Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

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Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

Post by Iron-Man » Tue 10 Jul , 2012 22:01 pm

I have been searching for a Novamill for some time now. One has become available but I have also found an older Triac. I like the smaller size of the Novamill but the Z axis is very limited. I would like to know what are the real trade-offs of a Triac vs Novamill. I will be starting a retrofit to AC servo motors for a ( Novaturn / Triac or Novamill ). Any input would be appreciated.

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Re: Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

Post by bradders » Wed 11 Jul , 2012 8:53 am

Iron Man,

Condition, age and usage would be my prime concerns before purchase. If you are concerned about Z axis travel on the Novamill then go for the Triac. Work that will fit on a Triac may not fit on a Novamill.
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Re: Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

Post by Denford Admin » Wed 11 Jul , 2012 15:29 pm

.. and the Triac can be modified fairly easily to give even more usable height:
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Re: Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

Post by Iron-Man » Wed 11 Jul , 2012 20:18 pm

Thanks for all the replies. The machine is like the one listed on this site. It does not have the TV monitor. From what I was told and could inspect, it was hardly used. There were no sign of any rust etc.

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Re: Triac vs Novamill, which would you purchase ?

Post by Denford Admin » Thu 12 Jul , 2012 9:20 am

Yep - I'd go for the Triac - the casting will be much more rigid... especially if you're fitting servos.
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