On time Hours

[smittys800]

I have an '03 TM1, has worked flawlessly since I got it up and running. Had some programing issues, that some of you assited me with.... MANY thanks!!
Anyhow, what do you all consider EXCESSIVE On-time hours. Mine has over 16,000 hours, but only about 3500 actual cycle start time.
Are there any concerns I should be aware of with a machine with this many hours, or am I being overly paranoid?
Thanks,
Smitty

[pit202]

I have TM1`05 with 3600 hours and about 48000 tool changes , and nothing happen, I run this machine from one year all day at 6000 RPM and 12m/min rapid. Maybe they lose a little bit rigity or I am paranoid

[PBMW]

my 2000 mini has 12.5k on hours...runs just fine.

[smittys800]

Thanks for the input, I'll just keep making chips!!!
Smitty

[DSL PWR]

I've found with most electronic components the actual age has more effect on the life, not the runtime hours. I think it may have something to do with the resistors slowly taking on moisture from the air, and losing their functionality.

[timan]

I have 2 VF-2SS machines with 8700 hours just at 1 year old and over 400,000 tool changes. Only had one major issue but was due to operator error!