We get a lot of requests for taller z axes on our machines. While we can do some things to get you a taller z, there are several things to consider before going this route.
This is a difficult question to answer with a single number, as the accuracy of a machine is dependent upon multiple factors, including the machine size and design, the components used, and the time a... (view full topic)
We get asked this a lot, and we are happy to serve international customers! However, UPS shipping rates outside of North America are extremely high. The 4' x 4' kit weighs 200-300 lbs, and the 4' x ... (view full topic)
Welcome Joe's customers! For an R&P machine, you will want 3 of our rack and pinion drive systems. If you are building a standard hybrid machine, then you will need the 3/8" pivot option, as the ra... (view full topic)
This is a question we get fairly often, and unfortunately standard converters will not work. The reason is that both Mach 3 and EMC2 depend not only on the signals coming out of the parallel port, bu... (view full topic)
While the motors that drive a system are important components, they are not the determining factors in what materials can be cut -- this is far more a function of the mechanical stiffness of the machi... (view full topic)
In general, both of the Nema 34 electronics kits are a very different setup from our Nema 23 kits. The higher current motors require separate drives, and a separate breakout board is required to isol... (view full topic)
We get this question a lot: "Company XXX sells motors with a super high stall torque (oz-in) rating -- won't I get better performance from these higher torque motors"? The answer may surprise you!... (view full topic)
