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QB2 CNC router Australian made 1000x1500

    • QB2 V2 CNC router 1000x1500mm (Fully assembled) 5-6 wk Lead Time*

    PriceFrom $5,849.00
    GST Included
     
    SHIPPING
    If you are on Australia's mainland, a flat shipping rate will be charged if ordering directly from our website. 
    If shipping to your location is greatly higher than this rate, Your order may be canclled. We will contact you prior to this to discuss your options.
     
    If you are on Australia's mainland and would like a more accurate shipping quote for one of our fully built machines OR if you are located in Tasmania or outside of Australia please fill in your details HERE
     
    The current lead time for a QB2 CNC is roughly 5 - 6 Weeks!
     
     
    Meet the QB2, the final evolution of our Australian made QueenBee CNC.
     
    We have listened to and observed the feedback of the CNC community and we believe the QB2 design is the most overly engineered and well priced CNC machines in the serious hobby to light commercial CNC machine category.
     
    The original QueenBee featured an 8mm leadscrew drive on all axes with precision HGR15 profile rails on the X and Y axis and MGN15 profile rails on the Z axis.
     
    The QB2 has had some serious upgrades with high precision ballscrews on all axes and the Z axis linear rails now use larger HGR15 profile rails on the Z axis to provide superior results on a variety of materials. 
     
    Classified a heavy duty hobby machine, it's built for serious home hobby CNC operators who want to beautifully shear through alloys like brass and aluminium up to 30mm thickness with ease.
     
    The QB2 was designed to make light work of materials such as:
     
    • Timbers (All)
    • Plastics (All)
    • Foams (If machinable)
    • Alloys (Aluminium and brass)
    • Composite panels
     
    Each QB2 machine includes: 
     
    Nighthawk CNC controller
    Easy probing mount Limit switches
    Endmills to get started (with spindle option)
    All wiring and cabling
    A fitted MDF spoilboard
     
     
    Choose between a 3 axis or 4 axis machine:
     
    You have the option of choosing between a 3 axis or 4 axis machine. Our Nighthawk controller that comes with your QB2 supports up to 4 independent axes.
     
    A 3 axis machine will allow you to work on one side of a job at a time, whereas a 4 axis machine will allow you to work on all sides of your job except the very ends.
     
    Example: You are cutting out a detailed table leg. You want to machine both sides of the leg. A 3 axis machine will need you to machine one side, then flip it over and do the other side. 
     
    If you had a 4 axis machine the timber will turn itself over precisely so you can do the other side in the one job.
     
    Please Note: There are a lot of simpler CAM programs out there that support 3 axis job creation like Easel. Most do not support 4 axis machining. You may need to consider learning a more detailed CAM software package such as Vectric or Fusion360 for 4 axis jobs.
     
    You can still use only 3 axes to start with and simply add your 4th axis on later when you are ready to advance. 
     
    Choosing the 1.5kw Spindle option:
     
    The 1.5kw air-cooled spindle is well matched to the design and performance of the QB2. The spindle itself has a 65mm diameter and supports ER11 collets allowing a maximum shank size of up to 1/4" (6.35mm). It features 3 ball bearings and is designed to work for extended periods of time provided that it is run at 16,000 RPM or more.
     
    For fully assembled, ready to go QB2 machines, we supply a genuine IP66 rated 1.5kw Invertek VFD to drive your spindle. All our VFDs on fully assembled QB2's are fully C-tick approved and fully electrically fitted and complied for use in domestic and commercial environments.
     
    IMPORTANT NOTE: 
    Fully assembled QB2 machines come with an 1.5kw IP66 Invertek VFD.
     
    Choosing our Quick-access magnetic dust shoe option:
     
     
    Keeping your machine and workshop clean and tidy is something not to be overlooked.
     
    Made from durable plastic, our quick-access magnetic dust shoes make keeping your machine clean and tidy, setting your zero, changing endmills and observing your job a Snap!
     
    Simply dettach and reattach the magnetic front cover, attach your vacuum hose and away you go.
     
