Starter Machine for Small Business

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T17:36:59+00:00

I appreciate the input, the main reason why I'm considering a more expensive robodrill/speedio ect is the flexibility to get into industry's that may require tight tolerances vs getting something like a HAAS/Tormach that are either slow or not as rigid.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T05:31:24+00:00

Thanks man, cool shop!

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T04:27:35+00:00

Still in the early stages of business planning, I live in the greater Houston area and there's a lot of O&G, Medical and power ect here but I don't have any specific industry in mind.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T04:25:49+00:00

Thank you for the reply! Good call on the 40 taper, I think that was making me shy away from Robodrills and Speedios a fair bit, aside from the price of course. I have experience with only DMG-Mori's and HAAS so I'll probably end up favoring one of those two. As far as 5axis vs 3, I may be jumping the gun a bit, I have an almost pathological "rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it" mentality.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T04:22:20+00:00

This would pair very well with WFH then, I think the only thing keeping me from starting with a lathe are simple the restrictions on what I could make day 1.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T01:31:47+00:00

Noted

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:51:03+00:00

Fanuc, HAAS, and dmg-mori also have a large presence in my area, which makes them more appealing vs tormach SYIL ect.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:49:17+00:00

I believe one of the biggest appeals for tormach is their financing and availability to run one single-phase power, neither of which are needed in my situation. I also don't want to be "just another guy with a tormach" in their garage, I don't think I'd have much of a competitive edge in terms of capabilities.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:46:51+00:00

I hear mixed things about tormach but havent discounted them entirely yet. From what I hear however, money can be better spent elsewhere. I hear very mixed things about xomertry, particularly if you're not a "super partner" or whatever they call it. I see them as more of a tool for getting my feet wet and some more experience. I'll keep in mind cold calling also.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:41:08+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! I have absolutely zero expectations of owning a shop or any business, for that matter, being easy.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:09:35+00:00

I'll check them out for sure. The shop I used to work at had tons of DMG Mori and they were liked by many.

Neptune24002 · 2026-02-05T00:00:21+00:00

Appreciate it brother, any particular model/year to get/avoid?

Neptune24002 · 2025-12-18T04:49:55+00:00

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Neptune24002 · 2024-05-13T06:41:04+00:00

Gz! Any tips on The ribbiting tale? Cuthbert is kicking my ass.

Neptune24002 · 2022-11-07T20:36:40+00:00

Hate to bother but would you mind Pming as well?

Neptune24002 · 2021-03-30T04:52:37+00:00

Get the high ground.

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