VF-0?...

[sirbean]

I have a quick few questions for you guys. I am looking at a early 90's VF-0 and was curious what was the oppinions of these machines? Its belt driven spindle not gearbox. What were the problem area's of these machines? How does it compare to a mini mill? What is it worth in pretty descent shape? We are considering not getting a used machine in favor of a tormach 1100? Other than faster rapids, enclosure , more hp, how do they compare? Would newer technology with tormach be better than this older tech of a early ninties machine? We have a sharp mill now with a 2 axis millpwr control. That is all iI know about running a cnc machine.Which would be easier to learn? Is it possible to take generated g-code from cam a put it in the old haas without a floppy? How about repair costs? Sorry for the flood of questions but, Thanks for your input.

[Machineit]

I have a quick few questions for you guys. I am looking at a early 90's VF-0 and was curious what was the oppinions of these machines? Its belt driven spindle not gearbox. What were the problem area's of these machines? How does it compare to a mini mill? What is it worth in pretty descent shape? We are considering not getting a used machine in favor of a tormach 1100? Other than faster rapids, enclosure , more hp, how do they compare? Would newer technology with tormach be better than this older tech of a early ninties machine? We have a sharp mill now with a 2 axis millpwr control. That is all iI know about running a cnc machine.Which would be easier to learn? Is it possible to take generated g-code from cam a put it in the old haas without a floppy? How about repair costs? Sorry for the flood of questions but, Thanks for your input.

The absence of the gearbox makes it a little more difficult to hog out steel, but otherwise no issue.

Compared to a mini mill it has a much large table and travel ranges. It also has a 20 tool changer, very handy.

If you don't want to use the floppy drive, just hook up you RS232 cable and you are ready to send and receive or DNC, direct numeric drip it to the machine.

Parts for these machine are available and easy to get. Very reasonable prices too. You will have no problem keeping it going.

I had a 91 VF-1 that was great. It is still in service for the guy who bought my shop.


Mike

[Kool Parts]

I bought a VFOE new in '98 no gearbox. Great machine but replaced it with a bigger machine later.
Programs in with a 232, but now they have "adapters" for the floppy to USB..but I have not used them.
Gary