Re: First CNC Milling Machine....need some input
We have had our TM 2p for almost a year and it has been good to us. We picked up a 2016 used machine with 122 spindle hours and every available available option including a 20 tool changer.
It was delivered on a Friday afternoon and we went from zero to making chips with it Monday morning. For us the software was easy to learn, but we do have extensive CAD, CAM, and CNC experience. Overall I would say it is user friendly.
On average it runs about 20 hrs/week, cutting mostly aluminum, some stainless steel, and some plastics. The only problem we have experienced was the tool changer lateral drive motor had sticky brushes and quit working properly. It took longer to diagnose the problem than it did to fix (about 5 min).
I think for your application the Haas would be a good value.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA