up to about 13mm or 1/2", where you can feel the threads touching as the drawbar goes down. Hope this answers your question.
Looking good!
G'day Tom. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks
Olá amigo gostei do trabalho!!! Boa sorte sempre!!!
Thank you for your comments greatly appreciated
They came out well Ted. 👍👍👍
Thanks for your comments. always appreciated
Very nice.
Thanks for your comment 👍🏻
Hey Ted, any chance you can show the inside of the electrical cabinet please?
Is it OK to ask why you want to see the inside of the electrical cabinet . Anything in particular ? & where are you situated.
Easy enough to show. Np
@@TedRoza Hey Ted I am in QLD. Ive just converted an al-410 from 3p to 1phase and added a speed pot... I Guess I made a geared al-410v ;-)
Appreciate your videos Ted! Great to see another Aussie machinint on TH-cam
Thanks for your comments, always greatly appreciated. Your welcome anytime 😊
I think I’m having a problem with my mill where I think the quill is hopping up and down. I’m getting a lot of vibration and I’m tying everything down that I can, but flycutting right now is pretty scary. lol
G'day. Thanks for your Input & question. First you need to check make sure you have minimal backlash on your fine feed on the quill. Check out my video on the Quill Modification. Also in some cases you need to slightly preload the quil when using fly cutter or endmill etc If you are still having problems you will need to possibly first try to tightness the top quill nuts, where the draw bar is. If that is ok, then you might have to fit New Spindle Barings with shims etc. Hope this helps a bit.
Also vibration is very dependant on the speed you trying to mill at. Try lowering the speed to decrease vibration.
Made in China CRAP
Nice lathe. Perfect size to get some good work done, but not take up too much shop space.
G'day Tom. Thanks for your comments always appreciated. Just the right in-between size, with a 2" or 53mm spindle. I had an 8" alloy round stock in the reverse jaws, which worked out great
@@TedRoza That 2" bore is nice. My 13x40 lathe only has a 1 9/16 bore so basically anything over 1.5" won't go thru.
I have the AL346V, a little smaller. but a very capable lathe. The variable speed drive on these machines is a vector style, which is excellent at maintaining speed as it comes under load. One common "mod" is to adjust the brake setting on the drive to get a faster chuck stopping action that's closer to a mechanical brake, handy when threading up to a shoulder.
G'day. Thanks for your comments, greatly appreciated. My electric brake stops very quick, so no problems there. The 346v is also a great lathe,
Chinesium garbage.
Awesome review thank you Ted. Learned a few new things about my new lathe, especially the saddle lock & how the speeds & feeds selections work, which as you well know from our frantic discussions on my end, had me totally bamboozled. 😂 I can see myself returning to this well done review multiple times in future as I come to grips with setting / selecting feeds & speeds. It’s always handy to have a review like this to refer back to, to refresh the memory from time to time. I was re-watching your carriage stop video only last night & thinking that it might well have to be one of my first projects, just for the protection factor that it affords. If you still have the diagram / plan I would appreciate a copy immensely please? I have seen online there’s a few others looking at the AL356V as a potential purchase who will no doubt find this invaluable as well. I’m glad you took the time to make this more detailed review,because you have had a year of actual use to figure all this stuff out, which was why my vid was only an “overview” not a review because I haven’t owned mine or used it at all long enough to give a detailed user review as you have done here. Between us we at least might be adding to the corpus of knowledge on TH-cam about this specific model which has been sadly lacking up to now. Thanks sincerely for your top effort. Praise well deserved IMHO. 👍👍👍🇦🇺
G'day Ian. Thanks for your generous comments. Hope the review helps you immensely.
I see you adhered to the old adage " Don't force it, get a bigger hammer"
Exactly what I did to mine- had about 1/2 a rev of play - elongated the top hole and got the play down to less than 1/4 rev
G'day. Thanks for your comments. It is greatly appreciated. I'm glad it worked for you. It's these small adjustments which makes life better
Just getting caught up on the videos. How exciting new machine day! Nice looking mill.
Thanks for your comments. Mill works great,. In process of making "T" nuts & locators for a deviding head, & rotary table, & fitting chucks & adapters. The only problem is the slots & locators are different sizes, but I am getting there slowly, these will be on video in the near future
Hello Ted, nice job, a lot of work, considering doing it too. Just thinking, what if I bought 2 laser sights, about $30, mounted a string on a plumbob down the wall shine the base and the head lasers at the string, how accurate would it be? Or just shine the head laser at a mark on the base? My other idea, make the rack fit the head accurately with a gib and secure the rack to the colunm, why did the factory not do that? Why does the head rotate anyway? maybe cheaper?
G'day Robert. Thanks for your comments, they are greatly Appreciated The reason for that particular Round Column was because table lenth, I don't think the travel on the "Z" is long enough in some circumstances. For a longer or fuller travel, you can move the head to Left, & move the table full Right to give you a longer travel. I have faced a small 4 cylinder head that way. I personally don't like tramming with a laser point on the wall, because if it isn't exactly virtical with the spindle, then you are out of tram.
All tramming has to be according to the Spindle, whether virtical or horizontal It is preferable for the base to be Horizontal to the shop floor, but that is not tramming the Spindle
That alignment input shaft came out good Ted. Good effort. 👍👍👍
G'day Ian Thanks for your comment, greatly appreciated & the owner used it, which works well 😊