The matsuura dealer will be in here Monday . I see they now offer the mam in a 45v which is about the ideal size, last i knew they only offered the 35v. ive always been partial to the mam's for the automation.

Support is the biggest concern with dmg without a doubt. Matsuura mam-52v system looks like it it would fit the bill as well. Ill check on availability. Seems like that is the biggest factor that we have been running into.

How do you find hermle's service to be? yeah the automation layout isnt my favorite either.

We are looking at one vs the other. Doesn't seem to me that i can find alot of negative things on the internet about hermle but mori i sure can. So wasn't sure how they really were anymore , We are in the midwest as well. We have 4 of their nlx lathes haven't needed service from them since the transition to them being on their own so not sure how it is anymore to be fair. It wasnt fast getting a quote for the machine if that is any indication. That was my next question is going to their non performance line worth it. The c400 was pretty fair on the price. One thing we didnt like was the 18000 greased spindle, since we run alot of aluminum.

Looking at getting our 1st 5 axis. Looking at both the dmu 50 and hermle c400 both with pallet changers, looking for opinions of either one. We have a few mori lathes but are older so not sure what to expect. and hermle never been around except at imts.

I would look at index as well.

Look at getting virtual machine direct from index for the verify.

It is productivity's territory, for sure a great group of guys. Looking at a new mam72-35v with 32 pallets, hoping to get some unattended machine hours. People are the hard thing to find in this neck of the woods, maybe its like that everywhere? Looking for ideas on the must have options, and opinions on them as well. Was wondering if anyone would happen to know the footprint of one?

western Iowa

Well then for sure i cant wait to see it ugh. lol

Was wondering if anyone knows a rough cost of one new? Waiting for my local dealer, but im expecting sticker shock lol

Thanks, just another reason this is one of the best forums on the internet.

It does have the 840DI controller ugh. I figured there was a catch. Thanks for the info guys

Hey guys, looking for opinions good or bad. Or even things to look for or stay away from . We are Looking at a 2011 used machine. Would be our 1st foray into matsuura and full 5 axis capability. Thanks

It seems like in 2d dynamic mill that the cutter over engages on the corners of stock, and doesn't use the max step over? Is there a way to remedy that?