looking for a router

[Lareina]

ok, so I have decided on my channel letter bender now I need recommendations on routers. What is everyone using and why did you choose that machine? We are a regional sign shop that is full service. Been here since 1979. Don't want a junk machine that is slow but don't wanna spend 100,000 either. Thanks!

 

[FireSprint.com]

For basic 2d work, we liked our used Gerber Sabre 408. No optical registration, but the machine was tough and used they are under 15k usually.

 

[jtinker]

You can try those guys at that diy router website where you basically build your own. They give you all the instructions and a parts list. Personally I don't enjoy putting things together but if you do you'll save thousands

 

[ToTo]

depends on the substrate you’re going to use. 1000W milling or 300W?
Table size? Textile? Carbon? Plexi? Finish with diamond bit?

 

[bowtievega]

We purchased a used Multicam a couple years ago for around $55 k. Thing is a beast. 11hp spindle, 5' x 10' table. Runs and cuts awesome.

 

[billsines]

As a CNC guy myself, I will tell you, there are many, many, many options out there. You must ask yourself what all substrates you want to use it for. Application will determine machine.

EZ-Router is my preference, US made out of Texas. They have great hobby level machines that I can attest will outlast what you think they can do. They have one on Ebay all the time for around $14k.

Don't skimp on the vacuum hold down.

 

[Sandman]

If I could have afforded a Multicam I would have bought one. CAMaster is another American made brand I've heard is pretty good as well as Laguna. I went with EZrouter 7 years ago. My 5 x 10 is an all welded steel frame coming in at 1800 lbs. It's sturdy and powerful and a good value if you're looking to stay at the lower end but have a beefy machine. I bought mine with a vacuum hold down and a 5 hp Columbo spindle for around $16,000. For software your best bet for full function would be Artcam or Enroute. Vectric's Aspire is a light version of Artcam. They are several years behind Artcam but always adding features.

 

[czar2178]

Not trying to hijack this thread but I am also Looking for a Good CNC machine, I am torn between New or old and also brand. Seems like everyone I talk to direct me to multicamm and they keep telling me that is the only machine that is worth buying, obviously those are just opinions of theirs and I can't shed any light on it as I currently do not have or have ever used a CNC machine before.

My purpose for the machine is mainly for cutting substrates that come off my New Flatbed printer. An optical eye would be needed and i would be working on just about everything from foam cor, coroplast to acrylic and dibon and i am sure i will be expanding to more materials and more 2D work as I am considering expanding to making channel lettering

Sorry maybe I should have started my own thread lol

 

[Lareina]

Not trying to hijack this thread but I am also Looking for a Good CNC machine, I am torn between New or old and also brand. Seems like everyone I talk to direct me to multicamm and they keep telling me that is the only machine that is worth buying, obviously those are just opinions of theirs and I can't shed any light on it as I currently do not have or have ever used a CNC machine before.

My purpose for the machine is mainly for cutting substrates that come off my New Flatbed printer. An optical eye would be needed and i would be working on just about everything from foam cor, coroplast to acrylic and dibon and i am sure i will be expanding to more materials and more 2D work as I am considering expanding to making channel lettering

Sorry maybe I should have started my own thread lol

no need to apologize, I welcome the responses to your question as well

 

[Robert Gruner]

Czar2178

It would appear that Lareina needs a CNC Router for his application. You should check out the Summa America F Series Flatbed Cutters for your applications.

Bob Gruner

 

[Happyprinter]

Just purchased a new Multicam Apex with a 5’x 10’ table. Love it. Plenty if horsepower.

 

[JJM7288]

We have two AXYZ Pacer routers, great machines. We looked at Multicam but thought the Pacer superior.

 

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