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Re: CNC Options?
You should be able to do a base expertmill with quick change tooling (yes it does require special toolholders, but they're not too bad comparatively) for around $15k. I'm pretty sure...keep in mind I am an engineer and not sales, but that will be in the ballpark.
You can call our toll free number 1-800-221-2763 and ask to speak to an educational sales rep. and they can definately get you more info.
But I'll tell you this, we've cut all of our aluminum gear box brackets on our machines as well as tons of other small brackets and stuff...steel can be cut as well but it does require patience and small cuts. You can even make your own omni wheels if you stay around 5" diameter wheels. Lexan and other soft materials are no problem either.
intelitek has been making educational CNC machines for 20 years now, they're small, 110v, intuitive to use and very robust. Crashing the machine isn't a huge catastrophic thousand dollar mistake. You may lose your part and break a tool, but re-home the machine and you're ready to have another go at it.
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