Hello all,
I am considering retrofitting my Cincinnati 5VC75. I have checked out Siemens, Fanuc and other types of controller. The best price/performance is so far Fagor. They are the worlds no. 3 (or 4) in CNC controls.
The packet includes the following:
3x axis DC motors and drives.
1x AC spindle motor
wiring etc.
Fagor 8040 controller.
Price:14300EUR.
If you can keep the existing servo and drives the price would be half that.
I feel that when starting a new business you want something that works, and to buy a machine to have it retrofitted, will cost you more than the price of the retrofit itself. You need to be making money fast, not to wait for the installation of a retrofit.
I hear good things about Okuma, Mazak and other japanese brands. My next machine will be japanese. And new!
regards
John |