Makino S-33 or Mazak 410-A-HS

[misty0516]

Getting great deals on both machines but leaning towards the Makino even though we never have had one in the shop. Any input would be appriciated.

[CNCRim]

Go with Makino, Mazak is a great machine but it has it own world and I don't like, especially the control interface hard to use, it's gettign annoy when setting up.

[Kool Parts]

Not exactly apples to apples..but hard to do with machines. I would go with Makino with those two choices.
Gary

[fpworks]

You won't go wrong with either...I would use service reputation in YOUR area to break the tie. Mazak's service happens to be wonderful here...but I can only vouch for my location.

I disagree with the comment regarding the difficulty with the Mazak control...there is no way I would discount Mazak because of user interface.

I've used most of them and while they all have their advantages and disadvantages, I think Mazak may have one of the best all around user interfaces. If you get a probe with the machine, Renishaw has a very well developed software interface for Mazak controls.

[tobyaxis]

Mikino

[lghtspeed]

My shop has just purchased a v56 makino, after shopping and comparing the biggest determiner was the support after the sale by makino. They dont just drop the machine of and say here ya go.