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    WTB CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine...im new to this

    A friend of mine and myself are looking into getting a CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine. Both of us are new to this so any input on machines that would be a good buy or any advise would be greatly appreciated. Nothing to big and prefer to stay under $1000 if possible but at the same time we want a good machine we can rely on.

    Thank you

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    Re: WTB CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine...im new to this

    Are you talking about a laser cutter or a router?
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    Re: WTB CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine...im new to this

    what would be the difference?

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    Re: WTB CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine...im new to this

    The laser cuts with a strong beam of light. The router cuts with a spinning tool.
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    [QUOTE=awerby;1650328]The laser cuts with a strong beam of light. The router cuts with a spinning tool.[/QUOTE

    Honestly we are open to anything. I take it laser is better?

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    Re: WTB CNC Acrylic engraving/cutting machine...im new to this

    Lasers make cuts in acrylic with nicer edge quality than a router does. But a router is more versatile, especially if you get beyond cutting-out work. You can do 3D cutting with a router, which isn't really possible with a laser.

    I don't think you'll find a very good router or laser in the price range you've set; though. There are machines that cheap, mostly from China, that will claim the ability to do all sorts of things. But a good machine you can rely on will cost more.
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