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The way i see it your best bet is to make a simple fixed gantry machine from aluminium extrusions like the one at the picture bellow

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And maybe make it more miniature and enclose it...

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The gantry is the large fixed frame connected to the bed, in the shape of an arch. It does not move.
The X axis carriage moves the Z spindle plate left to right on this fixed gantry.
The Z...

OK. So a 'closed frame' is a 'fixed gantry' and an 'open frame' is like a conventional milling machine.

Good example of a 'closed frame' here, first picture in post#1...

What do you mean by closed frame ? Is it like a commercial machining centre with an enclosure

Also steppers are very capable - do you need servos?

Each machine is designed to cut different types and sizes of materials. For example:

1) Engraving small objects -
Type: Fixed gantry, moving bed
Movement: Ballscrew, Leadscrew, or...

Np, you said you found designs on the Internet? Share/post these designs for us to review ?

What materials do you want to cut with your new machine?

Do you want help choosing a machine or just...