Doosan VC500

[Programinator]

Anyone out there have one and if so how do you like it. My boss is looking into buying one and im not sure about it. Should i just tell him to go for a horizontal. We are full of virticals right now and im wondering if this is the next logical step. Im more leaning toward a horizontal.

[GoetzInd]

IMO, if it fits in an HMC, it should run in an HMC. Faster set up (if your process is engineered right), faster operation, more robust, more versatile.

The doosans are ok for the money (we have a few). But in my opinion, if youre shelling out 240K, go the extra and get a makino, mori, toyota, matsura. You will NOT be disappointed.

 

Mike

[chris m]

If you're looking for a less-expensive HMC take a look at Kiwa; they seem like a decent machine and Methods support is tough to beat.

 

C

[SLJ]

we have several Doosans,(4 DVC-400, DLS-4020, DHP-5000, DHP5100) but not that particular one. They've been good machines for our 99.5% aluminum shop, but the Makino A61 has made a believer out of me. No comparison on downtime and cycle time is less when the same programs are posted both ways.