Hey guys,
A little while back I posted here asking for input on an arrow 500 machine I was looking at. The responses were very helpful and I have been researching the machine since then. Well I am excited to say that as of yesterday afternoon I am the proud owner of that same machine. It has the Control techniques control in it and I am now preparing to move the machine to my shop and get started with it. The machine had a problem right now with the Z axis drive. The 200 Z axis amp is bad and I checked on the repair with CT and they said they still support it and that it will be around a grand or so warranteed for a year. I am going to try to get that unit repaired right away so I can get the machine up and running as soon as possible. I am open to hear ANY ideas and suggestions about the machine and things to look for or problem areas. The machine is apparently a 1994 model and is in good shape physically. I have a lot to do here cleaning up my shop and making some room in there but I am really excited to finally be the owner or a decent VMC... Now the adventure begins so I hope to be able to lean on you guys here for help a bit until I get this machine sorted out. hehe peace
Pete