Hi there,

I'm brand new to this forum, and a watchmaker from the UK. Just got into CNC milling with a very cheap Chinese 4 axis mills, which is fine for making anything down to a 0.4mm mill. Anything smaller, and the spindle runoff is just too much (0.06mm).

I didn't expect anything more from the mill, as I paid under £1,000, but I need something that can handle a 0.2mm end mill without breaking it, and without breaking the bank.

Are there any recommendations for a small CNC milling machine (3 or 4 axis) that doesn't cost the world, and has a spindle runoff of 1/100 mm or less? Small size would be good as workshop space is limited. Budget of up to £10,000.

Any help is much appreciated.

Best regards,

Christian