Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] GEM-500PCN bedmill - CNC ready

Smoke -

Did you look at the specs for the right machine?

http://www.handyage.com.tw/pic/metal/4-1-3.htm

weight - 900-1000kg
x/y/z travels ~ 20 x 14 x 18
spindle taper ISO-30
etc...



Smoke wrote:

>
> I've been checking out the specs on that machine.
>
> It appears to be a fairly HEAVY duty machine.
> The weight is listed at 15000 KG (33,000 lb) for the "small" machine! At
> 33,000 pounds, it would cost a bunch to ship it once it reached a US port.
> You'd also need an easy access garage or shop and some heavy duty moving
> equipment to install it.
>
> XYZ tvls are approximately 62"/32"/27".
> It includes an automatic tool changer for up to 20 tools.
>
> The spindle nose taper is a #50BT...whatever the hell that is? At any
> nrate, it means you'll (probably) need to buy a lot of new tool holders just
> to be able to use the machine. These don't sound like anything standard to
> me so the questions arise: "where do you buy them" and "how much (more
> expensive) are they"?
>
> The KW rating for the spindle motors indicates a minimum of 11KW ( 50A
> service at 220 V)! Also, the KVA service requirement is listed at 30 KVA
> (136A at 220V) You'd need some pretty hefty electrical service just for the
> machine.
>
> I wonder if that price of less than $4000 someone quoted is correct? Sounds
> extremely cheap for the size of the machine and with the included features.
>
> If that price (less than 4 grand) is correct, it might be worth buying even
> with the electrical service upgrade I'd require and the new tooling which
> would alos be required.
>
> I'd sure like to know what kind of software is provided with it? Anyone
> know?
>
> Smoke
>
> >http://www.handyage.com.tw/pic/metal/4-1.htm
> >
> >At the bottom of the page is a photo, some drawings
> >and specs.
> >
> >Bill
> >
> >
>
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