Arc closure and popularity of Chineese lathes

[File HandleParticipant @filehandle]

Is the closure of Arceuro going to put users off Chinese lathes in general, or is there now enough knowledge in the community to help solve any issues with them, assuming that spare parts can be obtained. Will an upsurge in sales of them for spares or repair be an outcome. Will there be an increase in demand for older, but perhaps more straightforward to repair lathes happen. Or will it make little difference?

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Arc were only one supplier, we still have Warco, Chester, Amadeal, Optimum and a few others to choose from so I don’t see one suppliers closure as something that will affect the market for lathes, mills and many other Chinese machines. The quality goes up every year and the UK or European options are so few and expensive.

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