I am new to the cnc world, I currently have all manual machines, mills and lathes.
Fadal 2216, has work done:
"!996 Fadal VMC2216, Very good shape, Had over $7000.00 put into new parts last year, two drive motors, X axis ball screw and new screen. On 9-1-18 had another $8200.00 put into it with new inverter, Balder spindle moter and extras"
From pics, the machine is clean and looks well maintained. Spoke with the owner:
- 2yrs ago he replaced the motor and drives
- Vibration at spindle and replaced/fixed
- TIR .0005 at spindle bore
- Has RS232 port
- Mentioned he is able to interpolate holes with no issues.
- Had larger machines for the larger more robust work
- Has all the manuals and set up for moving the machine.
Where am I going wrong with this vmc, other than it not being a $150K machine. I do not get into production. Small runs, 40 pieces at most and not that often.
I need a dependable and reliable workhorse, not for production but more along the lines of a rigid VMC. Large pieces are one-off and generally put on manual mill.
Fadal 2216, has work done:
"!996 Fadal VMC2216, Very good shape, Had over $7000.00 put into new parts last year, two drive motors, X axis ball screw and new screen. On 9-1-18 had another $8200.00 put into it with new inverter, Balder spindle moter and extras"
From pics, the machine is clean and looks well maintained. Spoke with the owner:
- 2yrs ago he replaced the motor and drives
- Vibration at spindle and replaced/fixed
- TIR .0005 at spindle bore
- Has RS232 port
- Mentioned he is able to interpolate holes with no issues.
- Had larger machines for the larger more robust work
- Has all the manuals and set up for moving the machine.
Where am I going wrong with this vmc, other than it not being a $150K machine. I do not get into production. Small runs, 40 pieces at most and not that often.
I need a dependable and reliable workhorse, not for production but more along the lines of a rigid VMC. Large pieces are one-off and generally put on manual mill.