Re: Cheap CNC Machines

Hi,

Can you let us know your parts sizes ? are you making small parts
say, less than a 6"x6'x4" high part?

The smaller you make something, the stronger the pieces are. even a
wooden frame unit will do some light (slow) work on aluminum.

This is an expensive hobby. just for cheap motors and cheap drives
you can easily spend $500.00 on electronics for a small unit.

Also, what city are you near ? there might be some sort of auction
like Boeing has to allow you to get great materials at super low
prices.

Dave



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "BNH_2001 <bnh_2001@y...>"
<bnh_2001@y...> wrote:

> I build robots for a hobby and I have come to a conclusion that I
> need some sort of machine to make parts. I am not exactly sure what

I

> need so I came here hoping to find some information. I will need
> something cheap because I am only 15 and I dont really have much
> money. I have found some cheap machines for less tahn $2000 but I

am

> not sure if they are any good. Does anyone have any recommendations
> for a cheap machine that can make 3-D parts? I will also need a

cheap

> CAD program to design my parts. If there is anything that I am
> missing please let me know.
>
> Thanks
> BNH