Traub TNX 65/42

[Guest]

Traub TNX 65/42

 

Anyone running one of these?  Thoughts?

[Orvie]

The 1st thing I noticed is the tool connection to the turret.

It is similar to VDI (which I despise), but it is their own patented twist on the design.

You may not have many options for vendors of these tools, which often drives up the price of the ones you can find.

[Guest]

They list as HSK-A40

 

Tool holder

HSK-A40

Edited May 5, 2017 by Guest

[Orvie]

Milling head is HSK

Turret connection including live tools is proprietary VDI

 

[Guest]

Gotcha!

It's an $800k machine....it would be job specific but I just can't see it being done......but who knows, we need it but currently, we don't have room for it...

 

Edited May 5, 2017 by Guest

[crazy^millman]

I would look at the Nakamura. 

[Guest]

6 hours ago, C^Millman said:

I would look at the Nakamura. 

So would I....

That's my opinion as well as that of the Project Manager.......

This machine was suggested by a consultant who knows of another manufacturer, making a very similar part and having very good success....

So this was presented as well.

[GoetzInd]

I would go Nak as well. IMO, cheaper, more reliable, and better support. We have a lot of index/traub here (not that one though, and things get expensive in a hurry when they go down.

 

Mike

[Guest]

1 hour ago, GoetzInd said:

I would go Nak as well. IMO, cheaper, more reliable, and better support. We have a lot of index/traub here (not that one though, and things get expensive in a hurry when they go down.

 

Mike

Here's the one thing I know....

If the owner decides that's what he's doing, that's what he'll do.....cost will cease to be a factor....

Considering who this recommendation came from and the company that's already using the machine to make parts......my best guess is if he does decide to jump into this project, that's the machine that will end up on the floor.