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  1. 11-22-2008, 05:42 AM #1
    ajm11
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    intro cnc

    Im a college student, mech engineer. been workin with mills and lathes for a while understand the basics. now i got the mechanical basics of a cnc well established. my question is what would it take to get the following design to handle soft metal such as aluminum, and what would it cost

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy...lling-Machine/
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  2. 11-25-2008, 04:07 AM #2
    lsalme
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    DIY CNC

    Take a look at some of these.
    http://www.crankorgan.com/pics.html
    The cost and ability of your diy cnc to cut aluminum depends on how resourceful you are and the rigidity of what you put together.
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