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    Advice Needed- First CNC Mill for prototyping and small batch mfg in home shop

    I shouldn't have used the word automation. I didn't phrase that correctly, i didn't intend it from a robotics perspective, just from a cycle perspective on the mill itself...ie something with an ATC that can complete a full op without being touched. To be into a relatively fresh TM with ATC...
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    Advice Needed- First CNC Mill for prototyping and small batch mfg in home shop

    Thanks for all the replies, a lot to consider. It seems to hinge on whether i want to prototype or produce. A lot more machine needed for production, but what kills me about prototyping only is by the time you do the CAD, CAM, fixturing, etc. to make a proper prototype, you've done much of the...
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    Advice Needed- First CNC Mill for prototyping and small batch mfg in home shop

    Cliff notes: Haas TM series v Tormach 1100 v CNC Knee Mill for prototyping and low volume production in residential garage. 80% Aluminum, 20% stainless, $60k max budget (but would prefer to stay under if possible). Cost vs capability vs size. Details: I'm a workaholic with a small...
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