Quote Originally Posted by komatias View Post
Fin,

This is probably going to start a flame war but have seen 3 startups recently spend too much time trying to learn CNC and failing due to lack of time.

Because you are aiming for perfection on your face plates, I would suggest you get them outsourced. That way you can claim warranty should the products not be to spec. You will just need to make drawings for your parts that are descriptive and precise.

George

You are absolutely right if he is planning to sell less than 50-60 pieces the following 365 days.

If he is planning to sell >100 per year its definitely worth the investment.

Its math, nothing more or less.

Fin,
Take a look at that story so you will know better what you are up to. As i said before, small mill, make money, better mill...

So at the end you could make more money making more product and offering it at more places and so on, or you could not. There is a risque and a lot of work behind any project...