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Originally Posted by sanddrag
If you're getting into the $20k range, it's really worth it to hold out and go the extra mile for the HAAS. A lot of schools like to hear that you're interested in installing industry standard equipment so students develop skills directly transferable to the workplace. This may help up the budget. Also, the school should know that a HAAS machine is a 10+ year purchase. It isn't like it's going to be obsolete or irrelevant in 5 years. And it's going to last. Comparing the cost to something like outfitting a lab with new computers, it's clear which dollars last for a longer time.
A HAAS Mini Mill can be had for just under $30k if you're a school. You can get into a HAAS Toolroom mill (which gives you great travels and workspace) for probably just over $25k, but it has no tool changer (unless you get the more expensive "P" model). I would have a hard time recommending a machine without a tool changer if one is available. It's just too important of an option to pass up if it is available.
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Haha, I was JUST looking at the Toolroom mill when you posted.
I'll be sure to pass this onto the team admin. Hopefully saving up for 30K+ is a possibility. I'm sure that for them a larger 1 time investment is better than continuously putting money into a Tormach or any other lower end machine.
Thanks for all the info guys!