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Ok so I'm new to machine purchasing and have been given the task of purchasing a used mill for our small machine shop.
I've mainly been looking at VF-2 units but came across a 2000 VF-0E which looks like it might be a good deal.
Cost is about 35K versus 42K to 45K for '01 to '05 VF-2.
I can't find much info on the VF-0E so I don't know if I'm comparing apples to apples.
Would appreciate any help, links to info on the 0E or opinions.
VF-0E is an extended table VF0..
A VF0 is a 20" travel machine..A VF-0E is a 30" travel machine.. Both are direct drive machine..No gear box..so lower torque than a gear box machine..
A VF2 is a 30" travel machine ..and could come with or without a gear box..depending on the year and options..
Newer machines can have a gear box or not..also the newer ones without gear boxes have Delta/Wye Motor switching. Which is a way to increase low end spindle torque without a gear box..
The older VF0 or VF-0E did not have Delta/Wye switching..which means less spindle torque..
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
I ended up going with the VF-2. It's being loaded up today and there's a chance we'll have it by the end of the week.
I'm pretty excited, even if it means I'll be spending christmas break reading up on how to work it.
WMS, you did a much better job explaining the model comparisons than my local HFO.
Now I get it.
Yup, if I have a question, I phone WMS first :D