Boat shop

[cdpaine]

Hi,

Looking to upgrade shop with a commercial cnc. Don't have a clue on what to look for pro's cons? Can you help!!! We are looking at a 5 axes Busellato with nested table and pods. Maybe 5 x 20 table. What cnc is the industry standard or the best? We do a lot of custom work panel, carvings, radius, ect.. Is there any internet sites with reviews of cnc's?

Thanks

[lakeside]

BEFORE BUYING NEW LOOK FOR USED HERE JUST ONE LINK IF YOU GO NEW LOOK AT HAAS FADAL AND THE BEST BUT TWICE AS MUCH(WORTH THE MONEY)MATSUURA
http://www.machinetools.com/MT/machi...p&groupid=8004

http://www.machinetools.com/MT/machi...hineClass=used

[ger21]

We looked at Busselato when we bought a machine 7 years ago. They are excellent machines, but not the cheapest. Biesse also makes a very good machine. My advice is to spend several months doing research. Have your salesman show you machines in your area doing similar type work with the machines they're selling. Don't blindly trust what salesman tell you, either. You should probably also be looking at software packages if you're not using anything presently.

You might also want to ask around in the WoodWeb forums. http://www.woodweb.com/SiteMapForums.html/

[lakeside]

Originally Posted by ger21 Don't blindly trust what salesman tell you, either. http://www.woodweb.com/SiteMapForums.html/

Never trust a salesman and a little crying and lying can save a lot of money.Remember there is a huge mark-up built in to any machine and you know they will lie to you

[ger21]

I wasn't talking about the price. Make sure that they SHOW you that the machine will do what you need it to do.

[lakeside]

I was not only talking about price but performance at a company that I worked for once the wanted to buy a used machining center that had ridged tapping. The salesman said it did. When it showed up at the shop it did not and the same salesman said it's the buyer responsibility to inspected before shipping. Guess what they still need to buy a machine that has ridged tapping

[ger21]

Btw, these are woodworking machines he's talking about.

[lakeside]

Originally Posted by cdpaine Hi, Looking to upgrade shop with a commercial cnc. Don't have a clue on what to look for pro's cons? Thanks

The first question you need to decide. Is do you need a machine for just wood or will you be looking for a machine, to cut aluminum and stainless steel. Where as your work will be on boats. The two machines are not the same monster.

[ger21]

The Busselato he mentioned is a woodworking machine.

[lakeside]

my post was pro's and con' of commercail cnc. Both can cut wood and only one can cut stainlees. That the only point I'm trying to make. It would not be the first time someone thought that the monsters are the same, that all

[ger21]

From my perspective, the question was always about wood.

[lakeside]

I see your point completely and agree with you have a nice day