Making an informed decision to buy a machine that I can use for my largely varying needs, that I can use to the best of my limited ability. Understanding the differences between the types of machines. C-frame - fixed gantry - moving gantry
Looking for verification that I'm I understanding whats going on with these tools. Of course looking for info, so I pick a machine that will give me the best bang for my buck.
For the lack of a better term. Hobby grade. Not asking the can-of-worms question. What is the best "" insert blank "" machine for me.
I understand there is always a compromise for any type of machine. Choosing the type of machine that fits my non production use for those " I wish I had this - or - If I had "this" I would be able to do it , with 1 that I can afford and not be to overkill. To add real life experience to my Google searching and reading.
Opening up my ability to DIY. A way to use what I have and modifying what I have into what I need.
The C-frame machines use a smaller footprint, allows high precision. The downside is the machines weight it needs for it's precision. The cost of new and used machines, with, but not able to find smaller machines in my hobby grade needs.
A moving gantry machines has a larger foot print. Also needing to be aware of weight and momentum of the moving gantry. Working with / around the gantry's higher center of gravity inertia / momentum. The costs can be lower then all the others. 1 great plus is I can find machines in the hobby grade size, which I can upgrade with my growing needs.
Lastly the fixed gantry / bridge machine has about the same footprint of the moving gantry. Lowering the high center of gravity inertia to the lower moving work bed. Again the downside of not able to find smaller inexpensive machines that I feel confidant to upgrade to my needs.
Is my I close to summing up the differences of these machines ¿?¿