DMF_TomB
Diamond
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2008
- Location
- Rochester, NY, USA
.Hello Guys,
I must first say that i have ZERO experience with cnc and CAM. i only understand its principle and have experience using manual machines...
I deseperaly want to learn to proeficiently use a cnc lathe and mill. im not sure if i should take a course at NTMA to learn cnc before i buy a machine (course its 14000 and 4 hs a day for 7 months ) or buy the machine first and learn the hardway...
I like the second option, but i dont know how hard would be to learn all the apects necesary to effectivly use the machine, and i dont want to buy a 9k machine and not be able to use because of my lack of knowdlege..
Many of you would probably know best if is worth the time and money to convert a bench mill to cnc (grizzly g619) or to wait until i can afford the tormach PCNC 1100 (aprox 9k )
and then learn to use or go to school and get trained before buying anyting.
thanks in advance
plenty of used cnc machines like prototraks that are easy to program at the machine. depends of what you plan to make.
....... also some places have lease options that for $400/month for 5 years ($24,000) you own machine after 5 years, more expensive in the long run but you can cancel lease if you change your mind or not making enough profit
....... also plenty of older machine shops for sale. sure equipment is old but often you can get 3 machines for the price of one new one.