Looking at this for one-off and small parts small-batch work in stainless steel, titanium, inconel and AL. Was originally looking at something less industrial, but the limitations of those systems -- like low horse power, quality issues, poor support from manufacturers -- are pushing me into the commercial CNC mill range. I like the accessibility of the 30i design, though completely open seems to be prone to chip and coolant flinging issues. There is very little documentation about the 30i and really no videos of it in use, other than one where it's being used as a 3d printer. Which i must say is an interesting attachment. This would be the first/primary mill in the shop and the conversational features from Hurco look like a real time saver.
Machine Specifications

How might this stack up with something like a HAAS TM-1
https://baq.haascnc.com/quote/Vertic.../Toolroom/TM-1

Or the Fryer toolroom series:
Fryer Machine Systems Inc. - CNC toolroom lathes milling machines machining centers

Just seeking any opinions. Thanks in advance.

Aaron

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