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HiTorque Benchtop Milling Machine | Bench Mill  (Discontinued) 

HiTorque Bench Mill, Long Table, Deluxe
  • Larger than mini mills
  • 750 watt (1 hp) brushless DC variable speed drive
  • No gears in spindle drive
  • R8 spindle and drill chuck
  • Tapping mode for reversing taps out
Part Number: 5550  (Discontinued)
Weight: 292 lb

Price: $2,663.18

 
The Model 5550 Deluxe HiTorque Benchtop Milling Machine has all the features of popular HiTorque Bench Mill 5500, plus:

* 3-axis digital readout (DRO) with Bluetooth and 7" tablet display

* Larger table

* Electrically interlocked spindle lock

* Machined aluminum handwheels

The LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque Bench Mill is a step up in size, rigidity, and power compared to a mini mill. This HiTorque bench top milling machine for sale provides a larger table, more travel, and more horsepower.

A 750 watt (1 hp) brushless DC motor provides abundant spindle power and tremendous low-end torque and the motor has built in forward and reverse modes easily switched from the power panel.

The 27.5" x 6.25" (700 mm x 160 mm) table provides a large work area.

The HiTorque Bench Mill incorporates a true quill and drill press-style handles for easy drilling. A button on the end of each handle reverses the spindle to make tapping easy.

The control panel includes a digital spindle speed display.

This mill is a version of the SIEG SX2.7.

Chris Chris' Tips
You can compare the specifications for our mills.

Here's Using the Bluetooth DRO Display.

For more information on the Bluetooth DRO, visit the Bluetooth DRO Package page and the Android Tablet page.

Here are data sheets for the machines that we sell.

Frank Hoose from Mini-Lathe.com has a multi-part review of the earliest version of this mill.

Here are the user's guides for our machines.

  • 750 Watt (1 hp) brushless DC spindle drive
  • R8 Spindle for wide tool availability
  • Electrically interlocked spindle lock
  • NSK brand Japanese-quality spindle bearings
  • 0.001" Graduated dials, 0.100" per turn
  • 3-Axis DRO with 7" Android tablet readout
  • Digital position readout on the quill reads in inches and mm
  • Large X-Y table with attractive anodized handwheels
  • Tapping mode for reversing taps out
  • Solid rectangular column for rigidity
  • Dovetail column maintains head alignment at any height
  • E-stop safety power switch
  • Forward and Reverse modes on the power panel
  • Spindle speed display
  • Spindle fine feed and position lock
  • Fine feed on Z-axis for precise control
  • Adjustable gibs on all dovetail ways
  • Includes R8 to 33JT drill chuck arbor and drill chuck
Specifications
End Milling Capacity 0.6" (16 mm)
Face Milling Capacity 2.0" (50 mm)
Drilling Capacity 0.8" (20 mm)
Table Size 27.6" x 6.3" (700 mm x 160 mm)
T-Slots 3 slots 0.47" (12.0 mm) wide
X-Axis Travel 19.7" (500 mm)
Y-Axis Travel 5.5" (140 mm)
Z-Axis Travel 11.6" (295 mm)
Throat 7.5" (190 mm)
X- and Y-Axis Feed Screws 0.100" (2.54 mm) per rotation
Quill Travel 2.8" (71 mm)
Positioning Accuracy 0.0004" (0.010 mm)
Spindle Taper R8
Spindle Motor 1.01 hp (750 Watts)
Spindle Speed 100 - 2000 RPM
Power Requirements 120 V 60 Hz 10 Amps
Machine Weight 245 lbs (111 kg)
Base Dimensions (W x D) 9.1" x 16.9" (230 mm x 430 mm)
Mounting Holes Center to Center (W x D) 8.27" x 12.01" (210.0 mm x 305.0 mm)
Overall Dimensions (W x D x H) 34.6" x 25.0" x 28.5" (880 mm x 635 mm x 725 mm)
Crated Weight 292 lbs (133 kg)
Crate Dimensions (W x D x H) 36.0" x 28.0" x 35.5" (914 mm x 711 mm x 902 mm)
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Side View
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Rear & Side View
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill X-Axis Chrome Hand Wheel
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Y-Axis Chrome Hand Wheel
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Z-Axis Chrome Hand Wheel
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Control Panel
 
"Deluxe HiTorque Bench Mill Digital Height Gauge, Fine Feed and Spindle

The HiTorque Bench Mill comes with the following:

  • Bench Mill Users Guide written by Chris Wood
  • 7-inch Android tablet with Bluetooth
  • One 1/2" drill chuck and R8 arbor
  • Two T-slot nuts
  • Three end wrenches
  • Five hex (Allen) wrenches
  • One spanner wrench
  • Oil can (plastic)

These machines ship by freight truck because they are simply too heavy and bulky for UPS Parcel Service. If your location will be difficult for larger truck/Semi-trailer, please let us know.

