Re: Is there a comparison between milling machines and software?

Fred Smith Wrote:

>Unless you plan to make the
> part from metal, the routers are accurate enough to be visually
> acceptable, but will not machine a tight fitted machine clearance.<

Yikes ! Maybe your using the Wrong CNC Router !


Fred also Wrote:

> One thing to bear in mind if doing ANY comparison to the Roland
> machines, they are built similarly to printers. There is not much
> strength in the frame, the spindle mount, the spindle bearings, or
> the axis drive motors.<<

Freds correct, if we are speaking of just those "particular" Rolands
as shown in the link. Yes, in my opinion, they are built rather
lightweight, but then again they are built for the job they intended
it to do. (whatever that was.... I didn't know "barbie and Ken" had a
use for such sophistication) BUT, Roland has had some really nice
desktop mills in the past though pricey. They also have some newer
Gantry machines (like the MDX-500 series) that are not so bad,,,
though again pricey.


Chris L
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