s Prices Become a desktop 3D system expert and open up the creative possibilities CNC has to offer. Stable compact 3D system Reliable and accurate Modular multifunctional system Router 3D Printer Foam cutter Vinyl cutter Compatible with a variety of materials Wood Plastic Foam Vinyl Card Choose to build the machine yourself Fully illustrated 3D instructions provided Made in Germany We provide customised versions of the STEPCRAFT system 12 Month warranty on all parts We supply and support all aspects of the machine Every spare part for every machine is available Produce your designs and ideas on the computer and translate them into the real world using the STEPCRAFT CNC system In a few easy steps you can extract a working CNC file from any graphics package such as Adobe illustrator or Coreldraw. The CNC file can then be used to reproduce your part in a variety of materials. The STEPCRAFT system is unique and modular offering a variety of application options. Milling, Drilling, Plotting, 3D printing and Foamcutting are all possible from the one machine. Many different materials can be processed For example: Plywood, Laminated wood, EPP, ABS, PE, PVC, Stropor, Lexan, Plexiglass, Carbon can all be machined. Light maching and engraving work is possible on Brass and Aluminum Because the STEPCRAFT system is Computer controlled it is fully automated once setup. Precise acccurate operations can be repeated many times.
Base machine prices S300 S420 and S600 Machine working dimensions and prices (incl VAT) S300 Travel 300 x 210mm 594 Clamping surface 380 x 222mm 430 x 345mm S420 Travel 420 x 300mm 702 Clamping surface 500 x 312mm 545 x 435mm S600 Travel 600 x 420mm 930 Clamping surface 680 x 432mm 730 x 553mm Technical specifications Repeatability accuracy Rapid feed rate Tool holder +/- 0.04mm 1,800mm/min 43mm collar Scope of machine delivery (Kit form) Kit Contents: The kit comes with all the parts you will need to build the STEPCRAFT system as you see it in the image below. All motors, drives and cables are included. Kit Contents` All parts for machine frame as per figure below Fully illustrated assembly instructions Drive electronics Motors WinPC Starter Everything needed to get a first fully operaional XYZ CNC system The fully illustrated 3D instructions are designed to help you move through the build step by step. The attention to detail here is simial to what you would expect of a LEGO type model build. The instructions are impressively comprehensive. NOTE: The base kit comes with WinPC starter that is an introductory piece of software SEE NEXT PAGE FOR FULL SOFTWARE SCOPE Stepper motor drives Rapid feed rates of up to 1,800mm/min can be achieved Aluminium frame Machine parts made from Aluminium and Stainless Steel Integrated Clamping System Quick and easy clamping of sheet materials up to 15mm thick 43mm Diameter clamping collar - Dremel/Proxxon routing - 3D printing - Foam cutting - Vinyl cutting STEPCRAFT-profiles Multifunctional Custom Designed profiles - Clamping - Machine stiffness - Bed support - Drive system rails Machine bed Wear resistant HPL as standard. Tslot available for all machines Simple machine bed removal Simply remove the two allen key blots and the bed will slot out for easy replacement of modification Drive Tuning The Drives can be adjusted and tuned without machine dissassembly Y axis covers Inspection covers for easy maintenance. Silicon seals to keep the drives clean
What are the main steps to control a STEPCRAFT? There are three main steps you need to consider 1) CAD / Design. The first step in the CNC process if that you need draw/design your parts and shapes that you wish to machine. Sometimes its an option to use an existing CAD package that you are already familiar with and use. Equally - you may never had used a CAD package before. You do not need existing CAD experience to use these systems 2) CAM / Toolpath generation. This step interprets the CAD data you have designed and generates a toolpath that the machine control software then runs to reproduce the previously drawn part. It is this stage that translates the part design you have drawn into a format that the machine can use to make your part 3) Finally the machine controller is used to carry out the machining operation. It is important to be able to intuitively understand and interact with the machine at this stage as it is critical to the quality and success of the output. IDEA... 1) Part designed on Computer (CAD) 2) Toolpath Generated from the Design (CAM) 3) Control software used to control machine to produce the part Final part produced from original idea
