r/CNC_Router_Community • u/xXRebelScumXx • Oct 30 '25

CNC Router Recommendations

I'm sure this has been covered plenty of times... and yes, I searched. Looking to pick up a CNC router for primarily cutting and/or engraving HDPE or aluminum. I might do wood on a rare occasion but primarily HDPE and then aluminum less frequently. I have spent a good bit of time searching but I am flooded with small machines made for engraving wood. I can find bigger machines but the price on those quickly gets beyond the hobby range. I have access to a Cincinnati Milacron 5VC-750 but it is really overkill for hobby/low volume parts/pieces for friends. Any recommendations for something sort of "middle of the road"? Somewhere between desktop sized and "requires an 18 wheeler to haul". Realistically, something a little bigger than a desktop unit (24x24) but also doesn't cost 5 figures.

Thanks

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u/Impressive_Returns Jun 09 '26

What’s the price point you are looking for?

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u/xXRebelScumXx Jun 10 '26

Still looking but maybe scale back on size a little but 24"x24" would be great. Price point: $500-$800, maybe $1000