Flex XCE 9-8 150

[roguegeek]

Thank you for clarification. From previous posts I was thinking it was a 'free spinning' tool.

Glad to hear it's an improved "Forced Rotation" tool.

Their new free-rotation tool is the XFE (not the XCE) and I'll have more info about that in the XFE specific thread.

[SameGuy]

Does it feature the same backing plate and would therefore have limitation of 5.5" pads with stock options?

"Limitation?" :headscratch:

[Angus]

Awesome! Thank you for posting this. I was getting frustrated on the lack of clear info on the XCE as well.

[sealthedeal]

"Limitation?" :headscratch:

The default backing plate that comes with flex 3401 is around 5.75" so you can't put the 5.5 pads on it for safe usage. LC hybrid pads are designed for a perfect match. all 6-6.5" pads would fit.

LC makes interchangeable BPs but those also don't cater the 5.5" pads well.


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[FUNX650]

Exact same specs as the 3401. Clockwise when looking upside down on the unit at the pad. Counter-clockwise when holding it properly.

Even though the directional-arrow...on the unit's
shroud, (in the first 2 photos you posted)...is pointing
in the orientation as shown?

Flex XCE 9-8 150

Bob

[Zubair]

Doesn't look as robust as the 3401. So essentially its a 3401 with a PE-14 nose. Same motors same correction ability.

[roguegeek]

Even though the directional-arrow...on the unit's
shroud, (in the first 2 photos you posted)...is pointing
in the orientation as shown?

Well that is strange. Everything behind the head is exactly the same. Just a new head unit. I suppose that might change the direction? I'll try and get back over to the booth to confirm.

[FUNX650]

Well that is strange. Everything behind the head is exactly the same. Just a new head unit. I suppose that might change the direction? I'll try and get back over to the booth to confirm.

Thank you ever so much!


Bob

[roguegeek]

Doesn't look as robust as the 3401. So essentially its a 3401 with a PE-14 nose. Same motors same correction ability.

It's definitely built to be as robust (if not better) than the 3401. Fully manufactured and assembled in Germany. From the way they were talking about it, it would eventually replace the 3401 in several years once it's populated the market. I would think you don't simply replace something like the 3401 unless you know it can surpass it or, at the very least, live up to it.

[Zubair]

The more I see the new polishers being released the more clear it is I already own those which is not a bad thing. The only real change for me personally would be a PE-14.

Btw I love my Rupes 15 and Flex 3401, want a complete change and not purchase something I already own or close to it