Cooperstock
Aluminum
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2015
Hello all,
So ive been reading about vmcs, looking to add bigger capability.
Where we are: we have a small part time machine shop. For the past 3 years we have just been running a hurco KBM1. No tool changer, minimal cooling flow, 13kb memory. Picked that machine up for $150.
I have a matsuura mc760-vx that i need to figure out the rs232 input but it seems close to running.
I want something that i can do big plates and flanges on (we well as simply bigger parts)
I am looking to spend $17k-$30k depending on the options, quality and upgrade ability. I was looking for a 10k rpm spindle, but could be talked out of that.
I am looking to purchase something in the next 2-6 months.
I have unofficially setteled on the Fadal 6030.
There are several around of different configurations.
I found speedys fadal list and that was very useful.
I have a couple questions that im sure many people can weight in on
1. Does AC vs DC Motors really matter?
2. How much, approximately, would it cost to add 4th axis and table to a machine that is capable of having it added? $2k for the amp and $5k for the table?
3. I like the renishaw probe, how much is that feature worth? (How hard is it to add if the machine doesnt have it?)
4. Im sure everyone has an opinion...but what controller would you recommend? It seems like the 88hs is the common one.
I see a lot of talk of Japanese machines, i dont think my situation justifies the price increase (and i dont have the money)
The fadal seems to have a large userbase, parts easily available and its in my price range.
Thanks for any comments and opinions
So ive been reading about vmcs, looking to add bigger capability.
Where we are: we have a small part time machine shop. For the past 3 years we have just been running a hurco KBM1. No tool changer, minimal cooling flow, 13kb memory. Picked that machine up for $150.
I have a matsuura mc760-vx that i need to figure out the rs232 input but it seems close to running.
I want something that i can do big plates and flanges on (we well as simply bigger parts)
I am looking to spend $17k-$30k depending on the options, quality and upgrade ability. I was looking for a 10k rpm spindle, but could be talked out of that.
I am looking to purchase something in the next 2-6 months.
I have unofficially setteled on the Fadal 6030.
There are several around of different configurations.
I found speedys fadal list and that was very useful.
I have a couple questions that im sure many people can weight in on
1. Does AC vs DC Motors really matter?
2. How much, approximately, would it cost to add 4th axis and table to a machine that is capable of having it added? $2k for the amp and $5k for the table?
3. I like the renishaw probe, how much is that feature worth? (How hard is it to add if the machine doesnt have it?)
4. Im sure everyone has an opinion...but what controller would you recommend? It seems like the 88hs is the common one.
I see a lot of talk of Japanese machines, i dont think my situation justifies the price increase (and i dont have the money)
The fadal seems to have a large userbase, parts easily available and its in my price range.
Thanks for any comments and opinions