Hello everyone, I am new to the forum, but I've been reading it for quite a while.
I went to school for machining (2 yrs) and also watchmaking school. I worked as a machinist for a few years now I am looking to make 1 of a kind watches (annual production under 12 pieces a year) So I am very familiar with G & M , CAD/CAM and hand finishing to very tight tolerances. I know I will have to burnish and finish all the parts by hand and I don't want to spend too much money at first (under 1000.00 up to 3000.00 would be nice!)
I will be cutting thin steel no thicker than 0.5 mm (as thin as 0.2) and also softer metals such as brass and german silver up to 2mm thick 40 mm square.
Question #1- Will I gain more accuracy with an engraver and can it be cheaper? Or is it better to go with a machine like the Taig Micro Mill? (any machine suggestions)
I am currently looking at the Taig with 10,000 rpm micro mill, around $2000.00
Question #2- What additional factors or other machines should I consider?
Any help is much appreciated,
Thanks everyone in advance.  |