Need Help!- In need of a metal-capable machine for around $3000

[Cosworth]

Hello all,

I've been looking for a machine capable of milling metal (mostly aluminum) along with plastic and wood. I've been given a budget of about $3000, though I may be able to go a little higher. The workable table size should be about 2 feet by 2 feet minimum, and only a couple inches of Z travel is needed.

If anyone would be able to give any suggestions on a machine, any help would be appreciated.

[CNCRim]

Too bad, two years ago I know a fellow I used to work with, ask me to selling his CNC Lagun machine for $50(yes it's still in working condition). I think he still have it, but ........


Anyway, why don't look up Enco they should have some thing in your budget.

[chinacut]

Dear ,
Glad to meet you on CNC ZONE.
Dear, for your work , you can use our JCUT-6090A cnc machine , please check the information of this machine in our ebay , the link is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT, this machine now we just offer at 2888USD , and offer free shipping cost.

Dear, as you want to miller metal , so the spindle of the machine i suggest you had better choose 2.2kw , and no problem we can make the z travel at a couple inches. ok , please send your email address or skype or msn to me ,then i will send some pictures of the machine and samples to your email box. thanks in advance.

My msn is chinacut@hotmail.com
skype: wdzhangying
Phone: 0086-531-82374653
Regards
Mandy

[Cosworth]

We purchased a JCUT-6090A last fall, and while it has performed well overall, not everything is level. There is an angle of about 1/16 of an inch Z over 16 X inches and about 1/32 of an inch Z over 16 Y inches. Due to this, I'm left prying the 'padding' off of the table's aluminum extrusions and will soon be sanding the hardened glue off so I can glue down strips of lexan, which will be machined flat relative to the bit.

This machine has worked fine for most things, but this issue has delayed circuit board engraving for the time being.