Benchtop CNC

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Woodhaven is proud to carry the Formative Manufacturing FM1 benchtop CNC. The FM1 was created to be the best, no-compromise, entry-level benchtop CNC router on the market.  This machine is dependable and rigid, well-engineered, and a joy to use.  

Machine Specifications:

Cutting Area:
● 24” by 36” for Model FM1-2436
● 24” by 48” for Model FM1-2448
Z axis height is 3.5” or greater depending on spindle setup 
Electrical:  22AWG cables with M12 connectors throughout are protected by 15x30mm cable chains.  Push button homing switches on X, Y, and Z axis
Motors: X,Y: NEMA 23 motors at 279oz Z: NEMA 23 motor at 178oz All axis driven by DM542T stepper drivers.
Controller: Arduino Uno running GRBL Start, Hold, and Emergency Stop push buttons
Frame:   Rails are anodized aluminum 4080 extrusions.  Base is anodized aluminum 2020 extrusions. Plates are ¼” thick with a ½” thick X plate. 
Cutter(Router): NOT INCLUDED Makita RT0701C recommended. Heavy-duty  mount on built-in tram plate designed for 65mm diameter spindle.
Motion: X,Y: Steel u-wheels on stainless steel rail. Z: 15mm linear rails and T8 ACME lead screw.  All Axis: GT3 9mm belts with custom quick-adjust belt tensioners
Cutting Bits: An ⅛” downcut bit and ⅛” collet reducer are included in a kit.
Wasteboard: NOT INCLUDED 3/4" MDF Recommend.  Clamps and hardware to secure baseboard to frame is included in the kit.
Controller: Arduino Uno running GRBL Start, Hold, and Emergency Stop push buttons.
Software: NOT INCLUDED Recommended software: