I'm looking for some other people input...

We have a couple hi-speed machines 12000 / 20000 rpm ...

But i was thinking about engraving using a single tool to complete top side of inserts using dynamic tool paths

that could be ran bodiless (lights out machining)

What are the chances of making our own machine ... 24" X 24" with a budget of $10,000.

servo's directly to ball screw ,,and NSK Rail Pillow Blocks ...

with mach3 controller .... What type of speeds for feed be possible ...

I know I could buy 4 around $40,000... But thinking we could build even better machine 4 our needs...



any input would be great ,,,,

thx