Re: cutting glass ? and router costs

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "turbulatordude" <davemucha@j...> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> two questions,
>
> first, has anyone cut glass on a CNC table ?
> is it worth the effort ?
>
> I'm looking at odd shapes for stained glass windows.
>
>
> second question, different topic.
>
> I have to put together a large router table to cut out parts in
> aluminum, up to 1/8 thick. I've researched routers and plasma
> cutters and am wondering if I would be better buying a table.
>
> Techno-isel offers a 4 x 8 router table for $14,000. ready to run.
> I figure my home built unit would cost about half that, but it

would

> take lots of time and effort and trial and error.
>
> http://www.techno-isel.com/CNC_Routers/LC_Series_CNC_Routers.htm
>
> and you offer any suggestions ye sage group ?
>
> Dave

dave
A freind of mine was doing sone glass engraving on his cnc router
(home made) he used a small diamond burr and had to run it at a very
high speed and very slow feed rates but we never tried cutting the
stuff
ps the glass we used was quite thick
peter