Looking for a quality setup for a new user
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Looking for a quality setup for a new user
Hi, I'm a new member and need lots of help. I'm looking to retire soon and want something to keep be busy and make some cash. I've been a welder and fabricator most my life. I'm looking to make signs, art and possibly small parts. A 4x4 table would be more than large enough and I'd be looking to cut SS, aluminum & black with a max of 1/4 material. At first I thought plasmacam was a possibility then I learned all the extras you had to buy to get up and running. Can someone suggest a good system that is complete. I'm sure I'll have many more questions but I figured this was the best one to start with. Since I'll be retiring my budget will be limited. thanks
- acourtjester
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Re: Looking for a quality setup for a new user
Welcome aboard, as a welder and fabricator why not build your own, many here have done that. Not only do you save but learn more about the CNC process, it allows you to have the options you want too. You control the quality and no trucking costs, your choice.
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: Looking for a quality setup for a new user
Not knowing enough about the cnc process I'd prefer to go with something proven to work.
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Re: Looking for a quality setup for a new user
good read here for you to understand
http://linuxcnc.org/docs/devel/html/pla ... rimer.html
buying a system can tie you to a black box and manufacturer to whom you are reliant for parts repairs and development or their software and any bugs you may occasionally find
http://linuxcnc.org/docs/devel/html/pla ... rimer.html
buying a system can tie you to a black box and manufacturer to whom you are reliant for parts repairs and development or their software and any bugs you may occasionally find
- djreiswig
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Re: Looking for a quality setup for a new user
Bulltear tables are well built and CandCNC controls are top notch.
https://starlabcnc.com/
https://starlabcnc.com/
2014 Bulltear (StarLab) 4x8
C&CNC EtherCut
Mach3, SheetCam, Draftsight
Hypertherm PM65
Oxy/Acetylene Flame Torch
Pneumatic Plate Marker, Ohmic, 10 inch Rotary Chuck (in progress)
C&CNC EtherCut
Mach3, SheetCam, Draftsight
Hypertherm PM65
Oxy/Acetylene Flame Torch
Pneumatic Plate Marker, Ohmic, 10 inch Rotary Chuck (in progress)