Opinions on Daewoo Puma CNC Lathe???

[pmccorp]

I'm looking at purchasing a 1997 Puma 15 turning center. We currently run Mazak and Hitachi-Seiki lathes and I have no experience with Daewoo machines. Can any Puma users share their opinions? Precision? Durability? Service resources available? Many thanks for your input!

[MadMax]

I picked up a '97 year MSA Puma 200. I'm pretty happy with it despite it's age. The CRT has a little burn in, but is quite legible. Most importantly, the machines fundamentals are in good condition. Ways are not saddled, spindle bearings are fine, drives and ballscrews in very serviceable condition. The control system doesn't have some of the nice bells and whistles on newer builds, but it's still quite serviceable.

So far the most expensive thing I've had to replace is the chuck actuator (not cheap), but it looks it was damaged by a meathead who tried to service it previously instead of sending it into Kitagawa's service centre.

Overall a good solid production machine backed by my decently local service centre. Some parts are not easy to find though. The main stuff (spindle drives, servos etc) is still in good supply, but more esoteric stuff like part catcher parts and tool presetters are harder to come by. It seems that Daewoo switched from electric drive to hydraulic tool presetters close to that year so I'm having a hard time finding a replacement for my electrically driven presetter.

[bala955]

we have two puma250. they are about 12years old, bought them new and still keep +/-.0002 tolerance.i have another one coming next week puma400lc.they are work horse.

[CNCRim]

What can I said about Puma, overall is very good machine. Best bang for the buck, I don't think you can go wrong.