"Ignoramus24652" wrote in message
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On 2010-12-01, Bob La Londe wrote:
Let me first say I don't disagree with your reasoning one bit. Just
wanted
to point out that from another perspective for a different person another
machine might be a better starting choice depending on what they want to
do.
I think it was a better starting point for me. I have 100% confidence
now
that I can take a non working machine and turn it into a working machine.
If I had started out with the Hurco two years ago though I suspect it
would
still be sitting under a tarp in the shop and I wouldn't have cut any
parts
in all that time. Instead I used the Taig to make parts, and even to
make
parts to take another small non-working machine and turn it into a
working
machine. I will probably use the two mini machines to make any parts I
need
to get the Hurco going too.

Is there something wrong with this Hurco?

I can't imagine buying a used machine and not assuming it has problems.

Problems:

1. Well, at the moment I haven't figured out how to get it off the trailer
and into my shop where I want it.
2. Mechanically it seems sound. X & Y work. Z may not. If I can't get it
going I'll just start retrofitting the electronics. I may do that anyway in
order to get more modern PC based controls for it.
3. Need to pick up a rotary phase convertor for it.

If I retrofit to a newer control it I may want to do some things
differently. Hence make parts.

2. There are a couple things I can think of to try after reading the
manuals (IT CAME WITH MANUALS) that might cure the Z problem. It may be
stuck in dry run mode mode. Z axis brake may not be releasing. Etc.






What is its condition?

i

(I've even been playing with the idea of making mini machines for sale,
but
incorporating some of the things I have learned to make them better for
the
price.)