Cheap CNC machine, also called affordable CNC machine, is the CNC machine with relatively low price. Although we call it cheap, it may still cost over $1,500. Because it is a heavy machine capable of multiple functions, like cutting and engraving wood, stone, acrylic and any other materials. And they have the characteristics of high automation, high efficiency, high productivity and high precision just as the standard CNC machines. To celebrate the Christmas holiday and the coming New Year holiday, we are now providing a preferential price to our top 10 best selling CNC machines.
I have listed our top 10 cheap CNC machine below for your choice, including hobby CNC router, 3 axis and 4 axis CNC router, stone CNC router, laser cutter etc. Whether your are a CNC router beginner or a skilled workshop owner, you can find an affordable CNC machine here. Come to us now, we have prepared a discount for you.
The first cheap CNC machine I recommend is a hobby CNC router with a cutting area of 600mm*900mm. It is also known as mini CNC router, small CNC router or desktop CNC router. So this affordable CNC router occupies small floor area and is easy to move and use.
This cheap CNC router adopts integral cast iron frame, which is durable in use. It also adopts DSP A11 control system and 3kw Changsheng water cooling spindle, bringing good cooling effect and less noise. With Taiwan TBI ball screw for Z axis, this cheap CNC machine has the advantages of high precision and smooth transmission.
The 6090 mini CNC router is capable for many types of woodworking, letter cutting and sign engraving work. For example, small wood furniture, letters, gift boxes, crafts, company nameplates, signs, building models etc.
You can use this cheap CNC machine to work on solid wood, MDF, plywood, acrylic, plastic, rubber, stone, aluminum, copper and so forth. And you can use this cheap CNC machine to make Christmas decorations, like MDF hanging bells, acrylic snowflakes, wood Christmas tree ornaments etc.
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The second cheap CNC machine I’ll introduce is a 3 axis CNC router machine with the table size of 1300mm*2500mm (also known as 4ft*8ft). This is also one of our best selling CNC cutting machine. This cheap CNC machine is an entry-level cheap CNC router that adopts aluminum T-slot working table and 7kW Italy HSD air cooling spindle. And it is very cost-effective and good at 2D/3D wood carving and engraving work.
This affordable CNC router adopts Chinese WEIHONG control system, which is easy to operate. Designed with heavy-duty frame and gantry made of thick-enhanced steel, this cheap CNC machine operates very stably.
Besides, the aluminum T-slot worktable it uses is capable of fix materials firmly with fixtures. With features of low cost and flexible method, such worktable is suitable for work pieces of irregular shapes or hard-to-fix forms.
The upgraded version of Quality CNC Motion Controller of this cheap CNC machine works with high pulse frequency. So it is more accurate and stable to control the movement of gantry and spindle.
This cheap CNC router is capable for cutting, engraving and carving many types of materials. For example, carve Christmas patterns on a MDF board, cut out 3D snowflakes with acrylic, engrave Christmas and New Year themed wood signs, etc.
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The third cheap CNC machine I would like to introduce is 1212 4 axis ATC 3D wood CNC router. It is also a kind of mini CNC router or mini CNC engraving machine with table size of 1200*1200mm (4ft*4ft). Compared with basic mini CNC router, this cheap CNC machine can achieve more complex 3D wood engraving work, because of the rotary spindle.
This affordable CNC machine adopts 9kW Italy HSD air cooling spindle, which can swing from left to right up to 180 degree. Therefore, it is able to engrave patterns on wood material not only on top surface, but on both sides. Besides, this mini CNC engraving machine is equipped with automatic tool changer, which enables the router to change tools automatically during work process. This significantly saves tool changing time and manpower.
As it has small dimensions, this cheap CNC router occupies small floor area, and is very popular for personal business or workshops. And this cheap CNC machine is suitable for automatic woodworking of small 3D workpieces, long-time complex engraving and carving in wood or other materials such as acrylic, MDF, plastic, hardwood, etc.
You can use this cheap CNC machine to make various Christmas decorations, like wood Christmas tree ornaments, MDF reindeer or snowman ornaments, wood signs with engraved snowflakes and Merry Christmas on, etc.
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The fourth cheap CNC machine I want you to know is 1325 Linear ATC wood CNC router. This is one of our best cheap CNC router as well. Its working size is 1300*2500mm and adopts vacuum and T slot worktable, which can absorb the processing materials firmly on the table by vacuumizing. And all kits of this cheap CNC router adopts famous brand and high quality products.
