Your inference that Chinese machines are inferior is way off the mark!
" Quote -Don't compare prices of a machine with a Italian spindle and a tool changer with a machine that has a china spindle and no tool changer.
Any machine with a full Toolchanger is a professional built and much more expensive than basic cnc router." End Quote.
As i stated previously - Our first machine purchased has a HSD Spindle. It is a 1500 x 3000 machine with Manual Tool Changer and cost us $20,000 landed. Bargain in my book!!! We have had it in operation for near on 2 years. It is an absolute ripper, RELIABLE machine!
Why would i want to pay $18,000 for a 1200 x 2400 machine without a Spindle? I can buy a 1200 x 2400 machine with a Spindle for under $10,000 Landed and in our workshop. ( and i did just that! )
You bung crap on the Chinese inverters - yet they are either Delta or Fuling brand. You probably use the same ones on USA manufactured machines.
Labour costs are so high here due to the greed that exists in our Western Societies. Probably a result of the Union movement. The same greed that has Websites built by a professional here for $2,500 -$3,000 when you can get one built by an Indian for $200. I doubt that a skilled person here would get out of bed in the morning for $14 per hour.
Anyway, i do not wish to argue with you. I would rather buy local myself if the price is reasonable.
But i can confirm that the Chinese machines that i have bought are very strong machines, extremely well built and incredible value for money!
FWIW, a 1300 x 2500 CNC Router with 8 piece Carousel Tool changer, Yaskawa Servo Motor, Vacuum Table and Pump is USD $25,000.
Rocket.