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Thanks I might go ahead and pick up ncplot. Is there any others though that show the tool size and stock before and after cutting. I got a trial of cutviewer mill which I like less than ncplot but...

For learning purposes at school we have n-vision software made by fanuc to verify programs. Problem is it sucks it's only 2d runs in mhmm.....dos? For my own use it would be nice to pick up some...

I'll see if that helps but I think he said he knows how to do it just not on the v45.

Thanks -Mark

My school has a mori seki v45 with fanuc 6m control and were trying to run a surface contour program but it won't fit into the computer. My instructor knows we have to drip feed it but doesn't know...

I'm in school for machinery and the only steel we use is 1018 CRS. No matter what size machine you use it will never come out with a smooth finish. Actually HSS gives a better finish than carbide,...

I can't believe anyone hasn't mentioned an emco compact 5. Already cnc equiped with everything no need to retro fit and comes with an interface with G code call outs. They can be had for right...

I was wondering it the Ih mill could me made more accurate. EX use ground ball screws and double ball nuts. I would like something with the precision of the tormach but with a larger envelope. If...

Well my dad is a maunfactering consultant and yesterday he talked to an engineer at one of the places he goes to and he advised to not buy a used machine. He said they have done that in the past and...

The dealer buttons are really more less a joke as for a long term buisness avenue. Ya if all I were going to do would be thoese I would get a quality router with high speed spindle. While I may...

theres a decent looking cnc bridgeport on ebay $10k a little steep on my budget but probably worth it....

opps didn't realize I put this under bench top maybe someone can move it for me.

Ok I started asking questions here about small cnc mini mills then went to bench top and now full size knee mills. I want to take my approach into cnc as a buisness seriously and it's definatly best...

I guess I will go with the tormach then the only thing it dosen't have is a tilting head which I don't see myself using much anyway if ever. Now when I get this machine I will need to transport it...

I have looked at it. It looks very nice it has a bit smaller working area and uses stepper motors instead of servos. I'm not really sure if the steppers have lower resolution than the servos but...

I'm looking to get into a mill like the IH cnc mill or possibly a different one if better for the same cost of $7000. I plan to do alot of acrylic work so it would be nice to have more rpm than even...

Anybody I'm just looking for some suggestions for good cnc routers I could get into for that price. After looking at some I'll be able to decide if I would rather have a router or mill. Thanks -Mark

Thanks for the offer but I'm sold on the idea of a bigger machine now that I have financial support to afford it. I'm now in the market for either a CNC mill or router around $7000. Thanks -Mark

Ok well lets throw stainless out of the equation. Wouldn't I likely be adding a cutting fluid system to either machine for aluminum anyway?

I'm looking into either a cnc mill or router for mainly cutting softer materials like acrylic and aluminum though I would like the option to be able to cut stainless down the road. If I were to go...

Thanks Dave

Well I think I got my parents to give me some financial help to get one of the larger machines I'm 23 BTW. So I can either go the industrial hobbies route or get a decent cnc router...

Oh and also what to do about the spindle speed for the X3 how high can I get it up to and what kind of speed will I need with really small bits as your right that will be what I use alot. Thanks...

Thanks for the replys I didn't realize how big a machine needs to be to do quality cnc work. I still would like to give it a try though. I can see affording the X3 more but If I'm going to be close...

Ok well I'm on a small budget $3000 is about max I can see spending for the machine alone. Software I already have auto cad and master cam copys from when I was in school. Can you guys give me some...

I'm looking into getting a bench top cnc mill to start a small buisness making stuff out of acrylic and aluminum. Stuff like big acrylic dealer buttons for poker that I can sell on ebay. My main...