Re: Monarch 10EE lathe

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Marcus & Eva" <implmex@a...> wrote:

> Hi all:
> Have any of you ever driven a Monarch 10EE lathe?
> Is it a reasonably hunky machine for decently deep cuts in

toolsteel?


I see you've had a lot of good responce, but I'll add my 2 cents
worth.

The biggest weakness in used 10EE's is the DC drive control. Make
sure the one you get is in good shape, OR buy it as a machine with a
poor control. I bought mine this way and upgraded to a 5 Hp VFD
drive. Wonderful combination.

As mentioned before, this machine excells at producing fine finish to
exacting accuracy. That said, I've taken 0.250 off the diameter of
4140 at high speed with carbide inserts many times. Burning hot blue
chips, No problem (5 horse is the limiting factor) I wouldn't do this
with an interupted cut though.

Another upgrade to consider is a top of the line DRO. I can take a
cut, set the readout, and every following cut is right on. NEVER been
able to do this with any other machine.

In summary, I've driven my 10EE a long way and its the best machine
I've ever used.

Karl