Machine feedback please!

[The_kid]

I have been asked to research manufactures of VTLs. So far I have narrowed my search down (according to budget as well) to Doosan V550M and Hyundai Wia LV800RM. It seems like these machines are nearly identical in construction and capabilities. The Hyundai has the Fanuc 32Tia control. And the Doosan is the Oi-TD. Really about the only main difference I can find.

 

I'm looking for some feed back from both Doosan and Hyundai users. I want to know any problems, complaints, or anything you think I should know before considering the purchase. The good the bad and ugly.

 

All input is greatly appreciated.

[Mr. M]

You may also want to look at Okumas V80 if you are still looking at any other manufacturers.

[GoetzInd]

We've had many doosan's (from simple 2axis to millturn, no VTL's though) and have had pretty good experiences. I would say they are a very good bang for your buck. Mayble SAPIEM can chime in on this. He is a doosan AE and prob. has some experience on these.

 

Mike

[left coast lefty]

We have 3 Omega 60's. I think they will turn around 55" or so. I don't run them, but I do know that the last 2 took 6 months to get due to high demand. Either that or they don't build them until they are ordered.

[The_kid]

I am looking into the Okuma VTM100 now. I'm wondering how they will compair in price. Also how does the service side of it compair? Has anyone had any experience with the Hyundai, Doosan or Okuma service end of it?

[Reko]

I have never had experience with Okuma VTL's, but I have run several Okuma's, both mills and lathes, and the machines are rock solid, accurate and a pleasure to run. They are pricey, but like everything else, you get what you pay for.

 

It has been a while since I needed service, but Gosiger here in Michigan has always done a great job for me... although, I suppose that result is determined by where you live and who your service rep is.

[The_kid]

Gosiger is also the reseller of the machine in Oregon. I haven't made contact with them yet. I know Okuma only by reputation. I have been spoiled by running Mori's mostly. Good to hear the Gosiger has a good report.

[Rotary Ninja]

I am looking into the Okuma VTM100 now. I'm wondering how they will compair in price. Also how does the service side of it compair? Has anyone had any experience with the Hyundai, Doosan or Okuma service end of it?

 

I have been machining for over 15 years now. I have ran over 30 types of machines from Cincinatti, Haas, Mori-Seiki, Okuma, Karaki, Mazak, Century Turn, and a lot more. To this day I still tell people Okuma is one of the best machines in the business. I never had one slow down on the heaviest of cuts. They are very solid machines. I used to run parts with .0002" tolerances and never worried leaving .002" for a gage cut. Amazing machines. But pricey. The Century Turn VTL's I ran had Fanuc controls and were very nice as well. I used to rough .450" per side at .030"/rev in 718 Inconel. And the machines did fine.

[mkd]

Gosiger in So Cal in top notch in my limited experience with them.

actually recommended a milling strategy i hadn't considered on a tough part.