CNC help on everything

[Lee Roberts]

Hi Paul welcome to the forum!

Is buying a machine your only option or would you be comfortable building your own machine?

Typically there is a piece of software that controls the machine (Machine Control Software) and software you would use to design and create parts in (CAD & CAM Software), there are many options for both and both will be a learning curve of their own, there is no getting away from that.

Have a look around both sections and when you're ready with questions don't be afraid to ask them, we have a build log section as well and this is another good place to start and gives a good indication as to what is involved going the self built route.

Nick is right about the Chinese machines, however with some TLC they can and do work but you shouldn't expect too much from those machines, however they do have their place in getting your feet wet and giving you something to learn with.