Hi guys i am new to the world of CNC, for the last few weeks i have been researching on CNC mills and believe i have a fairly good idea and general background of CNC machines.
Getting to the point I am a case modder, I like to cut designs and do fancy cuts in my work, I make custom cases and engrave/cut symbols on my cases. Up till now I have been using a dremel which gives me a tacky job, so I want to move to something more professional such as a CNC machine. (Want to make a 360 laptop)
The main material I am cutting is PVC Foam core, or Sintra, basically its a styrofam like plastic and is easy to route. I might also use engraving plastic for designs and stuff on top. I will also use this CNC to cut acrylic sheets (plexi glass).
My budget for this is about $1400, but I would love to save money...I dont really want to make it my self either, I perfer to get the machine nicely, professionaly done.
I saw Sherline has some good CNC mills I could purchase and are all in my price range, such as this:
http://www.sherlinedirect.com/index....Product_ID=745
I am assuming that a 3 axis mill is what I need, and perhaps the 12" base version. I also would like to find a package that has everything I need, including the stepper motors, etc...
Can anyone help me find a CNC machine that fits my needs here and price range (1400 USD)?
This is the place i have been looking for:
http://www.sherlinedirect.com/index....&category_ID=3
or another place I can get them for a good price?
WTB/Help/Suggestions on CNC mill for cutting PVC Foam;SINTRA
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Here is what I am looking at doing later this year.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... aply-and-/
starting my first build of an SNESp soon.
[edit] thats what I get for not reading the whole post. Sorry no idea for ready built systems [\edit]
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... aply-and-/
starting my first build of an SNESp soon.
[edit] thats what I get for not reading the whole post. Sorry no idea for ready built systems [\edit]
It looks like this might be what you want, though I don't think it comes with a controller board for the stepper motors.
http://modularcnc.flyingcart.com/?p=det ... 8&cat_id=4
I wasn't able to find any simple solutions to finding a controller for it, but that mill looks like it's suitable for what you want to do, and is well within your budget.
http://modularcnc.flyingcart.com/?p=det ... 8&cat_id=4
I wasn't able to find any simple solutions to finding a controller for it, but that mill looks like it's suitable for what you want to do, and is well within your budget.