[underthetire]

The quality is ok, parts not a problem that i've seen. Better than a lot of other machines. Hyundai used to be better than Kia, don't know now, since i think they have merged. A shop owner friend of mine said they are no Okuma, but they are ok for the price. He has had a few spindle problems but bought another kia anyway. IMO the absolute best live tool lathe right now is the Mori NL series, with the integral live tool motor, but your gonna pay for it. A good friend just bought a new NL1500SMC ( no Y axis, live tooling with sub) for 116K. He got a deal. So that will give you some idea.

[CAN MACHINE]

Thanks for the response. We have been quoted $90,000 CAD for the SKT210Y so it's not that far off. I will look into the MORI's

[CNCRim]

Kia/Huyndai, they are a great machine. Mori is great, but change over take too long, I like Mazak configuration better, quick change over and accurate.

A good friend just bought a new NL1500SMC ( no Y axis, live tooling with sub) for 116K. He got a deal. So that will give you some idea.

he is getting a good deal.

[CAN MACHINE]

Great thanks for the replies. Any experience with the Hyundia/Kia mills?

[underthetire]

I've worked on 2 in past history. Not impressed with the mills at all.

[cnctexas]

Here is a page of Hyundai Wia CNC Reviews
https://www.hillaryinc.com/hyundai-wia-cnc-reviews.htm

hope it helps