Jesse_92683
Plastic
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- Sep 5, 2018
Hello. I got a good deal on a 92 Fadal 4020 (at least I thought it was a good deal at $400 to buy it and $1100 to rent a fork lift and put it in my shop). I’m in the process of cleaning it up and seeing what kind of condition it is in to see if it is worth getting the calmotion 527 controller for it.
This will be a garage toy but I’m hoping to make some money with it (I’m mean my tormach 770 paid for its self 3 times over within a year).
So far what I know:
1. The x and y axis have relatively low back lash at 0.0004”.
2. The x axis is seized. I’m thinking a bunch of ball are crushed and I’ll have to replace it (about $1,300 to get a new replacement)
3. It has -2 cpu so i have been told it will suck at 3D machining. Something about not having a fast enough processor to look far enough ahead in the g-code.
4. I stuck my 0.0001” indicator inside the tapered bit of the spindle and I saw vertically no movement (tried it in a few places).
Anything else to look at real hard before I plop down 8.5k for the calmotion???
I ended up getting the Fadal after getting so much advice saying it’s the best machine for a home gamers. I just want some more of your guys previous knowledge and advice...
Thanks,
Jesse
This will be a garage toy but I’m hoping to make some money with it (I’m mean my tormach 770 paid for its self 3 times over within a year).
So far what I know:
1. The x and y axis have relatively low back lash at 0.0004”.
2. The x axis is seized. I’m thinking a bunch of ball are crushed and I’ll have to replace it (about $1,300 to get a new replacement)
3. It has -2 cpu so i have been told it will suck at 3D machining. Something about not having a fast enough processor to look far enough ahead in the g-code.
4. I stuck my 0.0001” indicator inside the tapered bit of the spindle and I saw vertically no movement (tried it in a few places).
Anything else to look at real hard before I plop down 8.5k for the calmotion???
I ended up getting the Fadal after getting so much advice saying it’s the best machine for a home gamers. I just want some more of your guys previous knowledge and advice...
Thanks,
Jesse