Mike RzMachine
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Feb 4, 2007
- Location
- Utah
I'm looking at a 2 axis 1992 CS-SP 42 with an 0TC control, 36k hours on the counter in the enclosure and wanted to get some thoughts. I'm coordinating with the rigging warehouse where it is stored to power it up. The current owner doesn't know much about it and isn't a machinist. All of the machine work I do is in support of my design work, with the largest number of parts in the hundreds for now. From what I've read, these were very accurate and light on spindle power, which is a good trade off for me, this is within the capacity of my RPC. This would be my first cnc lathe and I've never run one. I'm planning to check for intact parameters, and run/inspect for gross issues with the spindle, axes, turrent, and tail stock.
Aside from the major functions, can anyone point me to any problem areas to look over more thoroughly? My understanding is that this machine is built from a polymer granite. Are there common areas that crack? It was moved from the last shop by a solid rigging company so was likely handled properly.
Any thoughts on living with an older 0T control? will it rigid tap? It doesn't have a tool probe arm, is that reasonable to retrofit? I'll post the build sheets.
Thanks,
Mike
Aside from the major functions, can anyone point me to any problem areas to look over more thoroughly? My understanding is that this machine is built from a polymer granite. Are there common areas that crack? It was moved from the last shop by a solid rigging company so was likely handled properly.
Any thoughts on living with an older 0T control? will it rigid tap? It doesn't have a tool probe arm, is that reasonable to retrofit? I'll post the build sheets.
Thanks,
Mike
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