Shopping on a $200K budget need suggestions.

[yank]

I work for a company that makes high end dental casework. we currently are running 2 5'x8' router type CNCs with 12 tools. Im new to the CNC market so im relying on this forums wealth of knowlege to point me in the right direction.


My criteria
-Cuts Solid surface, melamine, MDF, Plywood
-8-14+ tool holder
-12' length table (solid surface sheets are 12'x30")
-Now and Next tables
-Integrated Load and unload systems
-Works with Microvellum software
-Integrated dust collection (not necessary)
-High feed rate capabilities
-On the fly tool changes
-We cut alot of small parts (drawer boxes/Drawer fronts) that move easly so a good vacuum system or equivalent is necessary.
-at least 3 axis
-<$200,000
-Good customer support
-Good reviews


If there are any other good features i should be considering please let me know. Post up some makes and models you think best suit my criteria.

Thanks!

[cabnet636]

i am patrtial to my camasters and being totaly custom they fit my size well, take a look athe omnitech - selex or the weekes both have thier share of happy owners in this range of capacity

[yank]

Thanks. So far the main companies ive been looking at are Weeke Onsurd Holzher and Omnitech. Currently Onsurd has the lead in my pugh analysis but after i get a few answers from Omnitech they may take the lead.

Of the companies im looking at should i stay away from any in particular? Im new to the CNC world so im unsure of what companies to avoid.

[cabnet636]

lot more on this application and cnc usage here

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jim

[ger21]

I use a Morbidelli with a 5x12 table. It can unload up to 10' panels, but not 12'. We use two 25HP vacuum pumps. When cutting smaller drawer parts, we need to onion skin them. This is partially due to using 4x8 sheets, leaving 1/2 the table surface uncovered.
No problems cutting 1000+ ipm. 12 position tool changer.