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11-21-2009, 07:25 PM #1
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CNC advice needed .
I was looking at this cnc router on Ebay.
Just wondering if anyone that knows about cnc machines could tell me if its a good deal, would it work ok for panel building using lexan or wood etc.
Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/12-x-16-x-4-ZENBO...item2ea9428e56
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11-21-2009, 08:55 PM #2
Re: CNC advice needed .
I have heard the Zenbots are OK. It looks better than the one I build from scratch and I have good results on lexan and wood (but I do use a 1HP Makita router).
If you want expert opinions, go to cnczone.com. Here is a positive post from an owner (mini version) http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread...ghlight=zenbot
There is also some youtube videos (just search zenbot) which will show you first hand the results.Grant D.
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11-22-2009, 05:08 AM #3
Re: CNC advice needed .
I'm looking into the same situation as yourself. Basically, it depends on what you want to do. If you're building a 737...then get a cnc router. If you're building a Spitfire, Corsair, or Lancaster...then get a Milling Machine and Lathe.
It says it all right there. An older aircraft has virtually no backlit panels, so everything is built raw and it takes some muscle to cut, so go with a milling machine. A modern aircraft has a ton of backlit stuff, so a cnc router...which is light duty is the way to go.
Chris.
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11-22-2009, 06:41 AM #4
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11-22-2009, 10:31 AM #5
Re: CNC advice needed .
I have the sable 2015, with a Kress 1050 mill
what I can see from the photo, the zenrobot is belt driven.
for acrylic and mdf I think you can get good results with it.
and 30 cm. is nice
this helped me a lot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOXY4O0UkRM
what I use:
Solidworks
Mastercam
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11-22-2009, 02:41 PM #6
Re: CNC advice needed .
Yes, those centering/zeroing probes are a MUST!
Grant D.
Nelson,B.C. Canada
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11-22-2009, 06:43 PM #7
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Re: CNC advice needed .
Thanks for the input guys !
I'm really leaning towords getting it.
Emailed the outfit selling it and asked what the best router for it was and the guy said the best all round router would be the Bosch colt palm router.
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11-22-2009, 08:46 PM #8
Re: CNC advice needed .
I wonder if you saw this machine on Ebay about 4 weeks ago. I won the auction and picked up this solid billet aluminium machine complete with steppers motors, controller and power supply for only AUD$875.00
To freight it from the East coast of Australia 4000km away was another AUD$470 which was a bit of a shock but well worth it I think now I have seen the machine 'in the flesh'! I have been looking at some CNC forums and many "experts" have recommended the Ozito 650watt 1/4 inch plunge router model - PRG-621V because of it's onboard variable speed controller. I bought two of them, one as a back up as they are only AUD$65.00 each!
I predict MyCockpit.org having it's own CNC forum soon!!!
Regards, GwynLast edited by Westozy; 11-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.
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11-23-2009, 12:09 AM #9
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Re: CNC advice needed .
Well I went and bought the Zenbot today .
Hope that learning curve isn't too high ! LOL
You may well need a seperate forum for CNC machines because I will most probably be looking for help.
Nice find Westozy,, looks like a nice machine.
I won't be looking on Ebay for a little while. Seems every time I buy something pricey,, I will without a doubt find the very same thing, for a lot cheaper, the very next day !! lol
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11-23-2009, 10:02 AM #10
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Re: CNC advice needed .
Hello,
Very knew to this forum... Wondering how did your CNC purchase went how was the quality of the machine?
I have been looking at a 2525 CNC Router from Vision Engraving & Routing Systems but if I can get a cheaper
one on e-bay why not. Just worried about how the quality is on a CNC machine from e-bay...
http://www.visionengravers.com/produ...r-machine.html
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