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I did that for a bit; any old VMC will do the job. If I were buying new for that task I'd probably get a VF-6SS with the 15KRPM spindle and 40+1 ATC. And probing of course. I never would have suggested a Haas before two years ago, but since then I've been making medical devices including Titanium bone plates and 17-4 H900 tools on a VF-3SS with a trunnion. I've been very pleasantly surprised at how capable the machine is. More realistically you'll look for something on the used market, and the condition, price, and options will make more difference than the brand.
Everything you need to purchase is detailed in this thread. (Assuming you have lots of $$$$)
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/cnc-machining/new-machine-day-314859/?highlight=okuma+wheel+rim
And what a shop this is!!!!
Gee, thanks Doug for linking that thread, making me click on it so that I remembered how jealous I am
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