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Re:CNC milling with open source software by dekhn on Friday January 18, 2019 @05:23PM (#18943670)
I have to repeat the points in this comment. I've worked extensively with low-cost CNCs, and they can't really do anything more than light engraving of aluminum and slow cutting of wood. There are some straightforward physical reasons for this (there is no cheap and fast replacement for mass and torque).
Re:CNC milling with open source software by aj7 on Friday January 18, 2019 @08:33PM (#18944690)
You’re absolutely right. If you’ve been around industrial grade equipment, it’s painful to watch hobbyists fiddle with equipment that is not very productive, and soon abandoned.
Re:CNC milling with open source software by Animats on Saturday January 19, 2019 @01:23AM (#18945631)
You don't even need a commercial product like a ShopBot. There are some good low-cost DIY projects and kits using Bosch palm routers. Repurposed 3D printer parts are far too wimpy for this.