Help finding the right CNC-machine

[P89atrik]

Hello!

 

My name is Patrik and I work in a shop in sweden.

And the management of the company have given me and three more co-workers a assignment to find a CNC-machine.

We do not have too much experience in CNC-machinery.

 

But what we want the machine to cope is, simple 3 axis machining. We do not hunt 0.01 mm tolerances.

We do need a minimum working area of 600x400 mm.

 

One machine that we have looked at is Haas VM-2, but I belive that here on this Forum there are users that are more experienced than us. So please, give us some recomendations of some CNC-machines. What I am trying to say is, we dont need Rolls Royce a new Volvo would be perfect .

 

Thanks!

 

Best regards Patrik Andersson

[Pilot Plant Supervisor]

You can't beat a Haas for the money, and the control is very user friendly. Haas also has great support at their factory outlets.

[jeff]

if money is an issue, look at Hyundai-Kia , we have one, it was only $70k and it's been an amazing machine! I'm totally surprised by it, it's ALMOST as good as my Okuma.

[Brad St.]

Hello Patrik, I'd start with locating your local distributors and look at who's going to support you the best on ALL aspects of your machine purpose. That includes training to applications and tooling to get you up and running. Don't be afraid to ask up front costs on all aspects to what is covered in any service/warranty contracts so you know what your stepping into.

 

Looks like you more or less know what you want to start with for a machine size, how about tooling and accessories?

Qty of tools or tool changer (is one necessary)

Probing

Tool measuring setting/breakage detection

coolant/air blast/misting

Intelligent control (block look ahead)

conversational control (what would you like to do at the control and offline)

Networking / file sharing capabilities (most nowadays are quite capable but ask anyway)

 

That's a good start I would think, if you can find someone close by or that is able to cover all of this with you on your purchase and afterwords it's a huge benefit.

 

Good Luck

[#Rekd™]

I would look at Doosan, Kia and Haas.

 

Make sure you have local support for parts, repairs and training.

[P89atrik]

if money is an issue, look at Hyundai-Kia , we have one, it was only $70k and it's been an amazing machine! I'm totally surprised by it, it's ALMOST as good as my Okuma.

 

Hi Jeff!

 

The Hyundai-Kia you bought, which size class could you put it in? Like Haas VM2? And does $70k inclouds chucks and other tools or just a bare machine?

 

Thanks for the help!

[jeff]

Hi Jeff!

 

The Hyundai-Kia you bought, which size class could you put it in? Like Haas VM2? And does $70k inclouds chucks and other tools or just a bare machine?

 

Thanks for the help!

 

I don't know the VM2, but it's the VX400 in that link.

We got thru spindle coolant, 12k spindle, chip conveyor ,and Fanuc 0i control.

Pretty much bare machine, but I'm really surprised at how good it actually is for that price.

[mkd]

that kia is very close to my HAAS VF-3..and not that far from what i paid for a 9 year old machine.