Quote Originally Posted by matti-laser View Post
Ok. It seems that dial gauge would be sufficient for the beginning. My machine has Z probe. I have not tested it yet (I don't have proper table yet for 200kg machine). I'm not sure how well it works for checking Z axis?

Once I have solid table for my machine, I'm planning to start with soft materials like wood and then go towards aluminium and maybe steel.
Before you think about how you will measure things....
What have you in the way tooling ? (cutters, holders, drills etc) & the knowledge to apply them.

Tooling is not cheap, and the knowledge/methods are diverse to what medium you want to cut
Ie aluminium cutters/tips shouldn't be used on steel, wood cutters are designed for wood, not metals.
Coolant &/or air for removing waste from cutting area.
Generally, heat is your enemy, cutting edges need to be kept sharp, and dull edges make heat.