Product Features
Product Description
The JET ETM-949 Mill with X-Axis JET Powerfeed is a precision-engineered vertical milling machine built to deliver consistent, accurate performance across a wide range of milling operations. Powered by a 3 HP, 230/460V, 3-phase motor and equipped with a factory-installed X-axis powerfeed, this mill combines robust construction with refined mechanical engineering to meet the demands of professional machine shops and production environments alike. From its induction-hardened quill to its dynamically balanced variable speed pulleys, every major system on the ETM-949 is purpose-built for smooth, repeatable, and reliable operation under load.
Key Features
- Ball Bearing Motor Shaft Support: Ball bearing support of the motor shaft ensures proper loading, support, and alignment for quiet, accurate operation at any speed.
- Heat Treated & Polished Lead Screws: Heat treated and polished lead screws are supported by thrust bearings ensuring smooth, incremental movements of the table under load.
- Induction Hardened & Chromed Steel Quill: Seamless, one-piece, steel quill is induction hardened and chromed for increased strength and precision ground for greater accuracy.
- Stainless Steel Y-Axis Way Cover: Stainless steel Y-Axis way cover provides extra years of protection over the standard sheet metal cover.
- Integrated Control Box with E-Stop: The mounted control box houses major mill functions as well as an emergency stop button.
- Advanced Double Nut Backlash Control: The table and saddle backlash is controlled by an advanced double nut design that eliminates end-play for precisely controlled lateral movements.
- Dynamically Balanced Variable Speed Pulleys: Variable speed pulleys are ground and multiplane dynamically balanced, reducing vibration and ensuring smooth speed transitions.
Specifications
- MPN: JT9-894100
- Stock Number: 894100
- Motor: 3 HP, 230/460V, 3 Ph
- Amperage Draw @ 230V 3Ph: 18 A
- Powerfeed: X-Axis
- Collet Capacity: 1/8" 7/8"
- Max Distance Spindle to Table: 18-3/4 in.
- Distance Spindle to Column (Max.): 21-2/5 in.
- Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): 68 x 63 x 84 in.
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Precision face milling and end milling operations in professional machine shop environments
- High-accuracy drilling, boring, and reaming requiring tight spindle runout tolerances
- Repetitive production milling tasks benefiting from X-axis powerfeed automation
- Milling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals requiring smooth, controlled table movement under load
- Operations requiring variable speed transitions with minimal vibration and consistent surface finish
- Long-run machining cycles where emergency stop accessibility and operator safety controls are required
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the double nut design improve milling accuracy?
- The table and saddle backlash is controlled by an advanced double nut design that eliminates end-play for precisely controlled lateral movements. This means the table responds directly and consistently to handwheel or powerfeed input without slack or drift, which is critical for maintaining dimensional accuracy across multiple passes.
- What makes the quill construction on the ETM-949 stand out?
- The seamless, one-piece, steel quill is induction hardened and chromed for increased strength, then precision ground for greater accuracy. The combination of surface hardening, chrome finishing, and precision grinding produces a quill that resists wear, maintains tight tolerances, and delivers consistent depth control over extended service life.
- Why are the variable speed pulleys multiplane dynamically balanced?
- Variable speed pulleys are ground and multiplane dynamically balanced, reducing vibration and ensuring smooth speed transitions. Multiplane balancing addresses imbalance forces
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Processing and fulfillment times are subject to manufacturer availability. If there are any delays, you will be contacted by us with a more accurate delivery timeframe.
FREIGHT SHIPMENTS
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Please be aware that your location needs to be prepared to properly handle and sign for freight shipments. You need to have access to a dock location, a forklift or the ability to unload the product from the freight carrier's trailer.
If your location does not have a traditional loading dock or forklift to unload your LTL freight out of the trailer, a Lift gate service will be required. There will be an additional charge for the service. It varies by carrier and even by market with different carriers. It often depends on the supply and demand of lift gate equipped trucks in your area.
Some machines require Flatbed shipping. There will be an additional charge for this service. Flatbed shipping is for the transportation of cargo that cannot be loaded or unloaded from a dock, or does not fit within the dimensions of standard truck trailers. A flatbed’s design allows for cranes and forklifts to load goods from all angles.
If a shipment is too heavy or the footprint (i.e., panel saws, metalworking lathes, mill/drills) is too large to ship via small parcel carrier (USPS, UPS or FedEx), it is shipped via a freight carrier. Freight shipments are considered tail gate deliveries, meaning that the driver is only responsible for moving the shipment to the rear of the trailer and will not assist with unloading.
For non-commercial deliveries, the freight carrier will contact you to schedule a delivery window and confirm if lift gate services are required. If lift gate service is requested, the driver is responsible for lowering the product to the ground during delivery. Freight shipments delivered to a residential location are considered curb side deliveries, meaning the driver will make the delivery in the street at the end of the customer’s driveway. Freight Carriers are not required to enter driveways to make residential deliveries due to liability and safety issues.
Although most deliveries go smoothly, sometimes there are exceptions beyond our control. Machines weighing over 2,000 pounds, bulky and oversized machines with a large footprint may not be able to be delivered via a lift gate for risk of injury or damage to the machine. There are also inaccessible remote, residential or high density urban areas that freight carriers cannot safely access. If encountered, such shipments are available for dock delivery or will be required to be picked up from the carrier’s terminal.
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Freight shipping Policy:
Orders/Items too large or heavy may require special handling/Shipping and may require to be sent by truck. Someone must be present to accept truck deliveries. Standard truck delivery is to a dock facility designed to receive freight. You will be notified within 24 hours of ordering to confirm delivery. Lift gates for deliveries are available for an additional fee.
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