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Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work. |
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affordable CNC with decent tolerances and speed
I would like to CNC vertical mill some 2024-T3 aluminum parts from
stock approximately 12"X12"X2". The parts are about 6"X6"x2" and have a general profile tolerance of +/-.001. The parts will require full 3 axis machining. What are my basic options for a fairly affordable CNC but one that has decent enough speed and rigidity to make these parts in an average/reasonable amount of time? For instance I would be happy if I could make them in half the time that say a $50,000 used Haas or Fadal VMC could make them in. The machine would only run about 10 hours a week so it doesn't need to be too hell-for-stout. A small machining center? A retrofit/conversion? A benchtop? Import vs domestic? Other options? I would like to keep the price down under about $7k if possible. Am I dreaming? Thanks folks. Joe |