Overview

The proLIGHT 3000 was sold to schools and colleges primarily for the purposes of teaching:

• Rapid prototyping

• CAD

• Precision machining

It had the following features

• Cast iron machine base

• Built in chip tray

• Coolant resistant Gortite way covers

• Precision ground steel table

• Linear motion system consisting of

  • Zero backlash ball screws with 0.001"/ft accuracy

  • 3/4" precision ground hardened shaft

  • Wipers on all sides

  • Low friction linear bearings

• 1 HP DC permanent magnet drive motor with 0-1200 and 0-3600 speed ranges via manual belt change

• Bison 4" 3-jaw chuck

• 5C collet support with closer

• Optional automatic tool changing turret.

• Optional #1 Morse tailstock