I’m currently a production engineer at a company that generally does sheet metal. I am also a recovering mill programmer [up to 5 axis]. We are planning on moving outsourced parts to in house manufacturing. Because of this I have been commissioned to research purchasing a milling machine. Budget a little under 20k [new only].
I have not found an area; therefore, I am asking if there a section on this site that has machine reviews? Does anyone have experience with knee mills [aka Bridgeport type] with cnc controls? Experience in retrofitting after purchasing a manual?
Opinion on specific models? Baileigh VM-942-1? [we have one of their bead rollers & it does work great for our products]. CNC Masters Supra? Brands or models to say no? Brands or models to consider?
I thank everyone in advance for any & all assistiance.