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Re: pic: 1429 Gets a new toy

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Originally Posted by unclewaldo View Post
In response... We have had various Haas equipment.... Haas VF-E [VF-1] vertical mill, TL-1 and SL-20 CNC lathes... for some 8 years in our shop. As with any machine, there will always be mechanical/electronic issues, and mileage will vary depending on operations and operator..... but our local Haas Factory Outlet/Dealer has always been there for us in time of need. They are quick to respond to problems [phone call / service call] and have always treated us fairly. Compared to other brands in our shop, [IMHO] the Haas equipment has been by far the more reliable and durable and productive CNC machinery.
We just ended up with a lemon. We got a VF-1 in May of 2007, and since we got it, it's had multiple oil leaks, a spindle replacement, three gearbox replacements, a bad display board, and some other minor problems. Our machine has less than 400 cutting hours on it and cuts 99.99% aluminum.

I've used a lot of Haas equipment, both at WPI, and at a local community college and never had any problems before. Also know of a lot of people making a lot of money with Haas machines that run 15 years and never need more attention than preventative maintenance. Unfortunately that has not been our experience and if/when we purchase any additional CNC machinery, it will definitely not be a Haas.
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