Description
Product Overview
The ACRA RF-31 is a bench-type milling and drilling machine designed for small shops, maintenance departments, and light fabrication work. With an 8″ × 28″ table and R8 spindle, it provides the versatility to perform milling, drilling, boring, and keyway cutting operations in a compact footprint.
Its rigid construction and step pulley drive system deliver reliable performance for everyday machining tasks.
Applications
- Machine shops and toolrooms
- Maintenance and repair departments
- Light fabrication work
- Prototype and small part machining
👉 Ideal for shops that need machining capability without a full-size mill
Key Features
- 8″ × 28″ work table for versatile setups
- R8 spindle taper (standard tooling compatibility)
- 12 spindle speeds (150–3000 RPM) for different materials
- 2 HP motor with single-phase power (110/220V)
- 360° swiveling head for angled machining
- Heavy-duty column and cast head for rigidity
- Step pulley system for simple, reliable speed changes
- Capable of milling, drilling, boring, routing, and keyway cutting
- Compact footprint for smaller shops
Why This Machine Matters
Drill presses:
- Cannot perform milling
- Limited capability
Full-size mills:
- Expensive
- Require more space and power
The RF-31 solves this by:
- Combining milling + drilling in one machine
- Using standard tooling (R8)
- Keeping cost and size manageable
👉 This makes it one of the most common “first milling machines” for shops
When to Use This Machine
- Light machining and fabrication
- Drilling and milling small parts
- Maintenance shop work
- Shops without space for a full knee mill
Specifications
- Table Size: 8-1/4″ × 28-3/4″
- Drilling Capacity: 1-1/4″
- Face Mill Capacity: 3″
- End Mill Capacity: ~3/4″
- Spindle Taper: R8
- Spindle Travel: 5″
- Speeds: 150–3000 RPM (12 speeds)
- Motor: 2 HP
- Voltage: 110/220V single phase
- Head Swivel: 360°
📞 Need Help Choosing the Right Milling Machine?
Not sure if a mill/drill like the RF-31 is enough or if you need a full knee mill?
👉 Call us or request a quote—we’ll help you choose the right machine based on your part size, tolerances, and workload.





