Ed.G

[KJS]

Here's a good example of what can be done with old machines. The tech school I went to used old government surplus lathes, mills and boring bars. Many of them still had property of the U.S. Navy tags on them. They were World War Two vintage. The cnc lathe was an old tape machine. These machines were old relics that have been abused by students for decades but still turn out great parts. Students seem to learn more with these then new machines that make it easy for them.

[Ed.G]

KJS,

 

Your right on track! Old equipment can still serve a purpose. Yes, they're slower then new machines, the controls are not as fancy with high end graphics and the accuracy might be lower; but for new students learning the trade using them is less frightening and if crashed less costly.