Wells-Index

Manual Milling Machines

 

The Only Mill Still Made in The USA. Since 1938.

With over 80 years of experience behind us, we can assure you that every Wells- Index mill is the best a 100% U.S.A. manufactured product.

Buying a new machine tool is a big commitment. You're going to want to live with your choice of a mill for many years, so why not start with the best. Wells-Index milss are produced in Muskegon, Michigan and with castings pour in the USA.

For anyone looking for a robust heavy duty manual or CNC milling machine, Wells-Index is guaranteed to offer the best machine and options available on the market.

 

    Standard features and optional equipment:

    • On average, weighs 1,000 lbs more than competitor models
    • All castings made in the USA
    • Baldor drive motor, made in the USA
    • 3hp continuous duty motor is quivilent to competitors 5hp peak hp rating
    • Handscraped ways
    • Most durable spindle head design in the industry
    • Internal head gears and spindles 30%-50% larger than Bridgeport designs
    • The preferred choice for Fortune 500 companies and US Military
    • Made in the USA, competitors use inferior parts and components imported from Taiwan and China
    • Fully customizable according to your requirements
     

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    847 

    • Hard chrome ways
    • Way covers
    • Dual locks on table, saddle & knee
    • One shot lubrication system
    • 1 1/8" dia. precision ground lead screws
    • Table size overall - 10" x 48"
    • Spindle motor (continuous duty)
      3 HP

    Additional Features:

    • Dial graduations - 0.001"
    • Longitudinal range - 34"
    • Cross range - 14"
    • Vertical knee range - 16-1/2"
    • Spindle rotation - forward and reverse
    • Spindle speeds - infinitely variable
    • Back gears - 50 to 525 rpm
    • Direct Drive - 400 to 4200 rpm
    • Tool Trays
    • Plus more
     
    Model 860C Milling Machine

    860C

    Two machines in one! The 860C converts in less than 5 minutes from horizontal to vertical (or vice versa) and simultaneously does vertical and horizontal milling. The heavy-duty horizontal Features all-gear positive drive, with high-inertia Flywheel, 3 h.p. variable speed drive with direct lever control, and #40 MMT taper spindle equipped with draw bar. Also available are many of the standard Features and optional equipment of the Model 847.