Look for rec' on a 5 axis machine

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Amroczka

Plastic

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• Mar 5, 2019

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We are looking to run parts starting from 4-6inch aluminum barstock. Parts can be up to 4 inches long also. Just looking for a reliable machine that isnt too old and beat up. Anybody have insight?

 

lastrada

Aluminum

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Aug 23, 2014

Location

Indiana

• Mar 5, 2019

• #2

Quantity of parts? Budget? What kind of tolerances are you wanting to hold? The 5axis world can be pretty broad depending on what you are looking for.

 

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Amroczka

Plastic

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• Mar 5, 2019

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We are starting to make small parts for model r/c monster trucks. Parts like motor mounts, body parts, and wheels. Pretty straight forward. No need for a super accurate tolerance

 

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Comatose

Titanium

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Feb 25, 2005

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Akron, OH

• Mar 5, 2019

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Mid 90s Fadal 4020 with extended Z and a 4th/5th rotary table. Should cost about $30k. You will not find cheaper worth having. Not too beat up is an exercise left to the reader.

 

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Amroczka

Plastic

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• Mar 5, 2019

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Thanks for the reply. You just confirmed what I already had in mind. Fadal 4020 vmc.

 

litlerob1

Diamond

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Nov 4, 2013

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Utah, USA

• Mar 5, 2019

• #6

Makino, Matsuura. Would be my recommendation. Or Daishin Seiki.

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Amroczka

Plastic

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Anybody heard of tormach cnc's? They dont make a 5 axis but maybe i can acheive what im trying to do with a 3 axis mill and a seperate lathe. For the price they look great

 

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Keith7890

Plastic

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• Mar 5, 2019

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Amroczka said:

We are starting to make small parts for model r/c monster trucks. Parts like motor mounts, body parts, and wheels. Pretty straight forward. No need for a super accurate tolerance

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FADAL OEM Aftermarket team is very much still around and can offer you any size or variation of a FADAL machine completely factory certified rebuild at VERY reasonable prices. Contact FADAL (FIVES Machining) at 818-678-2285 and ask for Napoleon. FIVES-FADAL offers complete OEM Parts, Factory Service and Tech Support as well.

 

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Milland

Diamond

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Jul 6, 2006

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Hillsboro, New Hampshire

• Mar 5, 2019

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Amroczka said:

Anybody heard of tormach cnc's? They dont make a 5 axis but maybe i can acheive what im trying to do with a 3 axis mill and a seperate lathe. For the price they look great

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Consensus of this forum is to avoid Tormach machines for serious work. They're probably fine for a hobbyist with money, but don't have the stiffness, power, or (when optioned) value that a good used "real" machine offers.

 

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Takaaki

Plastic

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Jul 20, 2017

• Mar 6, 2019

• #10

How about Kitamura?