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  PhotonX2
Light for Mini Mills









Description:
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS!
See our PhotonX2 blog post for installation instructions.

eBay does not allow variations in this category, so each of the three colors available are in their own separate listing.  Please note the auction title for the color!

The PhotonX2 from Phenom Engineering, LLC is a ring light specifically designed for the Sieg X2 milling machines.  This ring light is designed to fit around the spindle without contacting it.  The ring consists of 21 white LEDs (rated to provide 1,000hrs of use) which are not diffused, to provide the maximum light possible to the work area.  The housing is made from plastic, comes in Harbor Freight (Central Machinery) red, Grizzly green and black (color matched as close as possible) and is held to the milling head with three high quality Neodymium magnets.  The housing is sealed from the elements, making the assembly coolant resistant.  Power for the LEDs is delivered through a spring back cable, allowing the power cable to move with the head without getting in the way.  The light can be turned on and off through an inline switch on a UL listed power adapter that provides 12V to the LEDs.  

The PhotonX2 provides the right amount of light to the work area without being so bright that the light is blinding.  The light output is equivalent to a bright, sunny day, in the shade.  The chart below and to the left shows where the PhotonX2 ranks among common light levels (Note that the LDR resistance values decrease as the amount of light increases).  Notice that our pictures are taken in our well lit facility with the overhead lights on and the improvement in lighting on the work piece with the PhotonX2 is very noticeable. 

Unlike other mill ring lights, which are really nothing more than camera lights adapted for a mill, we designed the PhotonX2 from the ground up to be used on the X2 milling machine.  We designed the housing with our CAD program to verify fit and function, then had it 3D printed.  After cleaning the 3D print, we made a mold of the housing and cast the plastic parts.  We paint the housings, build the harnesses and even form the spring back coils in the harnesses.  We also performed life cycle testing in house by subjecting the parts to stresses far beyond what they would see in normal use.

This initial offering is a very limited production run.  There will only be 10 units in this lot.  Once a color is sold out, we will not be able to provide more in that color, so don't wait to get your color choice.  How this initial lot sells will determine the future of the PhotonX2.

We will be providing these 10 units with a 6 month warranty from the date of purchase.  Any issues identified in this 6 month period can go a long way in improving the design and overall reliability.  More details will be provided with your purchase. 

Harbor Freight, Grizzly and Sieg are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with Phenom Engineering, LLC.

Payment:
We accept Paypal only.  Payment is required within 7 days of purchase/auction close.

Shipping:
This initial lot will only ship in the US via USPS priority mail.

Terms:
We take great pride in every product and service we provide and stand by our commitment to quality.  If you are not fully satisfied, return the light within 14 days for a full refund of the purchase price.  We are offering a 6 month warranty on this item.  If a defect in material or workmanship should occur within 6 months of the date of purchase, we will either repair or replace at our expense.  Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs, unless an error was made on our end.  Email us for details, or see warranty information included with your purchase.