Re: Fanuc 6mb control with machine for cheap

>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "brunoian1127" <dr@d...>
>wrote:
> All the points are well taken.
> In the real world someone who lives near this dealer could buy the
> machine after inspection. Then strip it in place, sell the iron to
>a
> scrap dealer and go home with pot of gold. I think the motors alone
> are worth more than the 1500.00 asking price. Cabinets wiring,
> plugs, motors, the control itself, ball screws, spindles have to be
> worth that much for sure.
>
> For the right person the arloc that they have listed for around
> 6500.00 is a steal. Its a 4th axis machine that RUNS. The 4th axis
> board is missing but I feel one could be found. This machine is in
> a1 condition from the looks.

No it's not. If the board is missing it's a 3 axis machine.
You have obviously had dealings with MV so how about you going in
there, stripping it in place. Forgot to mention you probably need
more than $1500 worth of liability insurance even if they allow you
in the place.
Then part the spares out on Ebay and make your next million.
Seems to me if it was that easy they would do it themselves, perhaps
the $1500 price reflects the fact that they don't want to do it.
You are also missing the fact that it's a weird twin spindle machine
that for day to day use is about as usefull as Quasimodo with a
rucksack

John S.

>
> My experience with machinery value was totally different from yours
> Jon. I am sorry to hear about the Sheldon lathe.
> I deal with Mark Piedmont at MV. I can ask him about machines they
> have listed. He will give me a yes or no on the machine condition
> before I buy in his own way.
> I bought a KITAMURA MY CENTER 1 from them 3 years ago. When it got
> here it was excellent. I just bought another one from them
> yesterday. It is about 3 years newer than my 1st machine.
> It looks like a great machine. I also ask for a accuracy check
> before I buy. I want the ball screws and spindle checked and the
> head for perpendicular alignment.