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CNC Advice

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:55 pm
by DavidJHolmes
Ok I know its not a laser but you guys are extremely knowledgable :)

If you remember my two logos I spent an age drawing into AutoCAD, I want to cut them out in a glass filled nylon sheet. I think a CNC machine would be preferable to a laser as I want a uniform cut/engrave. Can anyone recommend a CNC machine that comes in at around 1000-1500. I'd prefer a complete package that requires no making, Merchant Dice do a few but I can't get my head around whats what, and the prices vary massively. Chris's at HPC are a bit big, I only need an A4 sized machine at the moment. I'm probably asking for the moon so I expect quite a lot of "not at the price mate!" replies. :D

Thanks Chaps

Re: CNC Advice

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:56 pm
by PhillyDee
I know loads about CNC machines, I work on them :)
Nothing that cheap however, got links? I can cast an eye over them for you!

Re: CNC Advice

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:04 pm
by Tom
Hi David
HPC had a 300x300 router last time i was there give them a ring

Re: CNC Advice

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:31 pm
by DavidJHolmes
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Cat-CNC ... 6096wt_848

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MDL-2-TR-Asse ... 867wt_1000

Those are two I've seen, the latter needs a driver board and software to work. The sell the driver boards for about £250 but I don't know if they are any good as the next up they sell are £700-1000 just for the drivers/control box!

I'll ring Chris tomorrow and find out :)