For example, the Germany Siemens servo motor it adopts has features of large starting torque, wide operating range, smooth operation and low noise. This wood CNC router is equipped with a linear tool magazine of 8 tools, and is capable of changing tooling automatically during process for different cutting and engraving purposes. This function of the cheap CNC machine greatly reduces the manual tool changing time and workload.
This affordable CNC router is suitable for making cabinet doors, wooden doors, solid wood furniture, panel wood furniture, windows, tables, chairs, and some others. So if you have a small furniture making workshop or factory, this affordable CNC machine could be your best choice.
In addition to wood furniture, this wood CNC router can also process many other materials, such as MDF, plywood, acrylic, rubber etc.
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The fifth cheap CNC machine on sale is 1530 carousel ATC CNC router with rotary device. The worktable size is 1500*3000mm, which is relatively large and suitable for cutting and engraving large board materials.
This affordable CNC machine has two distinct features, i.e. carousel ATC and rotary device. The carousel tool magazine is also known as disc tool magazine and the number of tools can be customized according to your requirements. Compared with linear tool charger, this type of automatic tool changer reduces the tool changing time, because the gantry does not have to go back to the starting position to change tools.
The rotary device refers to the 4th rotary axis of the cheap CNC router. It therefore can rotate the workpieces for special machining operations. So when engraving cylindrical workpieces by this cheap CNC machine, you don’t have to rotate the wood material manually and repeatedly and this 4th rotary axis can realize 360 degree working requirements.
In addition to the functions that a 3 axis CNC router can achieve, this cheap 4 axis CNC router is best suited for 3D and cylindrical woodworking. For example, table legs, guns, cylindrical columns, and house decorations.
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The sixth affordable CNC machine I recommend is the linear ATC CNC machining center with double platform. It is a type of nesting CNC machine for panel furniture production. And working size of this cheap CNC machine is 1300*2500mm. It equips two working platforms, which can realize automatic loading and unloading. This greatly saves time and improves efficiency.
This affordable CNC router also adopts a linear tool magazine of 12 tools. So it can meet different processing requirements by automatically changing tools. This nesting CNC machine is able to complete multiple functions, such as cutting, drilling, engraving etc.
This machining center uses high power and high speed air cooling spindles, which ensures high efficiency of the work. In addition, this cheap CNC machine adopts 1300W Leadshine servo motor and driver, Taiwan LNC control system, PMI linear square rill and other high quality router kits. All these kits ensure high control accuracy, high processing precision and stable and reliable operation.
The nesting CNC machine is mainly used for wood furniture production, such as cabinets, wardrobes, cupboards, etc. And the processing materials include solid wood, MDF, plywood, melamine etc. If you have a furniture making factory, this affordable CNC router could be your first choice.
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The seventh best cheap CNC machine I’d like to introduce is oscillating knife CNC cutting machine. It is also known as digital cutting machine, CNC knife cutting machine, CNC knife cutter, flatbed cutter, etc. This cheap CNC machine is an entry-level oscillating knife CNC machine with the working size of 1300*3700mm.
The most prominent feature of this affordable CNC machine is that it adopts a Germany ECOCAM EOT-3 oscillating knife. It mainly cut non-metallic materials such as leather, cloth, paper, carton, rubber and foam. Besides that, this affordable CNC machine also can process flexible materials such as car interiors and floor mats.
In addition, this cheap CNC machine also adopts a HSD air cooling spindle, which can also process wood, MDF, plywood, acrylic and soft metal. Therefore, this machine can achieve the functions of both a digital cutter and a wood CNC router.
The finished product cut by the digital cutting machine has the characteristics of clean and tidy, smooth edges, accurate size of the cut pieces, no smell, and very environmental protection. Therefore, this cheap CNC machine is widely used to cut car mats, trunk mats, leather covers, corrugated paper, honeycomb board etc.
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The eighth cheap CNC machine on sale I recommend is a stone CNC router for stone engraving and carving. It has a working table of 1300*2500mm and a rotary device. And this cheap CNC router is designed for small scale stone working, such as, marble, quartz, crystal etc. But it can also process other materials, like a common 4 axis CNC router.
