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I get a lot of emails asking me the cost of my setup. This is a difficult question since it depends on what you consider a "setup."
For example, I consider the mill, basic tooling, CAD/CAM/CNC software, measuring equipment, workbench, holding equipment, computer, etc. etc, as my "setup." You almost "need" one to do the other.
The nice thing about building your own is you can do it in steps, little by little. To keep it simple, I would say for a 3 axes CNC model 54xx Sherline mill with CNC rotary table and basic software but NO accessories, you should expect to spend around $2,500. With other accessories I would say add another $1,000-$2,000 Overall, I would say I have close to $5,000 in my CNC mill and manual lathe. I would say I have around $5,000 in my CNC Router. Luckily I am able to use many things inter-changeable (software, tooling, etc.)
For example, I consider the mill, basic tooling, CAD/CAM/CNC software, measuring equipment, workbench, holding equipment, computer, etc. etc, as my "setup." You almost "need" one to do the other.
The nice thing about building your own is you can do it in steps, little by little. To keep it simple, I would say for a 3 axes CNC model 54xx Sherline mill with CNC rotary table and basic software but NO accessories, you should expect to spend around $2,500. With other accessories I would say add another $1,000-$2,000 Overall, I would say I have close to $5,000 in my CNC mill and manual lathe. I would say I have around $5,000 in my CNC Router. Luckily I am able to use many things inter-changeable (software, tooling, etc.)
EXPECT TO SPEND AROUND $2,500-$3,000 overtime FOR A BASIC CNC MILL SETUP
What’s this Gonna Cost Me?
