Not that I am that experienced, but from what I have heard, a PC controlled machine is easier and cheaper to maintain. Get some quotes on retrofitting a machine and compare the cost. I would guess your dollar would go a lot further with a retro fitted machine too. Worsted case scenario, lets imagine every servo, and servo driver failed and the computer blew up. It would cost no more than $3000 to replace the lot, unlike having to spend $2000 just for a memory card on a proprietary machine. |