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Kpt, it is a VF2 SS <-- not just a VF2

I have seen the EC-400 in action and it is pretty sweet. However, I voted for 2 VF2-SSs because it fits my needs well.

Geof,

No worries!

I want to see what people would do regardless of what type of shop or equipment they have/ work in.

Okay lets try this again.

Lets say you just won the grand prize in a sweepstakes at Haas. You have to choose to take three VF-1s or two VF-2SSs or one EC-400

NO options. Shipping is FREE
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Wally,

I understand what you are doing.

Also, I think I am going to make a poll!

-Kyle

This is about the three Haas machines I mentioned. NO OTHER MACHINES SHALL BE CONSIDERED ON THIS THREAD. I am not trying to get any advice, I am just curious.

Does this need to happen every time...

Okay thanks for your input, I guess. Production shop, job shop, start-up shop, I dont care.

It's just a hypothetical guys... I know its heavily dependent on run time on each machine and a number...

Hey guys,

I own a small shop and I was thinking about this today.

What would you rather buy to start a production shop, why?

Three Haas VF1
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Two Haas VF2-SS
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Kit is installed, but would sell the table, tailstock, 5C collet holder and collet set, plus 3-jaw chuck. I don't want to remove the driver from the machine.

$1,150, plus shipping. If you can...

Have you looked at the Tool Room mills? larger travels.

My bad, I thought the MM2 and SM2 are three phase also...

Good luck in your search!

since everyone is offering up their opinion...

I would look at the VF-1 instead. Nearly the same foot print and same power supply (if I remember right).

Best of luck!!!


Kyle

See the ad in the classifieds section.

Tormach PCNC 1100 Series II Fully Loaded - CNCzone.com-Classifieds Buy and Selling

This made me realize I need to take more pictures!

I have had several people respond so if you have not already sent me a PM then please ignore the RFQ. Thanks to all who responded.

Hey Folks,

I am very backed up right now. Need to outsource this.

See picture, I can supply .igs file.

Quantity: 120
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Due: 3 weeks

wow thats a sweet setup!!!

Any recommendations on inserts for 316?

if it works and its yours, who cares. I would love to see a pic though!

thanks guys, I am going to put the work in the spindle. Duality lathe is cool, but I already have a small chinese lathe. haha

Thanks WOG!!!

I have a request from my father-in-law (which means no profit, thus I want to do it at home on my 1100) to make some instruments for his dental surgeries.

It needs to be 316L...

I was thinking of getting one...

Does anyone think it can cut 316L Stainless? Is anyone cutting stainless with it.


Im looking for a CNC lathe and dont have a ton of space or money.

TIA
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Ill buy it for one of my other haas cncs at work just in case i find a need. (it is a really good deal)

He also has the control box for it. (dont know how much raw translation that can handle).

Can it be done?

A local shop that I use is selling a 210mm Haas rotary table with a horizontal tombstone. I am thinking about getting it for my home shop but don't know if I can get it wired to...

How did you make the code for the Vader head?

Looks great!!!!

Thanks txcnaman. I guess I need to make my own.

A 6" face is what I am looking for. I am thinking I will bolt to the table through the open end with a 20" extension on a ratchet.

I will also...

i checked out those links and none have what i'm looking for.

Im looking for a tombstone that is similar to the Chick Tombstone, but without the vises. I am looking for a simple 4-sided tombstone...

210mm is the dia of my rotary table.

As far as length, I was thinking around 20"

I have the ability to make one, but didnt know if there were companies that stocked these big things.

Thanks...

Im looking for one. Is this something I should make or is there a good source to but them from?

Thanks guys!


Kyle

What does Tormach consider a "really" long program?


NM, 200k+

Thats a monster program!

I didnt read all 10 pages but i had the same problem with my Tormach.

Make sure there is no CD in the CD drive and no non-essential USB devices pluged in (thumb drives, software keys, etc...).
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