I have had some success with Milling PCBs using a 3 axis CNC benchtop machine. I second the recommendation to visit the PCB forum on www.cnczone.com for a lot of good information.
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/4505361/sn/588202274/name/pcb_3.jpgMatt
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Jay" <elfchief-yahoo@...> wrote:
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> Howdy, homebrew folks.
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> I've done a bunch of googling, searched the homebrew PCB archives, and the like, and the information I've been able to find on this subject is... sparse. So, I figured I'd ask more directly.
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> I'm looking to spend probably a few thousand dollars in the near future for a CNC setup at home. Though not exclusively for them, PCBs is one of the things I'd like it to be able to do well.
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> Unfortunately there seems to be very few resources out there that list what setups are actually available, how they compare, that kind of thing. I can find a site here or a site there that give a little information, but frequently not enough to really be useful.
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> So, my question is... is anyone familiar with such a resource, that would list the options (specifically with PCB milling in mine), the pros and cons of each, etc? Or, does anyone have a cheat sheet they can post (or email) that at least lists the options?
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> I really appreciate any information that folks can toss my way.
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> Thanks!
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> -jay
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