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To: mad_as_he$$
Haas

LOL. We have a few of them, nice lightweight machines for aluminum.

I'd like to see you mill a submarine propeller on one.

The American machine tool industry that once led the world died in the 1980's.

77 posted on 07/10/2006 5:24:57 PM PDT by Last Dakotan
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To: Last Dakotan
Well the statement was "6 axis". I am sure that if you wanted one to machine a propeller they would build it - for a price. I assure you they are not light weight and run circles around most other similar units in productivity. I just pulled a job off on one that was three days of very complex moves - the material is 4140. They do make a 120" already but they have continually responded to the market needs for bigger machines. I know of one in this area where the guy built the bed (very large) and put a Haas head on it to do special work for Uncle Sugar.You are correct the industry died but there may be some small comeback of key tools.
78 posted on 07/10/2006 7:11:25 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Never corner anything meaner than you. NSDQ)
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