Hello all,
We are considering purchasing a used Haas lathe. I have a few questions.
1. Most of the used lathes I see on-line are 'SL' models, are the 'ST' models
on Haas' website simply a newer generation with similar features?
2. What are your opinions on servo bar feeders for occasional (maybe 25% or less) use? Are they worth the extra investment in time savings over a turret mounted puller, or are they more trouble than they are worth? I realize they take up a lot more floor space.
3. Our most demanding (power wise) application is roll forming a 1-16 thread in mild carbon steel. Will the 20 HP models be sufficient for this?
4. I have never run a machine with a tool measuring device. I assume once you're used to them, it's hard to go without?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Lorne Martin.
We are considering purchasing a used Haas lathe. I have a few questions.
1. Most of the used lathes I see on-line are 'SL' models, are the 'ST' models
on Haas' website simply a newer generation with similar features?
2. What are your opinions on servo bar feeders for occasional (maybe 25% or less) use? Are they worth the extra investment in time savings over a turret mounted puller, or are they more trouble than they are worth? I realize they take up a lot more floor space.
3. Our most demanding (power wise) application is roll forming a 1-16 thread in mild carbon steel. Will the 20 HP models be sufficient for this?
4. I have never run a machine with a tool measuring device. I assume once you're used to them, it's hard to go without?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Lorne Martin.