Chips Everywhere
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2021
I think I already know the answer to this, but just trying to hear some thoughts.
Let me start out by saying that this would be a project machine for the garage.
I came across this 87-89, I don't recall the exact year, Mazak QT 8 with a T2 control. The machine was running fine about a year ago and then quit. The spindle sounded good and the machine is over all in good shape. I did see the machine run, turret index and move in x, z and tailstock. Most of the original paint is still in tack inside and out, and its pretty clean over all, no repaints or funky modifications. It looks like it was maintained, but they are looking to replace it. The seller is asking 3.5k for it, its loaded with tooling, parameter sheet and 5 manuals (parts, tools, electrical, programing and one other).
I took a picture of the alarms on the control that are currently being displayed. From the looks of it, it could be a drive issue, correct me if I am wrong. For those who have replaced drives, what would you say the cost would be? I want to take this on as a learning experience, and if it works out maybe it can pay for itself, but would like to reduce the chances of ending up with a boat anchor.
Are there are any other things you guys would recommend looking into?
Thanks in advance for the feedback
Let me start out by saying that this would be a project machine for the garage.
I came across this 87-89, I don't recall the exact year, Mazak QT 8 with a T2 control. The machine was running fine about a year ago and then quit. The spindle sounded good and the machine is over all in good shape. I did see the machine run, turret index and move in x, z and tailstock. Most of the original paint is still in tack inside and out, and its pretty clean over all, no repaints or funky modifications. It looks like it was maintained, but they are looking to replace it. The seller is asking 3.5k for it, its loaded with tooling, parameter sheet and 5 manuals (parts, tools, electrical, programing and one other).
I took a picture of the alarms on the control that are currently being displayed. From the looks of it, it could be a drive issue, correct me if I am wrong. For those who have replaced drives, what would you say the cost would be? I want to take this on as a learning experience, and if it works out maybe it can pay for itself, but would like to reduce the chances of ending up with a boat anchor.
Are there are any other things you guys would recommend looking into?
Thanks in advance for the feedback