Most entry level and hobby 4x8 CNC routers are priced from $4880, while some can be as expensive as $5680.00 with 4th axis rotary table. The higher end 4'x8' CNC routers with automatic tool changer kits are priced anywhere from $18,000.00 to $23,800.00, depending on the machine's capabilities.

A 4-axis CNC mill is capable of all the same movements as a 3-axis milling machine, but adds an additional rotary axis, known as the A-axis. This 4th axis is in line with the x-axis used for side-to-side motion. This means the A-axis allows the workpiece to roll forward or backward from the operator's perspective.

CNC machinists in the US can easily make about $40,000 a year charging about $18 to $25 an hour. Those with advanced skills can even charge upwards of $50 an hour. Whether you work for an employer or freelance, being a CNC machinist can be a good way to earn a handsome income.

CNC milling machine alternative is the laser cutting. The production variant with laser cutters allows you highest precision with low maintenance costs.