Thread: Advice/recommendations about new equipment for our machine shop
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Re: Advice/recommendations about new equipment for our machine shop
on low budget, a lathe is probably the best way to spend your money. It's really nice to have a mill, but you really don't need one to make a good robot... you may want to look into getting a waterjet sponsor or something along those lines: then you can design the parts you need and get them done for you (and maybe get a nice tour as well).

if you end up getting a mill, Tormach is good
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