BrickTactical
Plastic
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- Jul 26, 2018
Alright so I wanted to start this discussion and get some feedback from people that may own or have ran 5 axis machines before.
Recently I bought a Haas DM2 mill and I love the machine, I'm making great parts, learning a lot and making money. No complaints.
Some of the parts I'm currently making are three set ups and would be one set ups on a 5 axis machine. The company I'm making most of my parts for also have a couple higer ticket parts that need a 5 axis to be competitive with. If I had one I would have a very high chance of getting them to outsource said parts to my future 5 axis machine.
I definitely see no reason to buy another three axis machine after I own this DM2, I want to learn 5 axis and it's just becoming the new norm so I think it's the smart move to bust a$$ for a year or two with this DM I have then save for a 5 axis and just go for it.
Couple things that I would want standard on the machine would be:
Probing
TSC
Over 60 Tools
The ability to have automation (hence the UMC1000)
HSK Spindle
15K minimum RPM (preferably more)
So I guess my question is I've worked with an older DMU50 with a Heidenhain control (I don't like the heidenhain control). Haas is appealing for the obvious reasons, Haas control is easy to use and I'm used to it already so there wouldn't be as heavy of a learning curve. Also Haas of course wins in price, but for what you would be getting.
I priced out a quick UMC1000 and it was under 250K. No idea what a DMU 50 or a 65 Monoblock costs with the options I want. I also have knowledge of the difference of the DMU series and Monoblock series other than a better casting from what I've briefly read.
I've worked with Celios on a NLX2500 and I'm warming up to it, I'd like to play with it on a Mill but just have no access to one. Touch screen doesn't scare me as it is the future despite what people say (yes I like the buttons more but still).
Machine would be cutting mainly aluminums, some steels like 4140 for tiny parts. Then I'd like to do a lot of surfacing work so I don't know if a Mono or a DMU would be better for that, someone chime in.
Some of this may be out of order but I think I covered about everything, let me know what you guys think.
Recently I bought a Haas DM2 mill and I love the machine, I'm making great parts, learning a lot and making money. No complaints.
Some of the parts I'm currently making are three set ups and would be one set ups on a 5 axis machine. The company I'm making most of my parts for also have a couple higer ticket parts that need a 5 axis to be competitive with. If I had one I would have a very high chance of getting them to outsource said parts to my future 5 axis machine.
I definitely see no reason to buy another three axis machine after I own this DM2, I want to learn 5 axis and it's just becoming the new norm so I think it's the smart move to bust a$$ for a year or two with this DM I have then save for a 5 axis and just go for it.
Couple things that I would want standard on the machine would be:
Probing
TSC
Over 60 Tools
The ability to have automation (hence the UMC1000)
HSK Spindle
15K minimum RPM (preferably more)
So I guess my question is I've worked with an older DMU50 with a Heidenhain control (I don't like the heidenhain control). Haas is appealing for the obvious reasons, Haas control is easy to use and I'm used to it already so there wouldn't be as heavy of a learning curve. Also Haas of course wins in price, but for what you would be getting.
I priced out a quick UMC1000 and it was under 250K. No idea what a DMU 50 or a 65 Monoblock costs with the options I want. I also have knowledge of the difference of the DMU series and Monoblock series other than a better casting from what I've briefly read.
I've worked with Celios on a NLX2500 and I'm warming up to it, I'd like to play with it on a Mill but just have no access to one. Touch screen doesn't scare me as it is the future despite what people say (yes I like the buttons more but still).
Machine would be cutting mainly aluminums, some steels like 4140 for tiny parts. Then I'd like to do a lot of surfacing work so I don't know if a Mono or a DMU would be better for that, someone chime in.
Some of this may be out of order but I think I covered about everything, let me know what you guys think.