CNC machine suggestions
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I'm looking to buy a CNC machine, and it only has to be able to cut plastic and thin sheets of aluminum. So any suggestions appreciated
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Re: CNC machine suggestions
here a cool link. CNC Machine
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Re: CNC machine suggestions
now that's proper hardcore. building your own is crazy. even if I could, I'd just buy one.
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Re: CNC machine suggestions
Building your own is very smart and MUCH cheaper. I planned to do one once, but never did it because I don't have the money.
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Making one yourself is very limited. It can only do a certain amount of things with very limited x and y axis. Also, you have to directly program it instead of simply using vector drawings. Programs like MasterCAM do not work with it because it uses its own custom controllers. It functions more as a router, as the only metal it can cut through is aluminum, and not much of it.
Sure, it is cheaper, but if you will only use it a couple of times then it would be easier to get a custom job from somebody who has a CNC machine.
Hell, the only reason I have one is I am self employed, and my business type requires it. Otherwise there is really no reason to have one.
Sure, it is cheaper, but if you will only use it a couple of times then it would be easier to get a custom job from somebody who has a CNC machine.
Hell, the only reason I have one is I am self employed, and my business type requires it. Otherwise there is really no reason to have one.
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