The heavy duty thicker and bigger welded steel tube frame ensures the stability and durability of the stone CNC router. This affordable CNC machine also adopts DSP A18 control system, and can support 4 axis CNC router and is very convenient for operation. With the rotary device, this machine is able to engrave stones in 360 degree. It uses water cooling system, which has good cooling effect, but may not suitable for subzero conditions.
Adopting high-power drive system coordinated with the spindle’s stable engraving, this affordable stone CNC router has the features of greater torque force, smoother operation, higher precision and powerful cutting point. And Y-axis uses dual motor synchronous drive, which has the advantages of strong power and high stability, and can realize the process of 70mm thick Granite.
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The ninth affordable CNC router is a powerful stone machining center for stone processing companies. It has a large working size of 3000*1500mm, and is fully automatic CNC machine designed for deep processing of quartz stone, marble, granite, artificial stone, granite, slate etc.
This affordable CNC router also adopts 5.5kw Changsheng ATC water cooling spindle to cool the heat generated after the spindle rotates at high speed. It also uses advanced programming software, 12 sets of automatic tool changing devices, FL118 stepper motor and automatic lubrication system. All of this ensures the simple operation, high automation, high precision and efficiency of this stone CNC machine.
This stone CNC router is able to realize multiple machining requirements. For example, front Roman side processing, rear water-retaining round bottom processing, basin hole cutting and processing, special-shaped cutting and polishing. So this affordable CNC router widely applies to the production of stone sculpture, kitchen cabinet counter tops, stone coffee table desktops, cutting of basin holes and carving letters and words on stone panel, carving background wall, etc.
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The last but not least cheap CNC machine I’ll introduce is an affordable laser cutting machine for various materials. It is a kind of CO2 laser cutter and the major working gas is carbon dioxide (CO2). The working size of this laser cutter is 1300*900mm and the laser power can choose from 130W or 150W.
The laser cutting machine uses an invisible laser beam to replace the traditional mechanical tool. It belongs to a touchless cutting method, so the surface and edge of the workpiece being cut is very smooth and neat. The laser beam will heat the material to make it melt and vaporize, so as to achieve the cutting purpose. Besides, the cutting incision is very narrow, and the dimensional accuracy of the parts through the laser cutting can reach ±0.03mm.
This laser cutter also has a protection hood, protecting operators against getting hurt by high temperature.
CO2 laser engraving machine is often used to cut and engrave non-metal materials. For example, wood products, paper, leather, cloth, epoxy resin, acrylic, wool, plastic, rubber, ceramic tile, crystal, jade and bamboo products.
This laser cutting machine has many characteristics, such as fast cutting speed, good cutting quality, high cutting efficiency, saving materials and environmental protection.
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Firstly, the Christmas and New Year holiday is coming. We are sincerely grateful for the support of our customers all over the world in this extraordinary year. So we decide to give a discount on our several best selling CNC machines, in order to show our thanks to both new and old customers. This indeed is the best time to buy an affordable CNC machine in a year round.
Secondly, if you are a beginner of CNC machines, the cheap CNC machine is suitable for you. All these CNC machines have one similarity in that they are intelligent, easy to operate, and very suitable for beginners.
Thirdly, if you tend to buy a CNC machine to complete simple and uncomplicated work, you really can’t miss the cheap CNC machines I recommend. Because such affordable CNC machine can do the simple work as good as those with complex and multiple functions. But they are lower in price. So they are very cost effective, which is also the most outstanding point of the cheap CNC machine.
Fourthly, after going through this tough year, if you want a CNC machine to start your small business but you are tight in budget, these cheap CNC machines may become your first step to launch your business. They are in relatively low cost, so you can afford to buy one of these cheap CNC machines to try to develop your business. I’m sure you will be amazed by the high performance of these cheap CNC machines.
As I mentioned in the beginning, these top 10 cheap CNC machines are also our best selling CNC machine products. Although they usually come in relatively small size, they can achieve multiple functions. The price of these CNC machines is not literally cheap, but they have high performance cost ratio and are worth the money you spend. These affordable CNC machines have all fundamental functions, such as cutting, caving and engraving, and can meet all your basic needs. Therefore I believe these cheap CNC machines will be good assistance to your CNC business, and they will bring much benefit to your career. Until then, the money you paid for the CNC machine is just a small investment. Why don’t give it a try?
What’s more, we can customize the machine according to your needs, whether the working size or any of the CNC router kits. No matter you are a craft hobbyist, or own a home workshop or a small factory, you can always find an affordable CNC machine here.
