I'm talking myself into buying a CNC lathe and considering that I need a good engine lathe as much as I need cnc the TL-1 or 2 look like a good choice. One thing I do rather consistently is saw off pucks in 6061 for use in the mill. I also make a lot of thin pulley flanges. I was hoping the TL would justify itself for these operations.
Assuming the max rpm of 2000 can you fellows give me an idea of the time it will take the TL to part off a disk from a 2.5" diameter bar and a 1.5" diameter bar assuming a .5 hole is already drilled in the center. I would think I would need coolant for these operations as well.
Vern