Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Best CNC solution for Getting Started

Are, the oft asked question.

Now you give a good list of what you will be doing BUT,
Max sizes comes into the equation?? for recommending
a machine.

Web search under "Machine Tools" and take a look at what's on
offer.

Cheapest option will be a fully working second hand machine, but get it
checked
out by someone who knows there way round them.

If you go this route you will need to second source your design software and
possibly the post software to get the G-Code from it and all the interface
bits.

I'm UK based but Emco which is world wide, offer a range of machines
(Mill and Lathe) from Desk Top on up to very large, complete with controller
options, design Software and training/tutorial software as complete packages
or mix and match stand alone options.

NOT CHEAP.

Dave M.

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From: "crain36101" <scrain1955@...>

Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Best CNC solution for Getting Started


> Hi,
>
> I am a newbie and interested in purchasing a complete CNC milling
> machine setup which includes the design software, CNC controls, etc
> to get a completely automated hobbyist setup from the start. I will
> be working with metal as well as wood and plastics. Typical projects
> will be cutouts, slotting, drilling, engraving, and 3-D molds. While
> I am going to use the machine and software only occasionally as a
> hobbyist, I am willing to spend the bucks for the best and most
> popular solutions for the hobbyist market. I would appreciate
> your unabashed and totally biased :) opinions on:
>
> 1) What you recommend for the best complete solutions and the
> typical prices of these solutions.
> 2) Links to online stores for these systems.
> 3) Most popular CAD programs (Windows PC based) and CNC Milling
> machines used in the Hobbyist CNC community.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve



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