[HH] BoXZY CNC machine

[Bill Bogstad]

On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 5:13 AM, Greg London <email at greglondon.com> wrote:
>
> You should be able to put a laser cutter on any printbot.
>
> Milling, though, would need a sturdier machine than average.
> which might explain why these machines are quite a bit more expensive.
> The frame is solid aluminum and it uses ballscrews for movement.

What are the pros and cons of  traditional milling (cutting edges
requiring physical
contact) versus laser micro-milling (i.e. laser ablation with a pulsed
laser)?  I suppose
debris removal with a laser could be problematic depending on the material being
worked.   Any other issues?

Bill Bogstad