David Decaussin UMC-10

[photomankc]

If this is David, welcome and please stay in touch.

Personally I think ~$20k is appropriate for a small professional built machine of that calibre. It doesnt look like one of the cheap conversions to me, more of a scaled version of a real tool with a nice control.

Didn't say it wasn't appropriate, just said I can't swing that. I was hoping for something around 14 or 15 max. I agree though, it looks well executed and that aint Mach3 and some steppers thrown on it.

[lazlo]

I agree though, it looks well executed and that aint Mach3 and some steppers thrown on it.

+1 It looks well made, although you can't seem much of the mechanical details in the video. Dave mentions that he scaled down the VMC-15, which I presume he also helped design. He describes using heavy wall chromoly weldments instead of cast iron -- I'd love to see under the covers

A new HAAS TM-1, by comparison, is $26,900:

http://www.haascnc.com/mt_spec1.asp?...LROOM_MILL_VMC

[beanbag]

A new HAAS TM-1, by comparison, is $26,900:

http://www.haascnc.com/mt_spec1.asp?...LROOM_MILL_VMC

4000 rpm spindle - a real slowpoke

[lazlo]

4000 rpm spindle - a real slowpoke

Besides, Dave's just overdriving a standard 3600 RPM induction motor -- no reason you couldn't do the same on the HAAS VFD.

[beanbag]

Besides, Dave's just overdriving a standard 3600 RPM induction motor -- no reason you couldn't do the same on the HAAS VFD.

To be fair...
TM-1P Starting at $33,995.00.

[justanengineer]

To be fair...
TM-1P Starting at $33,995.00.

Yup, and they rapidly rise from there.

A TM1 is a rather large mill by comparison tho compared to what David is offering. Yes, theyre both on the "small" end of the VMC spectrum comparatively, but its kind of like comparing a Bport to a Clausing. If all you need is a small envelope and room for other machines his might be preferred. Without taking the time to look into specs, I assume the TM1 would also suck down the electricity quite a bit more = significantly higher cost of running.

[philbur]

I'm interested to know how many people are prepared to part with $18,500 based solely on a short youtube video?

Has anybody seen any detailed info?

Phil

[Mark Hockett]

4000 rpm spindle - a real slowpoke

It is very simple to change the TM-1 to 6000 rpm, it takes about 5 minutes making a few parameter changes at the control panel. The reason it comes with a 4000 RPM spindle is for safety as it is an open machine. I briefly owned a TM-1 and it was set for 6000 RPM, even my TL-1 has had the spindle RPM increased.

[Fadec]

The UMC10's are being manufactured in Simi Valley CA, your welcome for a shop tour!

[beanbag]

It is very simple to change the TM-1 to 6000 rpm, it takes about 5 minutes making a few parameter changes at the control panel. The reason it comes with a 4000 RPM spindle is for safety as it is an open machine. I briefly owned a TM-1 and it was set for 6000 RPM, even my TL-1 has had the spindle RPM increased.

Overclocking a CNC machine?
Does that void the warranty?