WTB-Slotting Machine-Preferably in W.A.

[Betnorm]

I am in the market for a Slotting Machine. Not looking for some over sized industrial monster but a reasonable mid-range machine. Price must be applicable to current market conditions (in other words very reasonable" Preferably in W.A. but I am willing to look further afar if the deal is right. Regards to All. Norm

[caskwarrior]

I unfortunately don't have one for you but what kind of stroke/machine weight do you want? I have only ever seen slotters that are pretty big, heavier than a shaper of the same stroke at any rate.

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[Betnorm]

[QUOTE=caskwarrior;1947698]I unfortunately don't have one for you but what kind of stroke/machine weight do you want? I have only ever seen slotters that are pretty big, heavier than a shaper of the same stroke at any rate.

Thank you for your reply. I suspect I am looking for something around the 2 Ton mark with 12-14 inch stroke? But then why tie myself down. I just wanted to keep clear of the 5-20 Tonners that are in the scrap yards everywhere. I have just picked up 500kg of tooling for one "Unable to find what type of machine it was used on" though they range in length from 12"- 24" and from 4mm to 30mm in width. Regards Norm

[.RC.]

I think any slotter with a 12" stroke is going to be much heavier then 2 tonne.

[Betnorm]

"Bugger" What is your estimate of weight for something in this mid range? Regards Norm

[OxxAndBert]

Here's one for you.
12" 10,000 lbs

https://www.machinio.com/cat/vertical-slotter?page=2#quickview/27681300

Steve

[Betnorm]

Serious but doable. Preferably a little lighter and smaller. Thank you for taking the time. Regards Norm

[.RC.]

You have to remember that something with a 12 inch stroke is designed to work on workpieces 10 inches or more thick.

Hence why even slotters with a 8 inch stroke are very heavily made.

You can get small slotters though. They come up occasionally.

[caskwarrior]

Also I'm sure a new import 12" stroke slotters doesn't weigh 4.5 tonnes

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[KBs PensNmore]

Here's one for you.
12" 10,000 lbs
https://www.machinio.com/cat/vertical-slotter?page=2#quickview/27681300
Steve

I don't think that would be much good. Cost is $4887 US, but to bring to Australia might be more than the cost, as it's in Alabama USA:doh:
Will it be used as a Hobby machine or in a business? Wondering if a shaper might be more benificial?
Kryn

[Betnorm]

I have a serious DIY workshop here in Bunbury. I am retired and I enjoy bringing old machinery and bits back to life. I had a Douglas shaper but sold it. Now I want to try out a decent size slotter. Might buy a bigger shaper at some time in the future. Regards Norm

[kwijibo99]

There is a nice little one in Melbourne.
This seller gets some nice stuff but resides in his perpetual happy place when it comes to pricing.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vertical-Slotting-Machine-Engineering-Machine-Keyway-Cutter-Italian-Made/254171864567?hash=item3b2dd2ddf7%3Ag%3Aq8EAAOSwx%7ElckwtQ&LH_ItemCondition=4
Cheers,
Greg.

[Betnorm]

Saw that one Greg and agree with you about the seller as I have tried to work with him before. What I am looking for is this little fella's father. I have a short stroke slotting head but really want a larger more beefier unit. Thank you for thinking of me. Regards Norm