Well, here it is.
I really don't want to regret this post. I value all of your input/imagination/ideas etc and respect your knowledge. So I'm genuinely asking for some advice on my next purchase.
After a long hard search and weeks of research into whats available, I've decided to NOT buy a second hand, used VMC from any of the available ones I've seen in AUS.
2 Reasons.
1: most of them have not been cared for, are rusty buckets of **** with smashed screens or missing controls and are circa 1981.
2: The prices for second hand modern ones are sometimes listed as more then new ones, missing spindles, or servo's, or are 7 tonne, in fact there's like a billion reasons that make me think I wasted a shit load of time looking....
Sooo...
Off to china I went.
For 25 000 AUD I can get one of 3 machines delivered to me. They are the following, and I would like some advice on both machine + controller.
So:
Can I get some advice to help me make a decision on the following.
Option 1: My fav so far.
VMC550L - 16T ATC - Siemens Controller. (Can choose Mitsubishi 70B or GSK)
Under budget to my port for 25k AUD. Includes some tooling etc.
Can choose BT30 or 40, and 10000rpm spindle.
Was thinking BT40. Any reason why not?
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Option 2: Chinese industry workhorse DM55-tc-cnc
10 Tool ATC. Nice Siemens controller.
Great price. Bt40/8000rpm spindle.
I uploaded a picture cause the website doesn't have all the stats this does...
Final choice, probably the cheapest actually.
Has some nice touches but is slightly harder to find with a controller that is not a KND.
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Any thoughts? I Know many of you bash china but also use a lot of their stuff.
Now I will be financing some of this. Its a manageable loan but really think of it as a 20 yr investment in making some parts and having some fun. Since they are Chinese i figure replacement parts wont cost an arm and leg either. Thoughts?
My big concerns are HSM compatible controllers and probing features.
Any Ideas?
I really don't want to regret this post. I value all of your input/imagination/ideas etc and respect your knowledge. So I'm genuinely asking for some advice on my next purchase.
After a long hard search and weeks of research into whats available, I've decided to NOT buy a second hand, used VMC from any of the available ones I've seen in AUS.
2 Reasons.
1: most of them have not been cared for, are rusty buckets of **** with smashed screens or missing controls and are circa 1981.
2: The prices for second hand modern ones are sometimes listed as more then new ones, missing spindles, or servo's, or are 7 tonne, in fact there's like a billion reasons that make me think I wasted a shit load of time looking....
Sooo...
Off to china I went.
For 25 000 AUD I can get one of 3 machines delivered to me. They are the following, and I would like some advice on both machine + controller.
So:
Can I get some advice to help me make a decision on the following.
Option 1: My fav so far.
VMC550L - 16T ATC - Siemens Controller. (Can choose Mitsubishi 70B or GSK)
Under budget to my port for 25k AUD. Includes some tooling etc.
Can choose BT30 or 40, and 10000rpm spindle.
Was thinking BT40. Any reason why not?
China Milling Drilling Machine Cnc Metal Milling Machine Price Vmc550l - Buy China Milling Machine,Milling Drilling Machine,Metal Milling Machine Price Product on Alibaba.com
Option 2: Chinese industry workhorse DM55-tc-cnc
10 Tool ATC. Nice Siemens controller.
Great price. Bt40/8000rpm spindle.
I uploaded a picture cause the website doesn't have all the stats this does...
Final choice, probably the cheapest actually.
Has some nice touches but is slightly harder to find with a controller that is not a KND.
Cnc Milling Machine With Automatic Tool Changer Vmc7032 - Buy Cnc Milling Machine,Vertical Milling Machine,Mini Cnc Milling Machine Product on Alibaba.com
Any thoughts? I Know many of you bash china but also use a lot of their stuff.
Now I will be financing some of this. Its a manageable loan but really think of it as a 20 yr investment in making some parts and having some fun. Since they are Chinese i figure replacement parts wont cost an arm and leg either. Thoughts?
My big concerns are HSM compatible controllers and probing features.
Any Ideas?