[Michael82]

Hey guys .... Yes I know this is not the HAAS section BUT... Since we have or most of us have the cheap china made machines I thought I would ask if anyone has seen the new desktop mill ( router ) that HAAS has com eout with ? Go here to watch the trailer on the desktop and please comment below

https://youtu.be/LaPZEDBfXCE

[cyclestart]

"Hobbyists and garage machinists will be interested in what it can do"
LOL only schools will shell out for this thing. This thing is going to cost much $$$.

[Michael82]

"Hobbyists and garage machinists will be interested in what it can do"
LOL only schools will shell out for this thing. This thing is going to cost much $$$.

Price tag with no options is 7,000.00 usd

[mactec54]

Price tag with no options is 7,000.00 usd

You can build a great machine for $7000 that is just plain crazy for a hobbyist to buy or even schools

[Michael82]

You can build a great machine for $7000 that is just plain crazy for a hobbyist to buy or even schools

Yes I agree 100 percent. I contacted my local Haas dealer to ask about the spec's of this machine he said there is no option for spindle upgrades no option for tool changer , no basically said the only upgrades available are for software, of course since that is their controlled....the machine might as well be the 6040 router off ebay

[metalmayhem]

haas is the only major company that is wise enough to take a route that will stamp their name in the minds of many youth
they aren't part making machines . They are for engineering students who need to get their feet wet with cnc and build a real life understanding of what it entails . It's a much more cost effective solution than buying full sized machines that only ever see wax . And , when they get crashed they are much cheaper to repair or replace
One haas mini mill = a good number of these mills without a massive footprint . As it is , a lot of students are walking out of institutions already knowing haas controls , more so than any other brand .

A company like haas isn't going to jump into this without doing their research and I'm sure they will sell piles of them right out of the gate , especially since haas machines are already in numerous institutions . I've never seen a price on them but since it was mentioned to be 7000 , in the big scheme of things thats piss in the bucket .

With that said , the thing is obviously a useless turd for any real machining