4th or 5th axis on Fadal VMC40 idea.

[RDTS]

Well I guess I'm on the hunt again for a FADAL VMC! I had talked to the Jeff at KD Capital over the last week or so about a 95 Fadal VMC 15XT with 4th axis that he had for sale. After talking to the former owners operator and a variety of Fadal owners or so, came to the conclusion this was the machine plus having Jeff figure out the shipping and rigging I got a cashiers check for $13,900 (Machine, not shipping) and was heading down to Scottsdale to pay for it. KD Capital had called the day before and in the morning to verify I was committed, I was. Heading out the door with the check I got a call............Another salesman had sold the machine and took a down payment (I would have done that, didn't know they took downs) earlier this week. Jeff apologized and the owner Mike called later to assure me it was an honest mistake. They both told me they would find an as good or better machine to make up for it. I sure they will as they seem like real standup guys. It was a screaming deal, beautiful machine plus I could call the former owner anytime with questions. I eagerly wait what they come up with!
If anyone knows of a well maintained Fadal with 38 x 16 or near table and a 4th please let me know! Trying to keep in the 90"W x 77"D footprint as the shop is limited in space.

Thanks
Ralph

[scadvice]

The parts that you have pictured are normal everyday parts and will not be a problem to program. The last one appears to be a casting that has been machined. Sharp corners on the square pockets are not a normal machining operation but sometimes possible. There are some tricks for doing them if they are needed. Also you do not need a 4 th axis to do these parts. Sorry about the machine. but there are more out there. Take your time and get a good one.
Steve