Avid CNC 48x48 PRO (Concerned About Mach 4)
Quick Question for those in the know. Looking at getting the AVID CNC PRO 48x48 with the Nema 34 Option, Spindle, Etc...
Looking at about 11,000 for the machine. I am about 90% sold on the machine. I also like if I grow I can convert to 48x96 easily.
Anyhow prior to finding AVID I was pretty set on a Camaster. The Stinger 1 24x48 is 8K base price, then by the time you add the spindle, laser and a few other options you are at 10-11k and still have a benchtop machine that's 24x48
Step up to the Stinger II and you can get a 36x48 which base starts at 12k so you are at least at 15k with the options.
At the end of the day my only hangup is Mach 4 - I know Camaster uses WinCNC and that appears to be a much better controller.
I come from running some HAAS CNC machines and Takisawa Lathes. I know both the HAAS control and Fanuc G-Code.
I plan to design in Fusion 360 and create my post from there as well.
Ay thoughts of opinions? This will be in my home shop and used for a side business. Basically routing custom inlay cutting boards, Realtor gifts, some furniture and other misc items as I get more creative. I would rather make the deep initial investment in a machine that can do more than I need it to, until the time comes I need that
Any thoughts on my ramblings? I'm just concerned about Mach 4 really.