Hello everyone
I'm new to this CNC world. Been playing with a tormach 1100 w/mach3 for about 40-50 hours/week the past 6 months. I'm interested in buying a bigger machine and start messing with it.
I found a 2001 Hardinge VMC 1000 II for $23000 obo locally (w/pallet changer) Not sure of the hours on the machine, but looking at the company that is being sold by, they mostly cut aluminum (Car parts like spacers and such) He is not the original owner, so I can't tell what it's life was like before him, but the condition looks pretty new on it.
I am trying to find some reviews on this machine, but no luck. Can anyone charm in? Any common issues? Are parts expensive to replace compared to HAAS?
Thanks in advance, I appreciate the help.
I'm new to this CNC world. Been playing with a tormach 1100 w/mach3 for about 40-50 hours/week the past 6 months. I'm interested in buying a bigger machine and start messing with it.
I found a 2001 Hardinge VMC 1000 II for $23000 obo locally (w/pallet changer) Not sure of the hours on the machine, but looking at the company that is being sold by, they mostly cut aluminum (Car parts like spacers and such) He is not the original owner, so I can't tell what it's life was like before him, but the condition looks pretty new on it.
I am trying to find some reviews on this machine, but no luck. Can anyone charm in? Any common issues? Are parts expensive to replace compared to HAAS?
Thanks in advance, I appreciate the help.