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It seems that the smaller bench top cnc packages are very expensive in comparison with the likes of the Chinese 6040 type with the only advantage being extra Z travel. Many of the smaller ones look so flexible in the z that I wouldn't be surprised if the Chinese machines actually performed better on materials like alu or softer steels. Why do people still go for the other options? I'm considering a 6040 just now but I'm a bit bothered by the other unknown. Not too worried about lack of support, I just want a nice capable machine and other than the restricted z travel the 6040 seems Ok? Plenty of folk machining alu and potential to flood it to improve further?

Thoughts?

if you want to cut wood , buy a router
if you want to cut metal , buy a mill
Simple !