Hello everyone, my name is John. I've lurked for quite some time on this forum learning.
Finally after long search for right machine, approval from better half and enough time spent reading everyone's opinions, it would be nice to make decision on Not bad condition from pictures 1989 Hitachi Seiki HT-20SII Multi Controller machine. It has Tool presetter, Coolant, Chip Coveyer, Tail stock, 8.5" hydraulic chuck, 10 tool turret for approx. $7,000 Ca. and cutting hours approx. 25,000 ( until confirmed)
I'm a hobby manual machinist, by trade 1 year away from Mechanical Engineering Diploma. I am friends with my hands and my head, so I can address many problems adequately.
1. Is there a way, when I go to see machine to find out how many cutting, tool change and up time hours it has? Sequence of buttons? Even if controller has been reset.
2. Is it worth it for mechanically/electrically inclined person to spend money on this machine?
3. Lastly knowing that machine is discontinued, however if it's Yaskawa components and possibly be able to service it by my self, Should I By it?
Thanks for advice.