Haas_Apps, welcome to the board. So by chance any one I know behind this on line name.
I will be taeching starting this week the use of the lathe you are speaking of.
As I have more time on it I can give a reply back.
As for knowing any one at haas I do know few people I can say and have had sevral talks with the owner to.
Our office out here does alott of support with them. Cad-Cam Consulting.
I would for sure take a look at this tool, they are really nice for the buck.
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