Which CNC for engraving please?

[lukekout]

Hi, can someone help me which cnc for engraving?
This is my favorite: https://www.sainsmart.com/products/...08qWmxteCoOBMsKT54CsSt1cSRXlHiUxoCd4YQAvD_BwE

max budget 800 USD.

thx for your time and advises.

 

[paul ron]

that machine looks nice. there were several conversations about these machines and ratted even less expensive systems in comparison.

try using the search feature here to locate the threads. i believe they were in the tools and cadd section of this site.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Hi, can someone help me which cnc for engraving?
This is my favorite: https://www.sainsmart.com/products/...08qWmxteCoOBMsKT54CsSt1cSRXlHiUxoCd4YQAvD_BwE

max budget 800 USD.

thx for your time and advises.

I assume you want to use it for metal carving?

 

[lukekout]

I assume you want to use it for metal carving?

no, for wood carving manily, sir

 

[Jack Sparrow]

no, for wood carving manily, sir

that machine that you showed in your post is for metal carving. You should be able to get something cheaper if all you are doing is wood.
Just my opinion, of course.

 

[remzibi]

no, for wood carving manily, sir

In that case, any of CNC will work fine for You, even DIY, the wooden ones, or 3D printed machines. In fact first parameter You have to choose, is the dimensions of working surface - that is most important, bigger - better . Also spindle power, surely should be more than 500W, bigger - better. Also choose spindle cutter holder, ER11 I recommend, however for bigger machines ER16 or ER20 will do the job.

 

[lukekout]

thanks a lot guys, but i supposed i need really accuracy machine about 0.01 mm... so any tips pls?

I'm attaching a picture of what I'd like to do. (from master ShipModel Ideas)

 

[remzibi]

..... i supposed i need really accuracy machine about 0.01 mm... so any tips pls?

Well, in fact, all small machines will provide 0.02 accuracy without problems, and it doesn't matter if working space will be 100x200mm or 400x600mm (working space = price) . To get proper accuracy most important is spindle quality (no backlash) and cutter holder (no wobbling) , so any quality ER11 spindle will do the job.
Few years ago I made DIY wooden router with printed parts, as a test of various mechanical solutions, surprisingly that machine gave me 0.03mm accuracy (still working well) , so any factory machine with quality spindle will provide better accuracy.

 

[MThomas]

You might wish to look into this one. It's within your budget and people seem to really like it. There's also a lot of videos on you tube about this brand machine. Check them out. As for accuracy? A lot of that will depend on you going through a learning curve and figuring out the proper "Feeds and Speeds" for the cutting tools you will be using on the different densities of different wood species. There 'will' be a learning curve involved. Don't expect to open the box and start making 'perfect' carvings from day one. "Not going to happen with 'any' machine!"

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