Trying to decide between the PM-1440E-LB vs PM-1236 with cast base, QCT and DRO.
Looking at the specs, to switch from power feed to threading, the 1236 will not need a change gear for most of threads I use. However with the 1440 needs a change gear to even start threading.
Given all the options selected on the 1236 vs the 1440, is it worth the extra ~$500 for the 1440 given the shortfall of having to do gear changes just to start threading.
I'm upgrading from a G0602. I wanted more HP, fewer gear changes, fewer belt changes for spindle speeds, power cross feed and turn LH threads.
Looking at the specs, to switch from power feed to threading, the 1236 will not need a change gear for most of threads I use. However with the 1440 needs a change gear to even start threading.
Given all the options selected on the 1236 vs the 1440, is it worth the extra ~$500 for the 1440 given the shortfall of having to do gear changes just to start threading.
I'm upgrading from a G0602. I wanted more HP, fewer gear changes, fewer belt changes for spindle speeds, power cross feed and turn LH threads.
