Newbie looking at 6040 (China CNC) for polypropylene 15mm sheet

[njhussey]

I love machining Acetal, it chips beautifully gives a nice smooth finish. Cant comment on the Ting G controller but if this is potentially for business then I'd build your own control panel, make your own PSU etc. etc. You'll be updrading the 6040 after a while so at least you'd have decent electronics...

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[JOGARA]

I was looking at this stuff. https://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk...-polypropylene
Cost wise it is perfect and I can get it in good little custom sized sheets that will do one case each.

Googled "hard polyurethane" but not seeing much. Got some more info on that Robin?


Not heard of Acetal before, though I am no plastics expert :p
Will take a look at it.

I would like to encase the machine once I get it all setup and working though this will be after the production run due to limited time.
Plan on having it in a tower case like a HAAS milling machine mainly so it is all self contained and can be plugged in and turned on.
Moving house soon so having it like that will help with storage and keeping stuff clean.

My main thing about the electronics is having it sort of reliable long term.
I would like to just be able to turn it on and not have a problem that then takes a day or a week to fix because the China circuit board decided to blow up or drivers die...