[LarryP]

This will be a dedicated machine.
It will need to mill (router) a flat surface on the side of an egg shaped item.
Change tools, go back and engrave that same spot with a logo.
The engraving will be done with a 1-2 m/m dia. cutter approx. 2 m/m deep.
No reloading of items.
The items are approximately 3 1/2" tall X 3" wide with a flat bottom, they will be laying on their side in fixture of my own design.
I am in need of a turn-key machine.
Table size 2' X 4' to start?
The material does not require any cooling other than air.
Will also need another dedicated machine to do just the bottoms, no tool changer,maybe.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Larry

[LeeWay]

Why two machines? If you are going to have a table that large, you can setup multiple fixtures and do a bunch of parts at once. Also, you could use two spindles or routers on the same gantry with different tools installed. That would prevent a tool change. One machine, two spindles.

[cabnet636]

camaster makes the mini cobra in any size you want, you could have the three head x3 z or a tool changer, i have the x3 next week i can show you online.

jim

www.camaster.com

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAfX3BDPW8"]YouTube - Camaster 1500ipm movement test[/ame]

my machine

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jh5K338Tp0"]YouTube - second tool change[/ame]

[ger21]

What's your budget? A tool changer alone is typically close to $10,000.

[LarryP]

10k for a changer???
Way too much for me...
Are two heads really cheaper than a changer?
Now we are talking...
Budget is negotiable with the people I talked to Thursday...
I need to set up & run some machining process' for them...
Filled out the form on the commercial router thing waiting for them to get me some numbers...
Thanks for the information folks...
The video was very enlightening.
A 2 head machine would be outstanding for the one setup as there are two process. ( flat a spot then engrave that area)
A single head machine would be for a completely different process. (engrave on a flat surface)
I am always open for suggestions...
Thanks Folks please keep them coming...