Hello everyone! To start off, let me share some of my background with you. I have recently started my own business that involves manufacturing certain goods. I am a skilled welder and have some experience with machines like CNC plasma cutters but have never worked with a mill before. I feel I have a decent understanding of how to operate such equipment enough to get myself started, but definitely am no expert. What I need help with is finding a reliable machine that will fit my needs and try to stay within my budget. My needs include:

  • Must be able to cut aluminum, medium-carbon steel, titanium, and magnesium.
  • It will mostly be used to produced aluminum parts.
  • Parts made on it may be up to 16" long.
  • Must be able to add 4th axis in the future.
  • My budget is about 10k, if there is a really good reason to go over that I will but not by very much.


I have been thinking the Syil X6 might be a good fit but I'm coming here hoping someone can show me what might be better. Feel free to ask questions if I didn't give enough info.

Thank You,
Eric.

P.S. The machine does not have to be new. If I am able to pick up a better but still RELIABLE used machine I will.