Quote Originally Posted by AndyUK View Post
If the material is suitable for laser cutting, it would simplify your work holding and potentially negate the issues with brittleness. In which case, a cheaper machine is certainly on the cards as you're no longer dealing with the cutting forces.
I agree completely with Andy. IF and it is a BIG IF, your material can safely cut wit a laser (not all plastics can be), that would be the direction that I would suggest to go as it removes the a lot of issues. You will need to account for good equipment that can control air flow and cooling on the laser but there are "hobby" machines in the prosumer ranges that can do what you are looking for and be a good bit under the £10K range.

Good Luck