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DAB over 9 years ago +1

Great show Ben, You provided some really good basic advice for anyone considering buying or using a CNC machine. Thanks DAB

pullrich over 9 years ago

See whats possible with a 5 axis CNC: https://youtu.be/RnIvhlKT7SY
a real masterpiece of CNC...
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Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to DAB

You are right DAB, and I like how he detailed a little about the different drive systems, from pulleys to threaded rods...etc.
It is really important for any enthusiast to keep in mind that those systems will never be as accurate or as good as the bigger
brothers that cost a couple grand as a base price.

I had a first hand experience getting a machine that cost me ~$900 (and it wasn't a china-knockoff) yet the performance a let down.
(and certainly wasn't able to get any PCBs milled using it!)
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DAB over 9 years ago

Great show Ben,

You provided some really good basic advice for anyone considering buying or using a CNC machine.

Thanks
DAB
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Former Member over 9 years ago

What is the name of the white material that Ben loves to use on his CNC?
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