Haas gantry router

[steve f]

Hi y'all,

 

I'm considering the purchase of a Haas GR510 3axis gantry router in the next 4 or 5 months to manufacture large composite, MDF and aluminum moulds and patterns.

 

Like any other small business, $$ is a primary factor that dictates what I purchase so that is my reasoning for looking at this machine. Also, it is one of the few machines on the market that can cut wood and metal within a 5' x 10' working envelope for a starting price of less than $100K. I also like the simplicity of the haas control and the machines are well serviced in our area because it's such a popular brand around here.

 

Is anyone currently using one of these machines or have in the past? Good/bad experiences? Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Come to think of it if anyone is trying to sell a good used one, send me an email!

 

 

steve

[chip]

I sent you an e-mail... I have a buddy whom is selling a gantry mill... I don't know details yet (? x ? x ?). I can try to get you in contact with him though.

 

[steve f]

thanks chip,

 

I got your email and replied.

[BernieT]

Chip, is your buddy Ryan of SDE in Oxnard?

[chip]

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Chip, is your buddy Ryan of SDE in Oxnard?

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Yes...

 

 

[BernieT]

I thought so, that is one big gantry!!!!!

 

Thanks,

[PE @ IHS]

I have not run one myself, since there is only one in Ontario. Looking at the specs, it looks like a top notch machine for patternmaking. The peak HP, torque, and servos all seem well above what you get with regular CNC routers. The vacuum table is an extra option, but overall the machine looks like a winner.

 

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[cadcam]

Is it the one in Ryans office by chance?

Sense we all know Ryan.