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?

Not on this machine.  But we could move it,  if that would take care of the chipping problem.

That is what I was afraid of.

Have some part that we need to turn after hardcoat (masking would have been easier). The hardcoat is chipping where the cut ends.  Anyone have any tips or tricks?

Thanks

On our older Daewoo we had to use an m85 to move without the spindle turning.

Star Su  http://www.star-su.com/cutting-tools/gundrills

Isn't Esprit included on the controller on that machine?  If not I will have to say Esprit is the way to go. All Mori machines are modeled and posts written.  The last 2 that we got the esprit was included on the controller.  You could network your controller to your pc and use that seat of Esprit. Don't know if the still have that?

Anybody have any opinions or experience on this machine. Currently are an all Enshu shop but the price is cheap which makes me a little leery. 

Thanks

I would say go with helical. The tech can actually use mastercam and put a  dynamic toolpath on it if your not sure of the parameters.

Jlw, that's looks like that will work just fine Thanks so much.  I know that It won't be perfect but my understanding is that as long as it is close it will be fine. And unfortunately all I can do it on is a 3 axis mill.

Seeing if oil groove guru's have any idea on what tool to use? The print calls out 1/8" wide x 1/16" deep with a 1/16" radius. has to be cut on a 3 axis mill (only has to be close not perfect). 30 years ago when they were made they used a handmade keyseat cutter is what i was told? I figure that someone here has already done this.  File is attached.

OIL GROOVE.mcx-9