Basic Software system provided with the STEPCRAFT kit WinPC Starter is provided as standard with the machine kit WinPC starter is provided in all the machine kits as standard that we provide - and is included in the prices for the machine systems. There are introductory exercises and first trials that are carried out on WinPC starter and to get you moving the machine fort the first time. Once comissioned you must use Corel Draw (CAD) to generate your part shapes in order to design and machine your own parts. WinPC starter is an excellent introduction to get you making your first steps with the STEPCRAFT. However - WinPC starter will quickly limit what you can get out of the machinie. See the UCCNC software descrption to get the most out of your STEPCRAFT system. 1) Part designed on Computer (CAD) Corel Draw CorelDRAW is the CAD package compatible with WinPC Starter - Use Corel to draw your parts 2) Toolpath Generated from the Design (CAM) WinPC Starter 3) Control software used to control machine to produce the part WinPC Starter is both the CAM and control software Files generated in Corel Draw are imported into WinPC starter and the machine can then be programmed to follow the paths generated in 2D by CorelDRAW. Therefore WinPC starter acts as both the CAM software AND the control software. Advantages Simple and straight forward Machine tuning and setup explained Sample exercises are good intro to first steps Easy to setup and get machining Disadvantages Limited functionality No Tool Radius compensation Single cutting pass depth No live view of machine `
UCCNC upgraded software package for STEPCRAFT UCCNC controller combined with Cut2D The UCCNC controller is offered as an upgrade to your STEPCRAFT system. The UCCNC is a full Gcode controller and allows you to get the most out of your machine. As it is a full Gcode controller you can use programs like Cut2D and VcarvePro to use the STEPCRAFT. This opens up the machine to singnificantly more possiblities. The UCCNC live view of the machine position, and very user friendly interface is our recommended addition to your STEPCRAFT CNC system. The UCCNC runs on a very reliable USB motion controller called the UC100. Therefore we can guarantee that this system will run on any PC from windows 2000 onwards. When the UCCNC is used with Cut2D or VcarvePro. The machines functionality can then be realised to its full potential. 1) Part designed on Computer (CAD) Cut2D has basic CAD Capacity Cut2D has basic CAD capacity internally and can also import DXF files from external CAD packages. 2) Toolpath Generated from the Design (CAM) 3) UCCNC software to control the STEPCRAFT Cut2D can be used to design your part shapes (CAD) and also generate the toolpaths to control the machine (CAM). There are a number of settings and options that you can choose from before you export to the machine. The UCCNC control software can then read these toolpaths and make your designs. When using the Cut2D and UCCNC combination your STEPCRAFT is a fully automated CNC system. You do not need to be a technical whizz to get your head around the process. Both Cut2D and UCCNC are both very intuitive and we provide a very comprehesive set of instructions for you to help you setup and become proficient with the software as quickly as possible. NOTE: Cut2D (95 ) and VcarvePro (395 ) are very similar. VcarvePro is the fully feature packed 2D CAM from vectric. You can download the demo versions from Vectric.com to test them out. Advantages Full Gcode machine controller Live view of machine position on UCCNC Tool radius compensation in Cut2D Multiple pass machining toolpaths possible Outline, pocket and pecking capacity Compatiblity with other CAD packages Intuitive Cut2D/UCCNC GUIs for ease of use Software compatible with all our machines
