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Re: Building a robotics lab
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Originally Posted by Munchskull View Post
I would personally suggest adding a CNC plasma cutter to your list. Great for sheet metal parts like gussets and belly pans.
A good CNC router is far better than a CNC plasma cutter. A CNC router has miles better accuracy and precision. Aluminium is just not a great material to plasma cut, it has a strong tendency to warp due to its thermal characteristics.
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