Thinking of jumping into CNC milling. How to start ?

[SparkyLabs]

Well here and now I need to be able to first cut holes and slots and other shapes in the side of cast aluminium and ABS boxes. As I would not be able to afford any further machinery after that I'll have to use the mill for the box cutting down. Of course large quantities can be done by the box manufacrurer if I am not equiped.

[Clive S]

I would suggest that you try and contact some one in your area to see a mill working so you will have some idea as to what is involved before you start spending the hard earned dosh.

I for one would be more than happy to show you if you are ever up here (Stockport)

[SparkyLabs]

Well I also have a full time job where large CNC machinery is used. I'm not sure how specific the workflow is to various machines and how much is a standard process. I do 3D CAD with no problem as that is the day job, it's really a case of how I take that data and get it into a program that controls the machine.

I know the proxxon software allows you to import a DXF, that is something I can generate with no problems.