Try with HAAS TM1 vertical machining center it is araund 20.000$(Machine working area x720-y320-z460). About software browse on
www.delcam.com(Powermill,Powershape,Artcam). The control of the machine is very similar to FANUC and easy to use. If you need some cheeper software with similar capabilities try with
www.mastercam.com it is cheeper but it is more time conzuming for the same amount of work with an advantage of integrated CAD/CAM in same working area. I am mechanical engineer at METALFLEX CNC
company (moldmaking,diemaking company). If you need help about someting just write me on
karamitrov1@yahoo.com i can help you with lerning as much as you can without machine in your hands.