I actually like this little machine but I do have a problem with information flow. Just about every supplier of machine tools out there does a better job of delivering information and specs on their machines.
This may very well be true but Fadec really needs to be more forthright in detailing just what their machine is. Especially with something new like this.
Or just chuck some stock in a CNC lathe. I really don't see a problem with the taper being new. It is just another new way of dealing with small machine tool tapers just like TTS. The problem isn't that it is new it is rather the lack of info.Anyone can take an Cat30 tool holder and have it ground to the R8 taper (;-)
I actually like the machine. Like many I'm bothered by what appears to be a short Z travel but again the lack of specs here is the bigger problem. In other words is that 8" from above the table, above the vise or measured from someplace else. It makes a big difference if putting a vise on the machine burns up 4" of your travel.So what is not to love about it? It will also fit where most cannot go in a tight home based shop. Alos single phase power, plug it into the drier plug if needed.
AND an ATC to boot. not just an add on device.
Just a thought, (;-) TP
Beyond that it is the Z axis, I would imagine ordering a machine with extra travel would be possible as it is a steel tube.
In any event it is a start up business, I would expect some shortcomings to be overcomed as they get going with production and sales. It is the nature of the beast, infrastructure takes time.