Description
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
| Machine size options: | Medium or Large |
| Medium CNC cutting area: | 550 x 300mm (wide x long) |
| Large CNC cutting area: | 550 x 800mm (wide x long) |
| CNC Z travel: | 120mm |
| CNC Z cutting depth: | 60mm |
| Medium CNC outer dimensions: | 887 x 540 x 550mm (width x depth x height) |
| Large CNC outer dimensions: | 887 x 1045 x 550mm (width x depth x height) |
| Medium CNC weight: | 33kg |
| Large CNC weight: | 38kg |
Spindle
| Spindle options: | 400W Brushed, 500W Brushless or 1.5kW Air Cooled Spindle |
| 400W Spindle top speed: | 12 000 RPM |
| 500W Spindle top speed: | 12 000 RPM |
| 1.5kW Spindle top speed: | 24 000 RPM |
| Collet size for 400W spindles: | ER11 |
| Collet size for 500W spindles: | ER16 |
| Collet size for 1.5kW spindles: | ER11 |
| Cooling for all 3 spindles: | Air cooled |
Drives
| Drive options: | Belt drive or Lead screw drive (Lead screw driver is required when choosing the 1.5kW spindle option.) |
| Motors: | NEMA 23 Stepper motors (X, Y and Z Axis) |
| Feed rate with belt drive: | 5000mm/min |
| Feed rate with lead screw drive | 3000mm/min |
| Positional resolution with belts: | 10 micron |
| Positional resolution with lead screws: | 2.5 micron |
| Positional repeatability with belts: | 8 micron (no load) |
| Positional repeatability with lead screws: | 5 micron (no load) |
Interface
| Connection option: | USB cable connection |
| Communication Software: | Easel/ CNCJS or Universal G-Code Sender |
| Toolpath generation software: | Easel or Fusion 360 |
| Power supply: | 220-240V, 50Hz AC (7A max) |
| End stops: | Included |
| Z-Probe: | Included |
| Laser attachment: | Optional |
Environment
| Operating temperature: | 15 – 30°C |
| Noise level, spindle only: | < 60dB |
| 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
NOTE: A delivery of R200.00 ex VAT will be charged for Heavy Item dispatch.
