Re: The Best CNC Value?

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Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 09:03:10 -0700
From: "Kirk W. Fraser" <kirk@...>
Subject: The Best CNC Value?

What is the best CNC value, all things considered? I'm currently
thinking of buying the Shoptask Granite CNC and weighing the price /
quality / delivery time of writing my own vs. buying an off-shelf CNC
package. I'm sure you guys know of several other choices including how
to make your own machines.from scrap metal as Dave Gingery's books
teach. I'm looking to make some small hydraulic parts that can't be
bought off-shelf and are too expensive (for me) to bid out in the
quantity I need for my robot prototype. So I need a solid machine
capable of working stainless steel to 0.001" or better. What is the
best set-up I can get for about $5K?

Thanks,
Kirk W. Fraser

[You might consider the CNC Jr, which is essentially a CNC-converted
mill-drill. I can sell you one for $4417.00 (f.o.b. Irvine, CA), which is
5% less than the manufacturer's price, and seems like it would fit your
budget. It is heavy enough to deal with stainless, (it has a 2hp 120-2500
rpm spindle, and can be equipped with an air-spindle if you need more
speed) although I'm not sure if it can hold the specs you're requiring.
While better than a miniature mill or a gantry router, it isn't as heavy
duty or as precise as a real knee mill, but then it doesn't cost as much
either. The company wants two weeks lead time before shipping. It comes
with its own control software, but a g-code interpreter would be extra. For
more information, check out their page at <http://www.cncjunior.com/> ]

Andrew Werby

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