Re: What is the weak link in machine precision?

Don,

Thanks, I did not realize that the machine would require setup. I
blindly expected it to be in one piece and ready to go after initial
wiring and affixing to the floor.

Tom.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Don Rogers <Don@C...> wrote:
> At 06:11 PM 4/27/2004 +0000, you wrote:
> >I am wanting a machine that is square, true, does not require
repair
> >(or extremely minimal),
>
> Tom, all machines will require repair at one time or the other.
More use =
> more repair. All will have something break, wear, or go out of
adjustment
> sooner or later. All will require being tuned and setup on arrival
at your
> shop. Purchasing a good used machine that still has some life in
it will
> usually give you a better machine overall than an Import.
>
> If you go with a new import, plan on spending around 40 hours
cleaning,
> de-burring, and overall setup after you have it leveled and bolted
to the
> floor.
>
> If you go with a used machine, some of this time will not be
necessary, but
> you still need to do a complete setup on it at its new location.
>
> Don