Another CNC Novice

[Ollie78]

Hi West60

I think the general consensus on this site is that building your own machine is usually better value than buying one, one reason being you can spec the machine as you need and control all the parts you put in.I was going to build one but in the end bought one someone else had built for a good price, I have had to do a lot of fiddling but mainly with the electronics not the mechanical bits.

Just comparing those two machines it appears that the Kompas F 600 has a maximum feed rate of 2800 mm/min compared to the Omnio which states up to 4000 mm/min this can be an indicator of general capability. The spindles are all likely to be the same.

I was in a similar position looking at these type of machines but was persuaded against it by reading a lot on here and on cnczone as well.

As far as I can tell the main issue with the Chinese machines is the enormously varying quality control and often poor electronics.
Beware if they call it an engraving machine as it means they are not expecting you to use big cutters or fast speed.

This machine is probably Chinese but likely has better quality control as its a "Known" brand in woodworking machines and sold by Scott and Sargeant https://www.scosarg.com/itech-k6090t...top-cnc-router Note the weight of this in comparison to some others, I know its a bigger cut area but weight can be an indicator too.


If its still for sale I would consider this https://www.zappautomation.co.uk/100...ng-router.html It is similar money to the Kompas f 600 and does not include the electronic bits. But it will likely be a far superior machine and is a bargain. (note, I have no association with them and just spotted this whilst browsing replacement bearings on their site).


Don`t be too worried about your lack of building and electronics skills, there are many helpful people on this site and others who have done it all before. They have answered many of my dumb questions.

Did you start a new member intro thread? What will you be cutting?


Good luck

Ollie