Software options Summary UCCNC/Cut2D and WinPC/CorelDRAW There are two options for your STEPCRAFT system 1) You can choose to use WinPC starter that is included in the kit. As WinPC starter is not a Gcode controller is its not compatible with any other CAM packages. So you must use Corel Draw. 2) You can choose to upgrade to the UCCNC software and use Cut2D or VcarvePro. The UCCNC is also compatible with the 3D printer system and other CAM packages like Cut3D and Deskproto. The UCCNC can operate a 4th axis and can run all the extra functionality that may be required. Option 1. WinPC Starter and Corel Draw Advantages Simple and straight forward Machine tuning and setup explained Sample exercises are good intro to first steps Easy to setup and get machining Disadvantages Limited functionality No Tool Radius compensation Single cutting pass depth No live view of machine for manual movement Option 2. UCCNC and Cut2D Advantages Full Gcode machine controller Live view of machine position on UCCNC Tool radius compensation in Cut2D Multiple pass machining toolpaths possible Full compatibility with all CNC accessories Outline, pocket and pecking capacity Compatiblity with other CAD packages Intuitive Cut2D/UCCNC GUIs for ease of use Software compatible with all our machines Full suite of tutorial videos
DIY Intro Package Prices Machine Kit Specs and Prices (Including WinPC Starter) S300 Travel 300 x 210mm 594 Clamping surface 380 x 222mm 430 x 345mm S420 Travel 420 x 300mm 702 Clamping surface 500 x 312mm 545 x 435mm S600 Travel 600 x 420mm 930 Clamping surface 680 x 432mm 730 x 553mm Proxxon Proxxon Spindle 60 Proxxon Mounting Collar 12 WinPC Starter - Included in Kit. - Requires Corel Draw - Excellent introduction to CNC - Good example files to get you going - Quickly becomes limited in its functionality - Recomment upgrading to UCCNC to get most out of machine WinPC Starter - Set of cutters to get you going. 34-4 x end mills - 2 x V cutters Package prices S300 / S420 / S600 594 / 702 / 930 Proxxon Spindle 60 Proxxon Mount 12 Starter Cutter 34 TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE 700 / 808 / 1036 (including VAT Ex shipping)
DIY UCCNC upgraded software package prices Machine Kit Specs and Prices (Including WinPC Starter) S300 Travel 300 x 210mm 594 Clamping surface 380 x 222mm 430 x 345mm S420 Travel 420 x 300mm 702 Clamping surface 500 x 312mm 545 x 435mm S600 Travel 600 x 420mm 930 Clamping surface 680 x 432mm 730 x 553mm Proxxon Proxxon Spindle 60 Proxxon Mounting Collar 12 UCCNC Software - Full Gcode controller UCCNC license is 44 - Live view of machine position and status - Very user friendly - Full suite of video and support documentation - Compatibility with all accessories - You can use UCCNC on larger machines UC100 USB motion controller - USB controller to allow UCCNC to control the STEPCRAFT 90 - Parallel Card required to interface with machine 18 - Windows drivers ccertified. Guaranteed opration above windows 2000 - Very reliable motion control system - Can be used on all our range of machines ` Cut2D CAM package - Vectric.com Cut2D CAM pacakge 114 - Tool Radius compensation - Multiple pass machining strategies - Comprehesive manuals and video documentation provided - Outline, pocket and pecking machining strategies possible - Upgrade to VcarvePro (extra 300 ex VAT) fo full suite of 2D CAM capacity Package prices S300 / S420 / S600 594 / 702 / 930 Proxxon Spindle 60 Proxxon Mount 12 Starter Cutter 34 UCCNC 44 UC100 90 Parallel Card 18 Cut2D 114 TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE 966 / 1074 / 1302 (including VAT)
Accessories Prices include VAT HF spindle 350 Watt spindle 360 500 Watt spindle 408 Spindle is a three phase spindle. The driver is powered buy single phase. You do not need three phase to run the spindle. Standard single phase plug will run this spindle. HF spindle extraction adaptor HF spindle extraction unit 58 Unit comes with the shoe, brush and pipe to allow you to connect a hoover or vaccum to the system to remove the dust gerenated during machining. ER11 collet ER11 collet 1mm-7mm 7.5 The ER11 collet is one of the reasons the HF spindle has a big advantage over the proxxon spindle. The ER11 collet can take cutters up to 7mm diameter. The proxxon can support cutters up to 3.175mm shank (1/8th inch) You must be careful when using larger cutters. As this can put a lot more force and pressure through the STEPCRAFT machine. 3D printer 3D printing system 390 3D printer filament 24 Spindle is a three phase spindle. The driver is powered buy single phase. You do not need three phase to run the spindle. Standard single phase plug will run this spindle. Proxxon Extraction adaptor Proxxon spindle extraction unit 42 Unit comes with the shoe and pipe to allow you to connect a hoover or vaccum to the system to remove the dust gerenated during machining.