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Originally Posted by Steven Haerr - CNCTrader Corp
In fact, the TREE brand name has been used by many different factories and
for many different machine types over the last 20-30 years, from China,
Japan, America, Taiwan, Czech Republic, etc., and on lathes, mills,
threading machines, and probably other things too. (It seems Ellison Machy
has a hand in many of them). The TREE name just doesn't seem worth much
these days as a "brand".
Good luck in your choice.
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Steven Haerr
CNCTRADER CORPORATION
42179 Sarah Way
Temecula, CA 92590-3415
Ph (951) 308-1770 Fx (951) 308-1772
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While I'm certainly not as knowledgeable as Steve, I can tell you that I have recently seen three Tree CNC mills locally, two 425s and one 250. All were made in the Czech Republic. Two have 2100 controls, one has a Dynapath Delta 40. The Czech Tree mills are very well made. I'd be happy to correspond with you regarding the 425 you're describing. While Tree is out of business, there are at least two companies with former long time Tree employees who are supporting the machinery, particularly the knee mills.
Tree was a Wisconsin company for many decades. The original owner had a number of patents related to knee mills. I've never seen a Tree knee mill that was Asian.
Tree did "partner" with Kira, an Asian company, to manufacture vertical milling centers and maybe lathes. I've not seen these in person...