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Maslow 4: Large format CNC routing made accessible

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236 points mdaniel | 1 comments | 19 Nov 24 02:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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buildsjets ◴[19 Nov 24 15:46 UTC] No.42184746[source]▶
This looks like it provides an amazing amount of capability for the price, if it meets your needs. ($525 kit + $125 motor, saved you some clicking).

For comparison I have an Avid 48x96 bed type CNC router that I am into for close to $10k. Obviously the more expensive machine has more cutting capability, but I am curious what the actual accuracy of this machine is.

I am getting +/- 0.010” or so for large parts, cutting .032” thick aluminum 6061-T3. Probably doing better than that on wood due to lower cutting forces and less machine deflection.

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1. davidlang ◴[21 Nov 24 04:24 UTC] No.42201104[source]▶
As far as accuracy, we are still working on that in the software. It is very precise (repeatable) but accuracy is going to depend on many things, including how rigid your frame is (anchors in concrete work very well here) and so most people are getting around 0.5-1mm of accuracy (so +- 0.02-0.04")

This is not a very rigid setup, so your cuts are not aggressive. If you have the space and budget for a big machine, It will be more accurate and FAR simpler software, but the maslow can be packed in a 16" cube, and setup anywhere you can glue down 4 anchors.

There is also a frame posted a few days ago that sets up with 6x 8' 2x4s https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-collapsible-frame-fo...

A good lowrider setup is a good option. If you can set it up so that you can use the table for other things when you don't need the CNC, it can be especially good.