[Jewelry making - Article 00138] - Re: [Orchid] 3D CNC Systems

[Jesse Kaufman]

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Hi Mike,

    I don't have experience with the mills you mentioned, so my comments
    are only intended to be things to be aware of, in general. With the
    substantial investment in a CNC mill, a comparision of milling
    accuracy is really important. Ask for samples of one of your more
    intricately detailed SolidWorks models to be made, so you can see and
    compare a level of accuracy related to your design needs. Precise and
    clean milling of text on modulated surfaces is a good test. The CAM
    software must be designed to negotiate this accuracy, so be sure you
    are getting the same CAM package used to make the sample. Ask about
    training and tech support, as well as if CAM software is included.
    Price is often associated with quality of parts & how well they
    fit/work together. 

    Lower end machines may have a certain amount of "backlash". A hobbist
    level mill can be a money pit to retrofit in order to produce a
    workable model, so it's good that you're doing this research! 


Best regards,
Jesse Kaufman
CAD/CAM Technology
Handcrafted Originality
www.jdkjewelry.com



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