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Model
Apprentice Series (Perfect for beginners)
Gen 2 Elite Series (Let’s build a business)
Price
$ Starting at $995!
Great for new CNC users.
$$ Starting at $2195!
More features for advanced CNC users.
Cutting Area XY
1 Size
16.5 x 16.5" / 419 x 419mm
3 Sizes:
49 x 49.375" / 1245 x 1254mm (Foreman)
49 x 33.375" / 1245 x 848mm (Journeyman)
33 x 33.375" / 838 x 848mm (Woodworker)
Cutting Area Z
5.25"
133mm
7"
178mm
Z Travel
4.5"
114mm
6.4"
163mm
Drive Type
1610 Ball Screw on X/Y
1204 on Z
1616 Ball Screw on X/Y
1610 on Z
Speed/Rapid Rate XY axis
375 IPM
9500 mm/min
600 IPM
15240 mm/min
Speed/Rapid Rate Z axis
100 IPM
2500 mm/min
300 IPM
7620 mm/min
Controller Type
Redline CNC Controller powered by Realtime CNC motion software
Redline CNC Controller powered by Realtime CNC motion software
Stepper Motors
Open Loop 1.2Nm Nema 23 XY&Z
Closed Loop 2Nm X/Y
Closed Loop Breaking Motor on Z
Rail Diameters X/Y
30mm Hardened Steel Tubes on X/Y
60mm steel tube on X
50mm steel tube on Y
Rail Diameters Z
16mm Hardened Steel Guide Rails
20mm Hardened Steel Guide Rails
Ballscrew Covers
Yes, integrated
Yes, integrated
Number of Drivers
5
5
E-Stop
Yes
Yes
Accuracy
+- .005-.001"
+- .005-.001"
Power Supply
350w
600w
USB Ports
No
3 USB Ports
Micro SD Port
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
No
Yes
I/O
Inputs 8 / Output 4
Inputs 8 / Output 4
Computer Required
Yes
No, (with optional 15" HMI Screen)
Stall Homing
Yes
No
Optical Sensor Homing
No
Yes
WiFi
No
Yes
Touch Probe Support
Yes
Yes
Tool Setter Support
Yes
Yes
Joypad Jogging
Yes
Yes
MPG Pendant Jogging
No. (Planned with future firmware update)
No. (Planned with future firmware update)
ATC (Automatic Tool Changer) Support
No
Yes (RapidChange)
Rotary Support
No
Yes
Laser support
Yes, PWM
Yes, PWM
Feed Override
Yes 10-200%
Yes 10-200%
Spindle Speed Override
Yes 10-200%
Yes 10-200%
Spindle Compatible
65mm Spindle
RS485
PWM
80mm or 65mm Spindle
RS485
PWM
Makita Router Compatible
Yes
Yes
Auto On/Off Router & Vacuum Port
Yes
Yes
Macros
Yes, 16
Yes, 16
Power Failure Recovery
Yes
Yes
Self Squaring in Y
Yes
Yes
Send Gcode Files
USB Direct Connection
USB
Wifi
Software Compatiblity
Vectric
Carveco
Fusion 360
Easel
Carbide Create
& More
Vectric
Carveco
Fusion 360
Easel
Carbide Create
& More
Offsets (g54-g59.1)
Yes
Yes
GCode Visual Preview
Yes, 2D/3D
Yes, 2D/3D
Mobile Support
Yes, iOS & Android (in development)
Yes, iOS & Android (in development)
Software Compatiblity
Windows (Mac, Linux coming soon)
Windows (Mac, Linux coming soon)
Software Updates
Free for life, USB & OTA
Free for life, USB & OTA
Subscriptions Required
No
No
Materials
Wood:
Softwoods
Pine
Cedar
Birch
Plywood
MDF
Hardwoods
Maple
Oak
Walnut
And Much More!
Plastics:
ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Delrin (Acetal)
HDPE
Nylon
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
PVC
PEEK
Metals:
Aluminum (certain alloys cut better than others)
Brass
Copper
Anodized aluminum (with drag engraving bit)
Other Materials:
Foams
Modeling Wax
Stone (Engraving)
Ceramics (Engraving)
Glass (with drag engraving bit)
Carbon Fiber (requires proper safety precautions)
Wood:
Softwoods
Pine
Cedar
Birch
Plywood
MDF
Hardwoods
Maple
Oak
Walnut
And Much More!
Plastics:
ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Delrin (Acetal)
HDPE
Nylon
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
PVC
PEEK
Metals:
Aluminum (certain alloys cut better than others)
Brass
Copper
Anodized aluminum (with drag engraving bit)
Other Materials:
Foams
Modeling Wax
Stone (Engraving)
Ceramics (Engraving)
Glass (with drag engraving bit)
Carbon Fiber (requires proper safety precautions)
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