$10,000 CNC Machine

jdownie · Aug 3, 2005

Hello,

I am trying to focus my research for a CNC machine that is capable of machining complex shaped models, out of aluminum and resin. Occasionally I might use steel, but this would be rare. I don't need an ATC or production speeds. I would like a reliable machine, something in the size range of the Kitamura Mycenter Zero.

TIA

John

D. Rey · Aug 3, 2005

Well, you can get a 10 k VMC but it will be an old dog that will need some work odds are. Don't forget that you will need tooling, 3 phase power, tools, retention knobs, coolant, vice, and the software to drive it.

If all you will do is aluminum and resin you may want to look at a CNC router also.

jdownie · Aug 3, 2005

Thank you...to a beginner the field is rather overwhelming. Can you give a short list of brands that offer appropriate CNC routers?

John

D. Rey · Aug 3, 2005

Just hit Google for "CNC router", or "used CNC router". There a few well under 10k.

http://www.shopsabre.com/

Now this is not a big 24/7, three shift machine but it will get you started.

Lots of other stuff out there too.

reefcruiser · Aug 3, 2005

You might want to check out Ebay.... I bought a Hurco MB1 with the latest mods, tooling, retention knobs, an RS232 port and running.... for $800.00. With all of the supersaver flights out there I was able to physically check out 4 machines before I bought this one. Couple that with a good CAD/CAM program and you can do ANY kind of machining you can think up....

After 9/11 I understand that many large facilities in the northeast were closing and liquidating machine tools for pennies on the POUND.... you just have to be patient.

Hope that helps

Reefcruiser

tensile strength · Aug 3, 2005

This Haas VF-1 went for $10,100

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7533402063&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

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