I've been here exactly where you are. I bought a 250 for my first mill and bought a 350 to upgrade. I'm still using the 250 but, if I could go back in time and advise myself, it would be "Buy a 350i PRO and add the extra disc holders!" The 350 will last you longer before you need to upgrade and a disc changer is a must.I would bump up to the 350i pro if possible.
250i is a bit to small in my opionion.
We have 2 350i and they have been great.
wouldn't go near ZZ
Both furnace companies are good.
we have a silent compact CAM. It's also very good.
heres a video of a versamill 5x-200 in a 2-dentist office.Hi Brayks,
yes I'm based in the UK, apparently Arum isn't very big here yet. The folks that mill our metal abutments etc. are using Arum machines and I was happy with their quality.
@hdlc how long was it ago when you bought the 250, and how big was your lab back then? (staff) What was your overall experience with the 250? I'd love to go for the bigger ones but need some restraint - we're just a 2-man (well rather 1.5) band after all...
@cadfan Greetings to Hamburg! I'm from Hannover. Here in the UK the difference is about £6K so quite similar.
I got my 250 about 5 years ago, 350 wasn't an option even if I wanted it. Back then we were 3 people now 6. you once you get started milling, your zr production will grow and also we have started wax milling for e.max pressings. Having a loader will help with all the different Zrs. Different thicknesses, different shades means the more you can put in your loader the better.Hi Brayks,
yes I'm based in the UK, apparently Arum isn't very big here yet. The folks that mill our metal abutments etc. are using Arum machines and I was happy with their quality.
@hdlc how long was it ago when you bought the 250, and how big was your lab back then? (staff) What was your overall experience with the 250? I'd love to go for the bigger ones but need some restraint - we're just a 2-man (well rather 1.5) band after all...
@cadfan Greetings to Hamburg! I'm from Hannover. Here in the UK the difference is about £6K so quite similar.
Hello friend,Hi Brayks,
yes I'm based in the UK, apparently Arum isn't very big here yet. The folks that mill our metal abutments etc. are using Arum machines and I was happy with their quality.
@hdlc how long was it ago when you bought the 250, and how big was your lab back then? (staff) What was your overall experience with the 250? I'd love to go for the bigger ones but need some restraint - we're just a 2-man (well rather 1.5) band after all...
@cadfan Greetings to Hamburg! I'm from Hannover. Here in the UK the difference is about £6K so quite similar.
Actually I sent them a message to get a quote, Do you have any idea how much would it be? even proximateHave you considered the 5x400. I am happy with mine.
Hi Cadfan,@Pictodent-SW18 this is how a 250 wet looks after 4 years for the money of the 5 x 200 here in Germany or UK you can grab a 350 .or if you stay at around your limit maybe Desk 51 with the big 900 watt sycotec ins an option (https://www.mbmaschinen.de/index.php/techn-data-cobra-mill-desk51.html ) .
Good question. That’s what I questioned when we were involved in early design and development!@Steve why encoded stepper and air cooled spindel ??
Check out the new 5X450 introduced last February at Labday Chicago...
Compare to 350i.
We sell the machine in the USA for just under $60K.
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How do you manage after the warranty .Did you sign up for the yearly maintenance and updatesHave you considered the 5x400. I am happy with mine.
How much is the yearly maintenance?Yes, I pay for the yearly maintenance and service. 2 years of heavy use and no issues with mill. Had some issues with cam software after windows updates and they fixed it for me right away late at night within about 15 minutes so I could mill out overnight. Awesome service.