CNC JR

Hi all,

Haven't posted in awhile, but have absolutely Love reading the
correspondence between everyone. I purchased awhile ago a 3rd party
CAD/CAM software program and outsource the machining to a job shop.
It is starting to get pretty expensive and am interested in getting
my own machine tool, but just don't know whether or not those small
desktop machines can get the job done. I make little relief sculpted
cavities and the material I use is aluminum. The depth never
exceeds .18 inches deep and usually the cavities reach a height of 3
inches and a width of 1.5. Can anyone validate whether or not
something like the MaxNc, CNC Jr., or Taig Tools would work for my
application. Run time is not super important as I definitely do this
work part-time, and am not sure it makes financially sense to
purchase a substanial piece of equipment if I only use it 3-4 times
a week. However, definitely want a quality cavity with beveled sides
and small detailed relief. Anyways any and all advice for a new guy
in the machine tool technology industry would be sincerely
appreciated. Really do love this group and thanks again!

Sincerely,
Dave