Hey guys I need a new lathe. Running a 40 year old Mazak QT10 now, I need a newer machine, and want to go with 10 inch chuck this time too. Been shopping around for nearly 2 years and Im leaning towards getting a new Doosan Lynx 2600 2-axis, 10 inch chuck with 3" bar capacity. Theres not many used machines in my area at all, but a Haas SL-30 just popped up for sale. I think its a 2006. Im really not a big fan of haas machines, especially their lathes. But this machine on paper technically does everything I need and its less then 1/4 the price of a new Doosan.
Should I consider this machine? Certainly would be nice to just buy it in cash with no payment. But I worry about all sorts of things with the Haas. I think the machine is a terrible design, not a true slant bed. The tailstock mounts really weird to side of casting. Its shockingly close to the design of my 40 year old mazak lol. Most likely wont be nearly as accurate as the new doosan. What about the control? Will Haas discontinue parts of it or will it be supported? What do you guys think? Should I close my eyes and pretend I didnt notice this Haas machine or should I grab it and keep the extra 100k for something else?
Should I consider this machine? Certainly would be nice to just buy it in cash with no payment. But I worry about all sorts of things with the Haas. I think the machine is a terrible design, not a true slant bed. The tailstock mounts really weird to side of casting. Its shockingly close to the design of my 40 year old mazak lol. Most likely wont be nearly as accurate as the new doosan. What about the control? Will Haas discontinue parts of it or will it be supported? What do you guys think? Should I close my eyes and pretend I didnt notice this Haas machine or should I grab it and keep the extra 100k for something else?