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The two machines being compared are so drastically different, saying they aren't in the same class is an understatement.
It's like asking if you should buy an articulated Volvo dump truck, or a 1 ton Chevy with a dump trailer. The cubic yardage may be similar, but the capabilities are tremendously different. Are you going to haul boulders, or saw dust?
But the machine will also be hogging out inconel and high alloy steels with 1/2 inch cuts and driving a 2" - 4" yes drill into blocks of 4140.
overworked a Haas and what the results were.
If they are both capable of doing the same job for you, I'd lean toward the Haas and take a nice cash bonus.
If it wasn't my nickel and I had to choose, I'd go with the higher quality, better built machine and that would be Mazak.
I have worked on HAAS machines for about a year and a half now in an RND setting. I must admit that I really really like the machines, and due to prior experiences with the mazak's I very much distaste the blasted pieces of junk. I like the ease of use on the HAAS. I really like the interface on the control. I have had numerous experiences with service problems on a mazak and don't lie... anyone that has had a mazak has had similar experiences. Mazak's service SUCKS!!! and their machines are one that break down a lot and require a lot of maint. I would buy a HAAS and then when company and parts require a better machine, go to OKUMA. Their controls are bas$-Ackwards (but once you get used to it, it is sooooo much better) that's true but their machines are rock solid and very rarely will you see someone that has a okk that will turn their back on it. They are awesome. I don't think that you can really buy a bad machine but just from the service standpoint I would not touch mazak with a 10 ft. pole
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