Re: Total Novice - Not a Clue

Hi:

You have got a number of responses to your question. Mariss is an
expert on drives and motors and he has outlined the basic components
of a CNC system. Software comes in three flavors, DOS (TurboCNC),
Windows (Mach2) and Linux (EMC) to mane a few. They all work well so
pick what your are comfortable with. Most of your money should go in
the machine. Good mechanical hardware is essential. The best control
will not make a bad machine work well.

Ken


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "jerrysteel2000"
<jerrysteel@h...> wrote:

> Hi Guys...
>
> I know nothing at all about CNC and before I start finding out more
> and lusting after a system, I've got a question...Whats it going to
> cost ?
>
> Ok I know thats like 'how long is a bit of string', but I'm after a
> very rough idea.
>
> A Mill about Bridgeport size.
> cnc on 3-axis
> I was a computer programmer before I retired ('C') so I'm ok with
> that side.
> Have used manual lathes & mills for many years, so I'm ok there.
>
> solder, components, pcbs & I do NOT mix, so it all needs to be 'plug
> & play'.
>
> Anyone want to make a guess what sort of money I need to spend ?
> I want something that is going to work reliably & not require
> constant tinkering. The idea is to use the system, not make it an
> ongoing project in its own right, but cost is VERY important.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Jerry