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    What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Hey guys,

    Im looking for a cnc that can make engravings or cutting on 1/16”-1/8” thick of steel sheet and is at least 24”x24” of working area.

    One of my main products is an aprox. 24”x12” target (example attached) which I want to custom make.

    Any suggestions or comments are gladly appreciated.




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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Laser fiber cutting or plasma cutter is a good optional.
    fiber 1000w laser metal cutting machine cutting 2mm thickness stainless steel and 3mm diameter hole
    https://youtu.be/VcvDOtGZm6E

    Plasma
    Cnc plasma metal cutting machine cutting steel door
    https://youtu.be/W3UPgyO6Xjc

    Steel engrave , how about engrave area ? then suggest laser marking or air marking
    Fiber 20w Laser marking machine 1
    https://youtu.be/1AI3n90FndU

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Just want to know, what price range is this fiber laser machine ?

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Quote Originally Posted by allencncrouter View Post
    Laser fiber cutting or plasma cutter is a good optional.
    fiber 1000w laser metal cutting machine cutting 2mm thickness stainless steel and 3mm diameter hole
    https://youtu.be/VcvDOtGZm6E

    Plasma
    Cnc plasma metal cutting machine cutting steel door
    https://youtu.be/W3UPgyO6Xjc

    Steel engrave , how about engrave area ? then suggest laser marking or air marking
    Fiber 20w Laser marking machine 1
    https://youtu.be/1AI3n90FndU
    What price range are these laser fiber cnc’s on?


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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    chinese fiber lasers like those are 25-60k.
    the marking machines are 6-15k. the big machine can mark too, but its going to be much slower at it.

    i looked into them already

    your part there is definitely a laser part, cnc routing/milling would be far more expensive and time consuming.

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    It's not always worthwhile to do every job in-house. People who buy these laser cutters (and abrasive water-jet cutters) need to find work for them to do, in order to pay for them, and they often make it quite affordable for their clients. Call around; you might be surprised how cheap it is to have someone else do this for you.
    Andrew Werby
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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Quote Originally Posted by awerby View Post
    It's not always worthwhile to do every job in-house. People who buy these laser cutters (and abrasive water-jet cutters) need to find work for them to do, in order to pay for them, and they often make it quite affordable for their clients. Call around; you might be surprised how cheap it is to have someone else do this for you.
    I made server mother board holders for our render farm, and i got the first 8 parts for $125cdn. the rest will be $4cdn each. 0.060 galvanised sheet. That's including 4 bends.
    so yeah, its really cheap to outsource laser cutting thin steel.

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    how about send a email to me ? [email protected]

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Quote Originally Posted by allencncrouter View Post
    how about send a email to me ? [email protected]
    probably cause hes looking in the 2-5k range

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    suggest high worthy plasma cutter +100A power .
    2mm carbon steel with China Huayuan 100A power ,cutting speed 5000mm/m ,
    https://youtu.be/gvJS_CV5rAA

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Hello, have you bought a suitable machine now? In my opinion, a plasma cutting machine is a good choice: https://forsuncnc.com/cnc-plasma-cutter/

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    There are a lot of great options out there that you can buy. CNC laser cutters are usually expensive items but now you can buy a decent one for under $1000. BOBCnc E4 is a great and perhaps the most suitable option. Still this laser engraver needs to be assembled first and has a wooden base. If your budget for a laser cutter is even below $500, I'll leave a link below that may help you out in that regard.
    https://woodymanreviews.com/best-las...ter-under-500/

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Warmly welcome Russian customers to come to our company for acceptance of the BCAM plasma cutting machine.Plasma cutting machine is widely used in automobiles, locomotives, pressure vessels, chemical machinery, nuclear industry, general machinery, engineering machinery, steel and other industries.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQj6IoaKgmU

    If you are interested in this plasma cutter, please contact me.
    email:[email protected]
    our webbsite: www.bcamcnc.com

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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    Hi,

    For your problem, I think this CNC high speed fiber metal engraving laser marking machine is a good choice, because it is deeply loved by many customers and order, please contact me, at any time for your service.


    My Gmail: [email protected]

    I'm looking forward to meeting you in no time.

    Nicole.
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    Re: What affordable CNC can I buy?

    i would not recommend any of bobs cnc products they are junk made of plywood and very underpowered if you are looking at $2k usd range there are some good options much better than bobs... millright mega V XL... ebay 6090 w/4axis cnc... cnc4newbie newcarve... onefinity woodworker...bulkman 3d workbee 1515 or queenbee pro 1515

    these are all decent opttons avail today for a first timer beginner and all about $2k or lower in price.

    all of these options will cut plastics wood easily and light cuts in alum and maybe very very very light cuts in steel

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