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    Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    Hi all, I am considering buying a 770M with ATC and 4th axis, but finding it's hard to find details of some kits.
    like, if I buy 31333 - Moving Kit, do I need 31446 - Lifting Bar Kit to lift the machine onto the stand?
    After disassemble into 3 parts, is it possible to lift the machine by 2-3 people?

    And 38441 - 6" 4th Axis Kit, why does it not recommend for ATC equipped machine?
    Does this kit include jaw? Because the picture doesn't show it.

    These confuse me for a while, looking for answers, thanks in advance!

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    Call Tormach, they will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    Quote Originally Posted by MoziDozen View Post
    And 38441 - 6" 4th Axis Kit, why does it not recommend for ATC equipped machine?
    Does this kit include jaw? Because the picture doesn't show it.

    These confuse me for a while, looking for answers, thanks in advance!
    The 6" 4th axis kit is not recommended with the ATC because the 4th axis mounts on the left of the table and fouls with the ATC when using longer tools. There is a 3rd party enhancement that moves the 4th axis to the right of the table that avoids this problem.

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    I bought both the Moving Kit and Lifting Bar Kit. I moved the mill after disassembly and found I didn't need the lifting bar kit at all.

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    I would suggest waiting a few months till the mx series comes out.

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    As for the ATC, it is most useful for running the machine autonomously. I'm not doing any real production work so I can sit near my machine while it runs and I do other work. I wouldn't be surprised if I can manually change tools faster than the ATC, but I do have to be nearby.

    My next video will feature some mods I've made including a simple four hole tool holder mounted on the front of the stand. I just put the tools in the order they will be called and label the holes with a Sharpie. Four holes allow me to use five different tools (One already in the spindle.) It makes for really fast manual tool changes.

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    Re: Buying a 770M, do I need these kits?

    Quote Originally Posted by MoziDozen View Post
    After disassemble into 3 parts, is it possible to lift the machine by 2-3 people?
    I disassembled my 770 into three parts, and 2 of my buddies helped me get it down my basement stairs. It's not easy, but it can be put back together with 2-3 people and no hoist.

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