CNC anyone ?

[weathervane]

Just curious if anyone uses a CNC machine to cut parts. Or if anyone draws parts in CAD. I am extremely new to the world of home based CNC. But its fun to learn.

-Andrew

[ray schrauwen]

It’s funny, I do CAD and just downloaded Autodesk Inventor. I don’t have a CNC machine but I was looking for work until my car just died.

Do you need a drawing?

I could use the practice since it’s been a while.

[nata2run]

I only use a CNC I would be lost without.

[boredom.is.me]

Ditto. I design and cut all of my own stuff... everything.

[weathervane]

Ok cool.

I have a machine here at the house. Not anything I could use to machine aluminum with. Mostly expanded PVC, balsa and foam.

-Andrew

[G3Studios]

Yep. Techno CNC router with auto tool changer and Trotec Speedy 400, 120 watt laser.

[weathervane]

OK, now I am so jealous. A laser is on my wish list. I don't think the wife would like it in the house though.
-Andrew

Yep. Techno CNC router with auto tool changer and Trotec Speedy 400, 120 watt laser.

[G3Studios]

OK, now I am so jealous. A laser is on my wish list. I don't think the wife would like it in the house though.
-Andrew

It's how we pay our bills, so it's kinda easy to talk the wife into new toys, (I mean equipment). Working on a larger higher power laser (400 watt) for next year. Heck I even talked her into adding 3000 s.f. to the shop last year.addition trusses.jpg

[weathervane]

Nice.
I priced out a 60X40 shop a few years ago. The wife wasn't real happy with the cost, so it didn't happen.

-Andrew