What do you like about the Heidenhain control over others you've used?
Most bells and whistles are included; Ethernet ready, 25 GB hard disk, probe cycles, multiple line MDI, many fixed cycles, tncremo (free software) for drag and drop file transfer from you're computer are a few I can think of.
May I ask about how much for one? $150?
If you don't count the sub-plate and vises your pretty darn close
how did you order it? Through the Mori dealer as a special order? or direct from DMG?
Hard to say, I worked with both David Gelles from Ellison and Udo Herbes from DMG LA, I ordered it in August was delivered November.
What control does your other machine have? 530 too?
Yes, my other mill a DMU 80T also has a iTNC 530. It is a bit of an oddball in that it is only a 3 axis version of what is usually a five axis machine. The story goes that someone ordered that way and canceled the order once it got into the states. They made me a good deal and it's been a reliable workhorse for the past six years.
Seems like they push the Mori for all 3 axis applications and DMG for 5 axis.
I've noticed that also...don't have any answers though.
One of the reasons I was drawn to this machine was the configuration. Space is tight in my shop and this machine doesn't need access in the back which allowed me to set it just one foot from the back wall.
I didn't think it was common to put a 530 on a 3-axis machine - but then again, why not?
I also looked at Mikrons and Hardinge two other manufactures with Heidenhain controls on three axis machines distributed in the US but I believe both are manufactured in Taiwan. The Mikron was not bad and very competitive in pricing. Hardinge was a disappointment as I could never get a salesperson to visit
Whose sub-plate or fixture plate is that?
Stevens Sub-Plate
STEVENS ENGINEERING INC. Modular Fixturing CNC Tombstones CNC Subplates Angle Plates Vises Clamps for Machine Shops
Toolex Relock vises with Stevens pattern
http://www.stevenseng.com/Catologs/pdf/STEVENS_2-StationToolexStyleVise.pdf
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