Hey Guys,

Looking into replacing our workhorse mill in the next year or so and figured I'd see if anyone has some insights here to help with the direction to go.

Currently, we have a 3-axis Cincinnati FTV640 2500 with 100"x25"x25" workspace and 10k rpm.

For our new machine we would like to get 4-5 axis capabilities and the same workspace and possibly thru-coolant.

The current mill is a gantry system which keeps it relatively compact, a nice feature but not a must have.

My first thoughts were something like a Haas VR-11 or Mori Seiki DMF 300|8.

Open to any input on thoughts about controls, brand preferences, maintenance and reliability.

Cheers