Hello all. Im looking to get my first cnc router and have run a lot of stuff around in my head, also come up with a few questions along the way. Here is the scenario, I have a small cabinet shop looking to add a cnc to compliment my other machines. I am looking at the cnc router parts pro 5x10, nema 34 pnp system, artcam pro, and using a porter cable 7518 to get started. I would like the 3hp pnp spindle but thought the router would be good to start since this would not be cutting the bulk of my cabinet parts just some specialty parts and add some additional woodworking areas. If it looks like im pushing the router to hard then ill buy the spindle and use the router in my shop somewhere else, but if it works fine then use the extra cash for additional software or a vacuum table. With the router I was looking at $11,000 for this setup.
Questions:
1.I use some older Cabnetware and Cabinet Vision, the cutlist files and some optimization. Once setup and I decide to move the process from my panel saw to this cnc(after adding a spindle) what would it take to feed the parts to this router?
2.If I did the above would this be able to handle say 20 sheets of 3/4" ply in a day?
3.I have read of open loop machines losing steps and the cutting going crazy, is this a common thing with this level machine? Can it be prevented?
4.If there are other brands you would recommend please point me there. I liked the price point and positive reviews of cnc router parts, but havent bought anything yet.
Thank you for your help. Wanted a cnc for to long to mess up when I finally get one.