Don't compare prices of a machine with a Italian spindle and a tool changer with a machine that has a china spindle and no tool changer.
Any machine with a full Toolchanger is a professional built and much more expensive than basic cnc router.
I bet it you buy a basic 1200 x 2400 domestic with No spindle you can get a machine for a under $18K. Then add a cheap spindle to it if thats what you prefer.
You know that a china spindle won't last very long compared to a Colombo or HSD or even a Portercable
I've been called to fix china machines here in canada with those china inverters and the best thing to do is pull it off toss it. Then put a japanese inverter that are about the same price.
Why are labour cost so high there. Are they all union? I pay about $14/hour in my shop.
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