In the beginning of September IndustryArena will publish a new eMagazine due to the major trade fair EMO 2019. And for this reason we need the help of our high-experienced members.
We want to know your opinion and want to release the following poll-results in our magazine. Please join the poll and post an enlightening comment below, some of the best comments will be published as well. Here´s our request:


Where does the hobby use end for you and where does the professional one begins?

Hobbyists decide very often for a CNC selfmade kit and not for a machine from a professional manufacturer. One point is certainly the cost, because even for little money you can buy a kit. And for private users, investing in a branded machine is often impossible without a bank credit, so many users prefer kits. But does this bill always work out or have the results of a DIY machine mostly nothing to do with professional working?
And possibly it can be worthful, that professional machine manufacturers usually guarantee and offer repair and spare parts service and in case of a machine defect someone who can help is reachable. Or are you able to repair most malfunctions that occur by yourself?

We would like to hear your opinions. For what kind of work is a DIY machine the better, because cheaper alternative and for what kind of work is so much accuracy required, that it´s usually unreachable with a DIY machine? Is it possible to earn his own bread with a selfmade machine or is it only good enough to pursue a hobby?

Please answer and furthermore please tell us the essential information what kind of practical use is on your side.