Originally Posted by
Rich Carlstedt
You didn't mention maintenance that has been done.?
I ask, because the Hurco has a time clock on the back that records hours of operation.
Be aware however that this is the time that the servos are activated !
The machine can be on and programming done without adding hours, but some shops turn everything on
and then the clock starts. If the spindle has more than 13,000 hours, it may need new spindle bearings and leadscrew bearings ?
At 20,000, the servos may need work?
I ave a Hurco KM3 with Ultimax II and it is a superb machine . I can do thread milling with the helix action in "milling" so
i don't understand why the other poster said no? I have done both internal and external threads.
I have done g code since 1984 and I don't think it holds a candle to Conversational Programming when it comes to beginners learning CNC
Yes, Tooling goes for about 50 dollars (US) for holders on eBay , and if you can get it tossed in, its a deal.
Rich