So we are getting a new lathe and would like to get some of your opinions on some machines. We are a job shop doing low volume high mix work right now. We are looking at a 3 different machines. All of them have 8" chucks (2.5" thru) a Y axis and sub spindle. Here they are in order of weight.
Doosan Lynx 2100LSYB: Angled Linear Ways, 12 station BMT45 turret with 1/2 indexing
DMG-Mori NLX 2000: Box Ways, 12 station BMT65 turret with NO 1/2 indexing
Doosan Puma 2100SY: Box Ways, 12 station BMT55 turret with 1/2 indexing
I am leaning to the most economical choice the Lynx 2100. It seem right sized for what we are doing. The Puma is not too much more expensive but much more heavy duty and rigid. The DMG is on big time sale its about the same specs as the Puma but I am worried about the turret not having half indexing (50% fewer tool offsets than the Doosans). Also the BMT65 live tooling is very pricey.
What do you guys think?
Doosan Lynx 2100LSYB: Angled Linear Ways, 12 station BMT45 turret with 1/2 indexing
DMG-Mori NLX 2000: Box Ways, 12 station BMT65 turret with NO 1/2 indexing
Doosan Puma 2100SY: Box Ways, 12 station BMT55 turret with 1/2 indexing
I am leaning to the most economical choice the Lynx 2100. It seem right sized for what we are doing. The Puma is not too much more expensive but much more heavy duty and rigid. The DMG is on big time sale its about the same specs as the Puma but I am worried about the turret not having half indexing (50% fewer tool offsets than the Doosans). Also the BMT65 live tooling is very pricey.
What do you guys think?