I need Help I need to get a decent CNC machine don't have to much to spend

thanks guys you have all been a huge help and have saved me a lot of time money and headache i thank you all for the great advice.

By the way is there basic software that will allow me to do different font letters and different shapes.

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By the way is there basic software that will allow me to do different font letters and different shapes.

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yes, get inkscape or adobe illustrator or corel draw, create vector graphics, export as DXF, then import into the software that comes with the laser. You can do very basic stuff on the lasers software too, I use it for quick jobs all the time

Don't use a lot of the other software mentioned but inkscape has many plugins that tend to be missed, but I use inkscape to generate G-code directly for my engraver/cutter powerful program once you get to know your way around and its free.

thanks again guys

Hello guys got my machine and will be putting it together over the Holiday weekend, I am excited to try it out and see what it can do, I will let you guys know how everything goes thanks again.

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Originally Posted by theceo

Hello guys got my machine and will be putting it together over the Holiday weekend, I am excited to try it out and see what it can do, I will let you guys know how everything goes thanks again.

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Pics or it never happend!:beguiled:

My CNC machine the journey begins Attachment 18540

Now I need to know how to use inkskape to design with my machine

Remember to treat temperature of coolant as essential if not fitterd fit a thermal cut out to coolant system, and use minimum required power to maximise tube life, 30 minute running hot or over driven can kill the tubes. Also buy the laser quality MDF and PLY as they cut easilly compared to standard products also maintaining tube life.