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New CNC Machine in $2k-$3K Range

6/16/21

I would like to purchase a machine to do small carvings that will go on some of the products that I sell. This will not get heavy usage, a few runs a week. Budget is key I'm a one man custom shop. In this price range can you get a reliable machine? If I need to go a bit higher, by how much? What brands would you suggest I look at? Thanks

6/17/21 #2: New CNC Machine in $2k-$3K Range ...

Dan

There are several entry or lower level machines at that level, which are good machines for the price. Most will require some assembly for the machine and you may need to supply your own base. Though the machines listed below will fall into or just under your price range.

These machines typically use smaller trim routers such as Makita or DeWalt. Though most can be outfitted with a spindle.

Try googlingthe following.

LongMill by Sienci
Millright
X-Carve by Inventables
OneFinity
Shapeoko by Carbide3d

Though these machines are lower cost and used by hobbyists, there are examples of the machines being used for light production.

6/20/21 #3: New CNC Machine in $2k-$3K Range ...

Ian

There's alot to be considered when selecting a small "budget " machine. A small cnc can either be a good investment or a total waste of money. I have personally found that there are many shortcoming to standard model lower end machines. But there better choices with a bigger investment. Small cnc's run on stepper motors, and have belt drives and v wheels to guide the carriage. Also like was said before, trim routers to cut. The max tool shank diameter is 1/4", the brushes burn out, and they're LOUD. I originally started out with a 1000mm X carve, and upgraded the crap out of it. In hindsight, should have just built it the way I wanted to originally.The only reason I started with it is the financing option. But a bigger, better machine will essentially be a second employee that works as fast as you can make it. I would consider an AVID machine and look at the finance options. 1/2 inch spindle and linear bearings, -rock solid with larger table. Can cut panels, 3d relief, has rotary option (a axis) . If you're capable of learning 3d cam you can go far. Just my 2 cents looking back on coulda shoulda woulda

6/20/21 #4: New CNC Machine in $2k-$3K Range ...

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6/21/21 #5: New CNC Machine in $2k-$3K Range ...

Bill

Why would you do that? The payback is non existent. By the way carving them is the easy part. Sanding them is the hard part.

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