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    Default You guys are off to a nice start!

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    Web. (805) 660-7053
    However the lack of detail on the web site is a problem. For example what sort of spindle nose does the lathe have? Oh and more pictures never hurt though they shouldn't be on the main page.



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    @wileydavis -- any updates on your machine so far?

    I'm in the process of relocating from Washington back to Arizona, but once setup I'm going to make a roadtrip and take a good close look at one. I need something bigger then a Tormach and smaller than a baby Haas (which I can't get into my new place due to size)



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    @superleggera - It's been pretty awesome so far. I've made about 3000 parts with it at this point. All aluminum. For its size i feel like you can push it fairly hard. Surface finish is better than the tormach (at least the one I've used). I recommend it, and will probably buy another one in the near future.



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    I'm manually milling about 70% 304 stainless (welded later) and 30% 6061. I'll do more of the 6061 with a CNC machine if I can automate. But the stainless will always be part of the equation. (I currently outsource all my turned 304 stainless parts and I'd like to eventually bring in-house)

    Tormach -- flew out and visited them a few years ago in Madison. It did what it was advertised to do. They had some machined parts in the training room and I thought -- wow -- impressive finish quality. A few hours later and a few questions, I learned the parts were made in the giant machine shop a few units down from their shop unit. (the parts went into the back room the next day)

    Keep us updated or showcase examples of the metal finish if you get a chance.

    • me: Mark • home: Milton, WA (upcoming Phoenix, AZ)


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    Great that Dave has made more!

    We have had good luck with our Fadals milling mostly soft steel and aluminum up to 5 axis. We are always looking for spare parts :) If you have a broken down Fadal give a shout.


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    Default Interesting Machine

    Does this machine share any of the control complexities of the Fadal 88 control? Special M codes ect??



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    It uses the Flashcut control.



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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    I don't know what the status of Fadec Engineering is (their website is dead, and they haven't updated their Facebook account in 8 months), but Dave Decaussin just posted a couple new videos showing some cool stuff.

    The first in the UMC20, the big brother to the UMC10.



    The second is an update to his little slant bed lathe. He added two companion spindles to it. This video shows him milling the hex head on a collet holder. Cool stuff.



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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    Sorry about the thread necromancy, but whatever happened to Fadec? The UMC 10 looked very promising.



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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    So dead, I just bought the last one Dave claims to have. Straight from his garage in Scottsdale. It is a 120v model with a 1.5 hp spindle and it still seems impressive.
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    Sorry about the thread necromancy, but whatever happened to Fadec? The UMC 10 looked very promising.


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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    Quote Originally Posted by Fastest1 View Post
    So dead, I just bought the last one Dave claims to have. Straight from his garage in Scottsdale. It is a 120v model with a 1.5 hp spindle and it still seems impressive.
    Shame, I ended up purchasing a VM2 from skyfirecnc.com, unfortunately I was an early adopter and am suffering from beta test quirks. Great value for money, supposing it is working.



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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    So far it is working fine.
    Just getting used to FlashCut and its settings.


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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    Do you use Fusion and if so, what post processor are you using?
    Quote Originally Posted by wileydavis View Post
    It uses the Flashcut control.


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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    If anyone bought the UMC mills and needs CATR8 holders, I purchased the remaining inventory from the DeCaussin Family. Along with the remaining parts inventory Dave had.
    Dave's health declined sadly. I've known him for quite a few years since I don't live far from him.

    I have quite a few new CATR8 holders, ballscrews etc.

    PM me or contact me via email
    martyDOTescarcegaATgmailDOTcom

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    I am in the process of purchasing a UMC20 that came from Dave's home garage. I know that it was used by him to make parts. It must have been one of his earlier prototypes as it needs some work done to the base. It seems to function well, except for the 17 magazine tool changer, which is not working at this time. It will be arriving without any documentation of any kind, and I was wondering if any of the UMC10 and UMC20 owners out there might be able to share the information that came with their new machines? I am not even sure about routine maintenance practices for this one. It does not have a lubrication pump and it must be greased. What type of grease? Where are all of the grease points located. Oil anywhere? Any help would sure be appreciated. I am hoping that someone might be able to give me some direction on how the tool changer is supposed to work.



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    Default Re: Making Chips With Our New UMC-10

    looks like they changed names and upgraded to a new fanuc control

    F - CNC MACHINERY

    looks like there are more models to choose from now
    made in the usa, not chinese like a tormach
    careful who you buy your iron from, it may come with critters
    LOL



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