I am new to the site so please be patient. I am a tool and die maker in a spinning and deep draw stamping shop with 40 years exp. It's high time I got a CNC lathe. I only make 1 piece at a time not multiples and need a swing of around 17" to make some of the spinning chucks. Right now I cut these by hand on a 19" South Bend. Can anyone advise me on CNC lathe model (used) that would be relatively easy to program ( I have no CNC experience however I am very good with computers and math)? I have seen a 17-x-40-cc-BRIDGEPORT-ROMI-EZ-PATH-Combination-Manual-CNC-Flat-Bed-Lathe (1995) in excellant shape but have read that it is difficult to program. Any brands to stay away from?
Tom