I currently have an old Tormach (serial number 64) I bough new 12 years ago.
I'm thinking I'd like to upgrade to Haas TM-1P or Minimill...
Several questions:
Any down side to a used machine?
What should one check on a used machine before purchasing one?
This is going in my already too full garage, so space is an issue.
How often does one need to get into the electrical cabinet?
Can I push it into the wall and then move it back out when one needs back side access?
I'm going to want rigid tap and 4th axis.
When shopping for used machines, how big a deal is it to add these features,
Impossible, or merely expensive? Does haas still sell upgrades for older used tools?
Do you need any control options from haas to use a tool setter or probe?
IE If I buy an ebay renishaw probe can I just plug it in and have it work?
I'm thinking I'd like to upgrade to Haas TM-1P or Minimill...
Several questions:
Any down side to a used machine?
What should one check on a used machine before purchasing one?
This is going in my already too full garage, so space is an issue.
How often does one need to get into the electrical cabinet?
Can I push it into the wall and then move it back out when one needs back side access?
I'm going to want rigid tap and 4th axis.
When shopping for used machines, how big a deal is it to add these features,
Impossible, or merely expensive? Does haas still sell upgrades for older used tools?
Do you need any control options from haas to use a tool setter or probe?
IE If I buy an ebay renishaw probe can I just plug it in and have it work?