> but $140 is a long way from $6000. Which is apples to oranges of course. One instance compared to a tool to make many. I have a startup that needs 12" by 1

> but $140 is a long way from $6000. Which is apples to oranges of course. One instance compared to a tool to make many. I have a startup that needs 12" by 12" plates (quite a coincidence) in small production quantities with various holes and slots. I've been studying CNC milling but this would be much simpler and possibly cheaper.