Quote Originally Posted by Caprirs View Post
Does the $10K budget include all necessary tooling, workholding, etc.? In other words, is the goal to have the first chunk of metal affixed to the table with a tool in the spindle for $10K? Or is $10K just for the machine?
$10K just for the machine. I won't run out of money...the problem is finding a machine tool that meets the .001 precision with a 2HP spindle motor without any problems. It is starting to look like I will need to build my own...start with a new knee mill and build my own CNC system...the electronics is actually a piece of cake for me.