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Subject: Re: CNC / Milling Machine

From: "Chris Horne" <chris@...>
Date: 2007-10-11

>
> What I am wondering, does anyone have 1st hand experience with a
> desktop CNC/Milling machine I cause for my prototyping of SMT boards
> with, at a reasonable price. $4,000 to me is just way to expensive
> for a hobbyist, though something over or around $1,000 is something I
> would consider.

Shawn

4 x 6 is well within the capabilities of a retro fitted seig X1 micro-mill

and it is capable of proper machining of metal for panel cut-outs etc.
or whatever.

I believe you can get retro fitting kits rather than do what I did,
and make it up as you go along.

I won't include a link as plenty of things turn up on a google search


Chris