VHF CAM 4-K4 vs Roland DWX4

[gdallc]

What think ye? I can purchase a new unused VHF CAM 4-K4 branded by 3M for $18,000. Does anyone know what they cost normally? Should I jump on it?

 

[Sam-CAP]

Is it closed/uses only 3M blocks?

 

[gdallc]

Is it closed/uses only 3M blocks?

That I am working on finding that out. If it is open what do you think? I have not priced anything to compare other than the DWX4. Both are entry machines but I assume the VHF is a much better mill.

 

[2thm8kr]

If it's closed jump on it, until it's broken into little shards.

 

[Sam-CAP]

Both are great mills. If the VHF is 18k closed, forget it...

 

[Gru]

If it's a puck holder and open for all products, it may be a o.k. deal.
Here's a point of reference:
http://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/certified-jensen-mills.16958/
I do like my VHF, even though it's closed.
It all depends on your goals for the mill.
Don't forget the extras: computer,suction, air dryer, compressed air, etc.

 

[Nan Simpson]

i was at a lab with a vhf mill and it did a great job. we only milled blocks but we didn't need anything else and it was great. where you buying it? you better make sure its a repitable company and comes with a good warranty and tech support. we would have been dead in the water without help from jensen.

 

[Sydceramist]

VHF with puck beats the 4 easy, but! you need to spend some $$$ on a good air compressor or forget it! The 4 uses air but very minimal as the chuck is electric, you can even turn the air off if you choose. I had a VHF 4 axis on loan and have bought the DWX4 I prefer the 4 over the VHF I havent had any errors the vhf loses calibration, chips, jobs knocked out etc...

 

[gdallc]

Thanks everyone. I was just checking to see if it was a great deal. Turns out it is not open, GOODBYE. I will probably end up with a roland when I make the plunge.