Hello
I am looking to buy a CNC Router to bring my business operations in house after 2 years of outsourcing. Til now I have only focused on finding an older US/European/Japanese machine. I have had mixed results with this.
If I could afford a new machine that wouldn't need retrofitting that could be a real boost.
I intend to be doing a relatively repetitious product build that requires a relatively rigid, higher horsepower machine (7 hp minimum, ideally 10) with at least 8 " of clearance and 10" or more of Z travel. If I could afford it I would have a simple ATC setup and a second head. In my dreams the machine would have moving tables for rigidity. I have to hog out a lot of wood from large blocks that measure 7" deep by one foot square.
So, I am wondering if anyone can either:
Thanks!
I am looking to buy a CNC Router to bring my business operations in house after 2 years of outsourcing. Til now I have only focused on finding an older US/European/Japanese machine. I have had mixed results with this.
If I could afford a new machine that wouldn't need retrofitting that could be a real boost.
I intend to be doing a relatively repetitious product build that requires a relatively rigid, higher horsepower machine (7 hp minimum, ideally 10) with at least 8 " of clearance and 10" or more of Z travel. If I could afford it I would have a simple ATC setup and a second head. In my dreams the machine would have moving tables for rigidity. I have to hog out a lot of wood from large blocks that measure 7" deep by one foot square.
So, I am wondering if anyone can either:
- refer me to a good thread on the pros and cons of chinese machines and which ones have the best reputations
- send me their experience buying and using a chinese machine
Thanks!