Cron Craft V2 CNC Machine Kit
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This is the Version 2 of the Cron Craft CNC machine kit. This new upgraded model will be available from October 2024.
The Cron Craft V2 CNC machine kit is a desktop size, high quality CNC machine. CNC has never been this easy! The CNC machine is sold as a kit and now come semi-assembled. The sub assemblies has already been built, this means it should take you less than a day to assemble your CNC machine.
It is available in 2 size options (Medium & Large), the machine size and cutting area are as follows:
| Cutting Area | Machine size | |
| Medium Size | 550 x 300mm (wide x long) | 887 x 540 x 550mm (w x d x h) | 
| Large Size | 550 x 800mm (wide x long) | 887 x 1045 x 550mm (w x d x h) | 
3 air cooled spindle options are available and 2 drive options. The spindle options are:
- 400W brushed spindle with ER11 collet holder and 12 000RPM maximum speed
 - 500W brushless spindle with ER16 collet holder and 12 000RPM maximum speed
 - 1.5kW brushless spindle with ER11 collet holder and 24 000RPM maximum speed (this spindle is only available with lead screw drive option)
 
The drive options are:
- Belt drive
 - Lead Screw drive
 
This kit is perfect for cutting wood, PCBs, perspex and even aluminium.
What is included:
- All the parts you need to build the CNC machine
 - The wires are pre-soldered so that you can plug and play
 - Z-Probe for accurate Z homing
 - Power Cable
 - USB cable
 - Collet spanner
 - 5 cutting bits
 - Workpiece clamps
 
What you will need:
- Computer with internet connection
 - Assembly Tools
 
Machine Specifications:
Dimensions
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 Machine size options:  | 
 Medium or Large  | 
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 Medium CNC cutting area:  | 
 550 x 300mm (wide x long)  | 
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 Large CNC cutting area:  | 
 550 x 800mm (wide x long)  | 
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 CNC Z travel:  | 
 120mm  | 
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 CNC Z cutting depth:  | 
 60mm  | 
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 Medium CNC outer dimensions:  | 
 887 x 540 x 550mm (width x depth x height)  | 
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 Large CNC outer dimensions:  | 
 887 x 1045 x 550mm (width x depth x height)  | 
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 Medium CNC weight:  | 
 33kg  | 
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 Large CNC weight:  | 
 38kg  | 
Spindle
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 Spindle options:  | 
 400W Brushed, 500W Brushless or 1.5kW Air Cooled Spindle  | 
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 400W Spindle top speed:  | 
 12 000 RPM  | 
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 500W Spindle top speed:  | 
 12 000 RPM  | 
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 1.5kW Spindle top speed:  | 
 24 000 RPM  | 
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 Collet size for 400W spindles:  | 
 ER11  | 
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 Collet size for 500W spindles:  | 
 ER16  | 
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 Collet size for 1.5kW spindles:  | 
 ER11  | 
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 Cooling for all 3 spindles:  | 
 Air cooled  | 
Drives
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 Drive options:  | 
 Belt drive or Lead screw drive (Lead screw driver is required when choosing the 1.5kW spindle option.)  | 
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 Motors:  | 
 NEMA 23 Stepper motors (X, Y and Z Axis)  | 
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 Feed rate with belt drive:  | 
 5000mm/min  | 
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 Feed rate with lead screw drive  | 
 3000mm/min  | 
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 Positional resolution with belts:  | 
 10 micron  | 
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 Positional resolution with lead screws:  | 
 2.5 micron  | 
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 Positional repeatability with belts:  | 
 8 micron (no load)  | 
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 Positional repeatability with lead screws:  | 
 5 micron (no load)  | 
Interface
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 Connection option:  | 
 USB cable connection  | 
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 Communication Software:  | 
 Easel/ CNCJS or Universal G-Code Sender  | 
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 Toolpath generation software:  | 
 Easel or Fusion 360  | 
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 Power supply:  | 
 220-240V, 50Hz AC (7A max)  | 
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 End stops:  | 
 Included  | 
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 Z-Probe:  | 
 Included  | 
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 Laser attachment:  | 
 Optional  | 
Environment
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 Operating temperature:  | 
 15 - 30°C  | 
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 Noise level, spindle only:  | 
 < 60dB  | 
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 Noise level, when cutting:  | 
 < 75dB  | 
- Warranty: 6 Month carry in warranty
 
The latest assembly instruction can be found here: Cron Craft Assembly Instructions
The downloadable data on the Mega Upload folder can be found here: Cron Craft Mega Upload Folder