We normally ship truck orders a day or two after we receive the order. For local orders transportation usually takes no more than a day or two. For orders going across county or over water the transportation time can be up to a week or longer.

We add the following shipping cost to your order total:

We ship machines only to the US and Canada.

Destination*Local
Continental
US

Freight Terminal (pick-up)

  • Within 50 miles / 1 hour of travel
  • Note: Not all terminals allow pickup
$99 $179

Commercial Address (inc. Limited Access Sites)

  • Set hours / No delivery appointment
  • Includes limited access (e.g. Schools, Military, Gov. Bldgs)
  • DOES NOT include liftgage service**
$99 $199

**Liftgate: Add liftgate if forklift or loading dock is not available onsite.

  + $50

Residential Address

  • Includes delivery appointment and liftgage
  • for ALL Residential businesses or limited access facilities (e.g. schools) requiring appointment or liftgage
$99 $249

 

*Local refers to the parts of Southern California served by Hollywood Delivery Service.

**Liftgate service is included in local delivery and residential delivery. A loading dock or forklift is assumed in commercial deliveries. If these are not available, please add this extra service.

 

Additional Notes

  • Contact and delivery. Ensure you choose the correct type of delivery, have a dedicated contact person/number, and are ready on day of delivery. Freight companies charge an additional fee if delivery exceeds 30 minutes.
     
  • Only one shipping charge for entire pallet (up to 700 pounds total). The shipping charges shown above cover the cost of shipping the machine and anything else that you purchase with it, including a second machine, stand, tooling, and accessories.
     
  • A "commercial address" has a sign with company name, a public entrance and posted hours of operation. If you are running a business at your residence without a public entrance and posted company name and hours of operation it is considered a residence and a not commercial address.
     
  • A "limited access" designation is required for "Secured Locations" (schools, colleges, universities, university hospitals, military bases, government facilities, etc). Please provide accurate details on delivery in special instructions.
     
  • "Terminal Pickup" allows for pickup at local terminal. If there is not a terminal within 50 miles (or 1 hour), we will confirm with you that you still want Terminal Pickup. Terminals tend to be near highways (usually miltiple intersecting) and industrial centers. Only certain terminals allow pick-up.
     
  • "Residential delivery" does not include moving machine into home/garage/workshop or any setup. Delivery is to start of driveway on the street that the delivery truck can access. (See inside delivery below.)

 

For delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico

We will check with several trucking companies to get the best price and then call for your approval before we ship.

 

Canadian Shipments

Truck Freight shipping to Canada involves 3 distinct charges in addition to the product costs. (All amounts are in US Dollars, see the current mid-market exchange rate.)

  1. Canadian Provincial Taxes (GST, PST, HST) depending on which province the shipment is going to. This will be 5% - 15% added to total sales amount depending on province (Canadian Sales Tax).
     
  2. Hemisphere Customs Brokerage which handles all customs clearance requirements. This is a flat fee of $108 on any shipment.
     
  3. Truck Freight from Southern California to destination in Canada. This is generally $300-$500 for residential liftgate delivery and appointment for single machine + tooling orders. Delivery to a terminal for pick-up or a commercial location with loading capabilities can reduce this cost substantially.

 

Quotes

To get a quotation that includes the shipping costs, add the products you want to the shopping cart and continue the checkout process until you reach the Payment page. On the Payment page, select the Quotation option. We will add the shipping costs and return a complete quotation to you within one business day.

 

Inside Delivery

For many years we have offered INSIDE DELIVERY for an added charge (as set by freight carriers). Unfortunately, most carriers have stopped this practice for liability, cost, or other reasons and we can no longer reliably offer it. If you really need Inside Delivery, please give us a call and we can try to help with your specific situation. Our recommendation however has always been to call some friends or find someone local. Saves some money and lets you meet the neighbors.... 

Alternatively, companies like Navis Pack & Ship (www.gonavis.com) or similar may be able to help you pack up a machine, or move it into your home/shop.