RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] ?for all newbie

Derek,

You have to try pretty hard to get a good flame going on this group and you
are not even close <g>

If PCBs are your primary goal I would suggest looking at a Sherline
http://www.sherline.com ) mill and then getting the mounts, motors, and
controller from Dan at Camtronics ( http://www.seanet.com/~dmauch/ ). I
would guess you could do this part for about $1,100 or so and then all you
need to add is a computer and software. EMC would certainly do the job and
has the benefit of being free. I think I also remember that Dan uses Dancad
and it is also free. The main limitation of the Sherline is it's size. I had
one for a while and it was a great machine. I finally sold it to raise some
cash for a larger unit. If you just want a turn key version of a Sherline go
to ( http://www.sherline.com/cncdlrs.htm#cncdlrs ) and there is a list of
companies that sell CNC converted Sherlines.

Dan also has a picture on his Camtronics site of a home made unit for
drilling PCB's. If I remember correctly it uses drawer slides for the ways
and an electric die grinder for the spindle.

I am also here in Denver and would be happy to help you. send me an e-mail
off line at timg@... and I will get back to you with a phone
number.


Tim
[Denver, CO]

timg@... <mailto:timg@...>
http://www.ktmarketing.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: derek barger [mailto:hightechsystems@...]
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 7:25 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] ?for all newbie
>
>
> Hello all:
> I am looking to purchase a minimill or cnc table with software.
> Mainly to machine PCB and plastic boxes, some light metals.
> Does anyone have any suggestions or comments good or bad.
> Budget is low $2,500 Max.
> I have looked through the archives for a while but have found little.
> I don't want to start a flame war, just need to make the right choice the
> first time.
> Thanks in advance for you comments!
> Derek Barger (Denver,CO.)
>