Small cnc milling for aluminium

[Brett]

ok thanks for the info, my issue with buying a cnc mill is having the space for it.
I would have thought to build one it would need to be in the 300 - 400 bead area range and that I could use a motor from some were.
To build a frame a decent one would cost the same as the cheap ebay machines. I don't mind building one over a few months but most I see tend to be bigish machines and I would want one that's around 450-500 square, do you think its possiable and what spindle motor would be a good choice ? could you use one from a decent drill/angle girnder or somethink ? im such a noob at this :D
Also I can use Fusion 360 and I do make desgins in it aswell.
Thanks for the input
Brett

[mekanik]

Hi Bret
Best bet is to have a look @ some of the build logs (http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/282-Ga...hines-Building) this will give you some idea of what is required, you could build a machine from steel box section(cheapest option) you don't need to be a brilliant welder to stick one together, others might be able to advise regarding motors/power supplies ect. rule number one don't buy anything until you have a CAD design for the guys to look @ this will save you wasting money, all the information you need to build a machine is available on the forum you just need to do the research, any questions will be answered by the forum members.
Good Luck
Mike

[magicniner]

You might find that a CNC conversion of a compact CNC mill with decent iron castings could be cost effective.