Re: Okuma LB3000-EX MYW 800
If you are going to do a lot of aluminum and brass, the chips will float and go everywhere, so I'd get the drum style even with the extra expense. It will pay for itself. I'd go with the Okuma since you are running smallish higher volume parts. The okuma has the ability to power up and go with no zero return, can check it's own switches for proper setting, I'd also get it because of the load monitoring capability and the ability to upload download your setup information including load monitor with each job using a "TOP" file. Standard 3D graphics also help you considerably, although the P300 is a step backwards IMHO compared to the ease of the P200. They claim they are brining back the "easier graphics" but so far have floundered. The LB is one of their best and will give you years of high accuracy parts and while different from other controls, most people find them easier and more logical to use. EOB insert will be a thing of the past.
OK, start firing boys!
Best regards,
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