Jay Fleming
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2014
- Location
- Noble, OK
Good day all,
I've had an offer I'm not getting my hopes up for that involves me restarting my machine shop. I would be looking to start back up with a small-ish VMC and a CNC lathe in my shop at home. My budget would be $25k if I didn't plan to lease. The parts are no larger than 6" x 6" but on the VMC, I'd like to set up multiple parts or do multiple ops. 10 hp spindle max because I'd have to run off converted single phase. It would be helpful if both machines have the same control but they don't have to be the same brand. I have experience with a 1997 Centroid M-400, 2017 Haas ST35, and 2004 Haas VF3. I'm not set in stone with these though. I have plenty of space for larger machines, but I'd rather not have huge machines. I'd also like to keep them less than 10k lbs for ease of maneuverability. Cat40 spindle would be preferred with the tooling I already have, but not a deal breaker if it doesn't. There aren't any specific brands that turn me off, but I prefer equipment that is serviceable and parts are readily available.
Edit: after looking at what's available, the budget may have to be adjusted. Please respond as if I was spending more on quality used machines. Or what to look for if I can find the right deal.
Thanks in advance.
J
I've had an offer I'm not getting my hopes up for that involves me restarting my machine shop. I would be looking to start back up with a small-ish VMC and a CNC lathe in my shop at home. My budget would be $25k if I didn't plan to lease. The parts are no larger than 6" x 6" but on the VMC, I'd like to set up multiple parts or do multiple ops. 10 hp spindle max because I'd have to run off converted single phase. It would be helpful if both machines have the same control but they don't have to be the same brand. I have experience with a 1997 Centroid M-400, 2017 Haas ST35, and 2004 Haas VF3. I'm not set in stone with these though. I have plenty of space for larger machines, but I'd rather not have huge machines. I'd also like to keep them less than 10k lbs for ease of maneuverability. Cat40 spindle would be preferred with the tooling I already have, but not a deal breaker if it doesn't. There aren't any specific brands that turn me off, but I prefer equipment that is serviceable and parts are readily available.
Edit: after looking at what's available, the budget may have to be adjusted. Please respond as if I was spending more on quality used machines. Or what to look for if I can find the right deal.
Thanks in advance.
J