Quote Originally Posted by routerdriver View Post
You have obviously got a job for a machine to do and are doing the right thing in seeking advice.In addition to buying the machine,you will have to learn the software to generate the program or delegate this part of the process.You really need to be doing the same sort of research in this respect as it will be immensely frustrating to have a new shiny machine sitting there doing nothing.

Do you have a suitable area for the machine to occupy?They do make a bit of a mess and noise, even more so if they use a vacuum pump to hold the job in place.To the extent that a phone call will be extremely difficult.Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Thank you, Routerdriver. The software is equally bothersome, as I understand this area can vary in expense and efficiency almost as much as the machine it drives. So I will be devoting a lot of attention in this area.

Work area, noise and mess are already well covered! We produce over three tonnes of sawdust every year and the factory is ear-defender central! Most of the work surfaces are dedicated, so I will build a bespoke work area for the CNC once we decide which type and what its particular requirements are.