VTL 5 axis

[Goldorak]

Hi emastercam people, long time no see,

Unfortunately, I am not using Mastercam on a regular basis we hired a new programmer a few years ago and now I mainly do quotations and work on SW

 

We are looking for a VTL 5axis Ø60in minimum to boost our production by now those parts are produced on a conventional VTL and a conventional boring mill, it takes an eternity (over 10h per parts)

 

I simply want to get a few feedback about your experiences with that kind of machines and what is available on the market , by now the only one i get a quote is a Parpas diamond machine from Italy

 

 

 

Tanks !

[crazy^millman]

Good to see you around again.

 

Mazak makes a machine that should work for you.

 

https://www.mazakusa.com/machine.aspx?id=1060

 

HTH

[GoetzInd]

Ron beat me to it. I would maybe message RobK from this forum. He has EXTENSIVE experience with this machine.

 

Mike

[K2csq7]

Welcome Back Goldorak! How's the Jeep?

 

Feel free to message me with any questions on the machine Ron posted.

[Mr. M]

Okuma has the VTM-YB line that fits that bill as well

VTM-200YB

[crazy^millman]

Okuma has the VTM-YB line that fits that bill as well

VTM-200YB

 

Great machines as well.

[Watcher]

Okuma has the VTM-YB line that fits that bill as well

VTM-200YB

 

+100000

[Goldorak]

thanks for the reply

@ crazy^millman, by now mazak integrex is one of the best , way cheaper than Parpas or Hermle

 

we can buy a full load 5 axis + turning + twin pallet integrex with all possible options for the price of a basic Parpas diamond 5 axis....

 

we still wait for Okuma, we already own 11 Okumas here so our employees will be in a comfort zone

 

 

@ K2csq7 my jeep built is going well it's now on 35 with 5in lift.

I need to put the build aside a little bit, with 2 daughters its a different life now, the priority's has changed a little bit

 

[crazy^millman]

we still wait for Okuma, we already own 11 Okumas here so our employees will be in a comfort zone

 

That right there would push me toward the Okuma with very little consideration. Introducing a new type of control and machine could be a headache.

[Goldorak]

That right there would push me toward the Okuma with very little consideration. Introducing a new type of control and machine could be a headache.

 

i forgot to mention that we also have 2 mazaks ( a VTC-200-50 and a quick turn 250M) but they are pretty old

[gcode]

Okuma has the VTM-YB line that fits that bill as well

VTM-200YB

 

We're looking at one of these.

[K2csq7]

thanks for the reply

@ crazy^millman, by now mazak integrex is one of the best , way cheaper than Parpas or Hermle

 

we can buy a full load 5 axis + turning + twin pallet integrex with all possible options for the price of a basic Parpas diamond 5 axis....

 

we still wait for Okuma, we already own 11 Okumas here so our employees will be in a comfort zone

 

 

@ K2csq7 my jeep built is going well it's now on 35 with 5in lift.

I need to put the build aside a little bit, with 2 daughters its a different life now, the priority's has changed a little bit

 

 

Wow, she sure is doing well!

I know all about the "priority changes", just had my 4th "priority changer" LOL.

[Goldorak]

so, we met a few reps from Parpas, Matsuura, DMG and Okuma , by now the Mazak integrex is ahead of everyone in about every aspect

 

we still wait for Hermle to see what they have to offer

 

the final decision is not taken but i hope that we pull the trigger soon on that project, it will be a huge step forward for our company