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Unread 13-06-2010, 11:45
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Re: Mill or Lathe...

If your team has way too much money, I would suggest a CNC Machine. It uses a computer to control servos and motors and mills according to the CAD drawing you give it. This is how teams go about getting their delicious chasis.

If you don't feel like spending $30,000 go with a combo mill/lathe.
Our team uses a Smithy 3-in-1. It works extremely well and is good for almost every job (custom shafts, rings for clips, milling swerve drive modules).