GT-10 feedback, questions.

[cn00728]

Hello,

Looking at getting a lathe now, which is new territory for me. It will most likely be a Haas, so only one type of controller needs to be understood, and I have been looking at the GT-10 with a turret. Seems to be a good value, and I was wondering if there was anyone here to give feedback on it.

I have a question though, is 3K enough spindle speed? It will primarily be turning aluminum.

Thank you,
Alex

[PBMW]

if you are going to be primarily turning alum, then I'd think 3k would not be enough. Smaller parts will kill you with cycle time.