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Customer Testimonials

“Hi Paul,  

My team loves the TML-5Cst lathe we got from you recently. We are making super precision rocket parts on it and it never disappoints. Would you be able to configure another lathe for us? Thanks.”

Tom Mueller

CEO & Founder  

Impulse Space Propulsion El Segundo CA

April 2020

“Paul, I have been talking with the guys out in our manual shop area and I wanted to drop you a note about how much they like the [2] TML lathes we bought about a year ago. When it came time to add some equipment in that area, I was at a loss regarding where to go to fill our needs; luckily your reputation as a Hardinge rebuilder led me to you guys and these lathes. There was some healthy skepticism about these machines when they came in, mostly the „nothing will be as good as a Hardinge‟ type of thing, but that disappeared within days of installation. The machines have been wonderfully smooth, accurate, and reliable, so much so that [2] of our machinists have claimed them as their own and use them daily, even when one of our Hardinge lathes is available. That may not sound like the compliment that it is, but I am sure you understand what I mean. These [2] machines have definitely sold us on more when the time comes  

Chris M  

Dec 29, 2019 Harmonic Drive Peabody, MA  

By the way, our Tool Room Lathe is still running strong and the guys here love it!�
 

Unsolicited comment regarding our Babin Machine TML-5Cst lathe purchased Feb 2011  

Mike S. of Bluefin Robotics Corp. , Quincy, MA  

June, 2013
 

"a quick follow up on our new lathe TMLst The machine is functioning well, the
machinists that use it are very happy with it�s quality and accuracy. Thanks for
delivering a quality product. �
 

Now for some more business, �.
Talk to you soon."
 

Darren Bond Marvin Engineering Group CA  

July, 2015

“After seeing the Hardinge style TML-5C  toolroom lathe displayed at the 2008 EASTEC machine tool exposition, we were impressed by the look, feel, and features of this lathe enough to purchased it. Of course, the good reputation of Babin Machine made the decision even easier. We now rely on our Babin TML lathe for fast and accurate prototyping work and it has proven to be a real performer. We are very pleased with the lathe, the value, and the service from Babin Machine.”

Udo Plocher

Vice President Manufacturing

Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc. Dudley, MA

TML-5Cem  testimonial
 

I received the machine Monday 1/23. Hooked up and running. Having run Hardinge my entire career, this machine is very impressive. A wonderful machine.
 

J. C. Virginia

January 2017

“ By the way, our machinist thinks the world of the TML – says we made a great choice”

M.H. Manufacturing Engineer, Orlando, FL

June 2019 TML-5Cem

BTW, we really like that TMLst lathe. All the reports I get back are that it’s a quality piece of equipment. They really like the digital threading. These guys are used to running Hardinge Super Precisions which is a pretty high mark. Well done.”  

HM Instruments – Engineering Services – Experimental  

(national medical company, 3 year old TML-5Cst lathe at the time)

“...not only have you rebuilt several Hardinge lathes for me as well as purchasing a new TML-5Cst toolroom lathe, I am very happy with all of these.”

K.B. Tooling Supervisor  

NC area Defense Contractor

Jan 2022

“My team loves the TML-5Cst, it is currently the most used machine in the shop. I like it so much I bought a second machine for my home workshop.”

Tom Mueller

Founder and CEO, Impulse Space

CA

July 2022

“The servo threading on our new TML-5Cst worked out great on the threads that I have done. I have not had a chance to do a multi-start thread yet, but I look forward to it. The machine itself is rigid and very accurate. The threading was smooth and simple and straight forward to set-up. Thank you the machine is exactly what we asked for and much more."

TML-5Cst lathe testimonial from large medical company located in upper mid-west.

April 2016

Hey Paul. Here is that picture I promised. Already getting a lot of use and becoming a favorite of the shop. Feel free to use this image on your website or other advertising.

Jason Pastor,  Instrumentation Technician

University of Pennsylvania

August 2022

“Our machinist is loving the new lathe. The digital spindle is a huge

improvement over the old variable speed pulley system, and the slides are all

very smooth. “

 Troy D., Chief Engr

 TX customer 

July2024

Lights and Way Cover Testimonials

Some thoughts from our customers regarding our Light kits

Knuckle Mounted Style Light

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

"It does exactly what it's supposed to do. I can see what I am doing!"

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

"The LED lights work great! We are pleased with your product!"

Miller Lightbar

Miller Lightbar on a Bridgeport Series I

HLV Double LED light kit

The guys love the lightbar!

HLV Double LED light kit

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

HLV Double LED light kit

"They are very cool!"

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

Good morning Paul, 

Sorry I took so long to get back to you.

I mounted the new light system on our Bridgeport. The installation was very easy and the mounting is very secure. Once both lights were positioned it was WOW! The light is very evenly distributed from each of the five watt LED lights. I think the lens used on the lights has a positive effect on the evenness of the distribution.

In the past I was always fighting to find a position that would eliminate any shadow and still allow good visibility of the edge of the face mill. With this two light system all those issues went away. The long flexible arms make positioning the lights very easy and they stay were you put them. Also you won’t have one of those “I should have put my gloves on” moments when touching the lights as they are not hot, just warm.

I can now easily see the degree scale when tilting the head as well as the area I’m working on. In the past this has always been an issue. This is a well designed, high quality lighting system that makes a good day even better.


 Bill C,

Weld Services

Kresgeville, Pa. 

Miller Lightbar

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

Knuckle Mounted Light kit

Good evening Paul, 

Your timing is good. 

I slipped the light assembly on the dove tail last night.

It does exactly what its supposed to do, I can see what I’m doing.   

Thank you again,

Keith H. 

Paramount Machinery Inc.

Knuckle Mounted Light Kit

Knuckle Mounted Light Kit

Knuckle Mounted Light Kit

“The Twin 5W milling machine lights are fantastic! They are not over bright, just nice clear

white light from both sides and the on/off switch at the top of the light is wonderfully

convenient. The light heads are light, small and compact and do not impede with the machine,

tooling, handles and the operator.” “A great fit! “


David B. 

Mechanical Engineering Technology 

Delaware Technical Community College

“The machinist said it lit up the machine like Yankee Stadium haha… The lights really put the icing on the cake. This is exactly what we wanted. Much appreciated.”


Northrop Grumman | Oct 10, 2017

The Twin 5W knuckle lights are fantastic! They are not over bright, just nice clear white light from both sides and the on/off switch at the top of the light is wonderfully convenient. The light heads are light, small and compact and do not impede with the machine, tooling, handles and the operator.


David B. | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Delaware Tech

Good evening Paul,  Your timing is good.  I slipped the light assembly on the dove tail last night. It does exactly what its supposed to do, I can see what I’m doing.    Thank you again,


Keith H. | Paramount Machinery Inc. Ontario

We love this light. My father-in-law is a tinker-er and has been bugging me about the light in our shop for years. He's a fan. Thanks again (Knuckle Mounted Style on ATLAS knee mill)


Mike S. | Cutter Innovations Colorado

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