AllanE
20-06-2009, 12:17 PM
New to the forum; looking for the 'best' cnc miller I can get for up to £5k...
What for? Initially parts in various plastics and aluminium and prototype PCBs.
Doesn't have to be fast, but solid (reliable) and reasonably accurate would be good.
I've looked at a Wabeco CC-F 1210 E and a Syil X5, but I need some practical guidance - their 160mm Y travel looks a bit limiting, so a little more would be nice 'just in case', but I'm also wary of how much space it'll take up!
I have no experience of how they're programmed, but I have years of experience of AutoCAD, so something that's 'similar' could be beneficial.
Any advice appreciated - preferably of a positive nature!
What for? Initially parts in various plastics and aluminium and prototype PCBs.
Doesn't have to be fast, but solid (reliable) and reasonably accurate would be good.
I've looked at a Wabeco CC-F 1210 E and a Syil X5, but I need some practical guidance - their 160mm Y travel looks a bit limiting, so a little more would be nice 'just in case', but I'm also wary of how much space it'll take up!
I have no experience of how they're programmed, but I have years of experience of AutoCAD, so something that's 'similar' could be beneficial.
Any advice appreciated - preferably of a positive nature!