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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "sml_caerus" <sml.caerus@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all, maybe someone point me in a good direction here. I am
> looking for a CNC / Milling machine to mill my own prototype PCB's
> with. As more and more of my prototypes are SMT's, this now seems
as
> a wise investment. As I am not doing anything in production like
> quantities, just my own design/prototyping, these things can cost
> into insane amounts.
>
> I have seen kits, and pricing ranging from $500 and up for various
> machines.
>
> 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.
>
> Look forward to getting some feedback, and hopefully a milling
> machine very soon !!
>
> Thanks
>
> shawn
>
Have a look at ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/A30874-T-Tech-7000S-Quick-Circuit-Prototyping-PCB-
Assy_W0QQitemZ330175085208QQihZ014QQcategoryZ58293QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ
rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Q-tech starting at 250 $ buy now 999$
also ELEKTOR has a low cost kit for a cnc PCB driller
I hope this helps
Paul