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2nd March 2024, 08:47 AM #1New Member
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Desktop cnc
hi all, I am thinking about getting a desktop CNC 1000 X 1000 cutting area or 1500 X 1500 cutting area for small timber pieces and also sheet goods like door panels etc. has anyone had experience with such cncs and would you recommend them as a good investment for a small business?
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2nd March 2024, 11:47 AM #2Woodworking mechanic
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Most units are sold with dimensions being the outer footprint excluding motors, drag links etc. you loose about 200 to 225mm between footprint and cutting area.
Here are some common size showing footprint vs cutting area
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For larger cutting areas, you may need to go custom built unless you want to spend $$$$$ on a semi industrial unit.
I have a smaller, self built unit which I use for my own hobbies/ builds. I haven’t tried making money from it yet.
Don’t forget, on top of the unit itself you will need software, CNC bits etc whose costs add up quickly.
i answered a similar post and supplied a number of Australian suppliers. I’ll try and find it and post a link.
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CNC router purchase assistance/advice pleaseLast edited by Lappa; 2nd March 2024 at 11:50 AM. Reason: Added a link
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7th March 2024, 08:40 PM #3Senior Member
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I've not seen much between the various suppliers with regard to price. My supplier has moved on from providing hobby units and moved into the mid range units for the 24k and above figure. Given its open source design I can still get parts as needed from the maker store and other sites.
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9th March 2024, 12:06 PM #4Woodworking mechanic
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I am not entirely sure. xyzcarve was the supplier.
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