Machine Tool Suggestions

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by JohnFogarty

building this CNC router or buying another one (with Bosch FMS instead of 80x20 (don't know how easy that would be yet.)
http://www.kronosrobotics.com/krmx02

I built a 27x50 version of the KRMx02 and I find it to be just about perfect for FRC type fabrication of aluminum and other materials (Polycarbonate, wood, plastics).

There are a few minor changes I'd make if I built a second one, but overall I am very happy. Let me know if I can answer any questions.

If you plan on cutting aluminum, be aware that you will require compressed air to manage the machining chips and some kind of coolant system (such as a mist cooler)

Also must haves include a shop-vac for dust management, a computer to run it all, AND an investment in time to learn how to operate the thing. I guarantee you will break bits if an unskilled operator feeds it G-Code. The learning curve is not that steep.