Design and machine small parts for rapid prototyping. Similar in size to a desktop printer, these CNC machines mill plastic, wood, copper, aluminum, and other soft metals up to 8" × 8" × 3". Compared to manual milling machines, they are faster, more consistent, and able to create more complex shapes; however, they are not for production-scale work. Use them for milling contoured 3D objects, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and small parts such as gears, retaining rings, and shims. They are compatible with 2D and 3D CAD files and include software for creating 2D designs from scratch, no experience required.

Machines move on three axes: the spindle travels 8" side to side and 3" up and down; the table travels 8" front to back. They have a 130W brushless DC motor that powers the spindle up to 24,000 rpm with 0.0001" of TIR (total indicated runout). TIR is a measure of rotational smoothness—the lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have, and the more accurate it will be.

All include one square end mill for making square slots, pockets, and edges and one ball end mill for making rounded slots, slopes, and contours. A tool length measurement device ensures accurate cuts, even when switching tools. A _1/2" MDF wasteboard protects the end mill from damage, similar in principle to a kitchen cutting board. The built-in enclosure contains chips and reduces noise.

Machines also include a _1/8" ER-11 collet for holding round-shank tools, such as router bits, drill bits, and end mills, with shank sizes from 0.109" to _1/8".

Use for drilling small holes. A sensitive belt-drive motor reduces drill breakage and damage.

To accommodate large, odd-shaped pieces of material, the head of this drill press moves 12" forward and backward. It also tilts 45° left and 90° right (as viewed when facing the drill press).

To accommodate large, odd-shaped pieces of material, the head of this drill press moves 12" forward and backward. It also tilts 45° left and 90° right (as viewed when facing the drill press).

With a tilting, rotating table, these milling machines create more complex shapes than 3-axis models without requiring multiple setups. By moving the spindle and rotating the workpiece simultaneously, they’re capable of making helical gears, manifolds, and other small parts that require 3D contouring, hollowing, and undercutting. Similar in size to a desktop printer, they mill plastic, wood, and soft metal pieces up to 4.55" × 5" × 3.55" for rapid prototyping of small-parts; however, they’re not for production-scale work. They are compatible with 2D and 3D CAD files.

Machines move on five axes: the spindle travels 4.55" side to side; the table travels 5" front to back, 3.55" up and down, tilts 160°, and rotates 360°. They have a 200W brushless DC motor that powers the spindle up to 10,000 rpm with 0.002" of TIR (total indicated runout). TIR is a measure of rotational smoothness—the lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have, and the more accurate it will be.

All have a single-flute, carbide square end mill for making square slots, pockets, and edges. A tool length measurement device ensures accurate cuts, even when switching tools. A steel enclosure contains chips and reduces noise.

Machines include a _1/8" ER-11 collet for holding round-shank tools, such as router bits, drill bits, and end mills, with shank sizes from 0.109" to _1/8".

Compact but powerful, these machines can mill, drill, tap, bore, and more. Since they fit on a workbench, they’re a good choice for job shops, maintenance departments, and other multipurpose spaces. The table is cast iron for strength and stability, and they have heavy duty tapered roller bearings. A digital readout displays real-time tool positioning along two axes for increased machining accuracy.

Turn the dial on this drill press while it is running to get the optimum speed for your job. A laser projects a crosshair at the point of bit contact and a digital readout displays the spindle speed.

Turn, knurl, thread, mill, and drill workpieces with these compact machines. They can switch between rotating a blade and rotating a workpiece, so you can complete every step of fabrication. Small enough to fit on a workbench, they’re often used in tool rooms and maintenance shops—they’re best for prototyping and one-off jobs. A cast iron frame makes these machines durable and stable. For smooth motion, they have precision bearings in the headstock and spindle. All are built and tested to DIN 8606 standards for accuracy and performance.

Twist knobs on the front to choose from six spindle speeds, and you can tailor the cuts to different materials and tasks. These machines have set speeds, so you can’t fine-tune them with as much precision as variable-speed machines.