    Please note: The vacuum hose fitting suits standard shopvac/workshop style 32mm hoses. Vacuum cleaner not included.
     
    Choosing a Probe: 
     
    We offer 2 types of probes with the QueenBee CNC; A Z axis only probe and an XYZ probe. Using a probe is a great way to find the edges and top of your jobs very accurately and easily. Our CNC3D Commander software has an easy probing wizard that makes probing very easy for both the Z only probe and the XYZ probe.
     
    For those who simply want to set their job zero on the surface on a piece of material the Z probe is a great option. For those who want to find the actual corner of a piece of stock the XYZ probe is the perfect tool for precisely positioning the cutting tool directly over the corner.
     
    Every QB2 CNC comes with a quick connect probe port right on your Z axis.
     
    Should I choose the 15w laser option?
     
    Our 15w laser option is a great way of putting finishing touches on a timber or leather project and can produce beautiful grayscale engravings or branding on your products. Please note: We do not guarantee that our lasers will cut anything but some of our customers have surprized us with just how capable our 15w lasers really are!
     
     
    Please Note: T-tracks are NOT included with your machine. They are available for separate purchase if required. They can be found HERE. You can also add some clamps HERE
     
    *Lead times are approximate and can change without notice, based on build volume & stock availability. Lead times do NOT include shipping transit time*
     
     
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    • XYZ Max Travel Details

      Maximum Working Area X & Y: ~75 x 125cm

       

      This is an approximate value as each machine varies very slightly due to limit switch positioning during manufacture. We will set up your maximum travel distance for you.

       

      The QB2-V2 has a maximum Z travel of ~120mm
       

      To clarify the Z Travel, this is not the max cutting depth or the travel range of the axis itself. Z travel is the distance downwards it can travel before hitting the spoil board.

      To calculate the max cutting depth for a chosen piece of material, use the following equation:

      Max Cutting Depth = Z travel – Material Thickness

      For instance a setup with a 16mm spoil board, the max Z travel is 120mm, so when cutting into a material 70mm thick the max cutting depth would be:

      Max Cutting Depth = 120 – 70 = 50mm

      This means with a 70mm piece of material it would not be possible to cut it the whole way through.

      The max thickness that can be cut the whole way through is half the Z travel. So with a Z travel of 120mm, 60mm is the maximum thickness of material that could be cut the whole way through.

       

      The QB2-V2 has a Maximum Cutting Depth of ~60mm

    • Support / Downloads

      Userguide / Manual can downloaded HERE

       

      Software Options

      We recommend using our CNC3D Commander software to control your machine, it has a variety of fun features and supports all of the extended features of the Nighthawk such as remote uploading and execution of jobs.

      It is completely FREE and can be downloaded HERE

       

      Spindle Milling/Routing

      For 3 axis CNC milling there are several free and paid software packages you can use to get your SharpCNC running. If you are new to CNCs that's OK, we all need to start somewhere.

      To make things easy and get you setup quickly, we recommend using Easel CNC, Easel is a web based design program that makes getting started extremely simple.

      You can start using Easel after creating an account by clicking HERE

       

      For more advanced software we recommend using Carveco. Carveco gives you the freedom to design and manufacture high-quality 2D or 3D products. Get started with Carveco by clicking HERE and using code: CNC3D at checkout for 5% off.

       

      Laser Engraving

      We recommend using our CNC3D Commander softwares Creation Tools for general laser engraving. It can be found by clicking on the "Create" button at the top of Commander. 

      For more advanced laser engravers or design we recommend looking into Lightburn.

       

      Support

      These awesome machines come with a 12 month warranty on all parts and heaps of after sales support well past that. We're passionate CNC enthusiasts.

      Our office hours are:
      Monday to Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM AEST
      Friday 9:00AM - 1.00PM AEST

      Call our office on (07) 5522 0619

       

      Prefer to email?

      ​Send your support through to solutions@cnc3d.com.au

       

      Join us on social media!

      Our Facebook user groups are a great community where projects,  ideas and support can be shared.

      Our general  CNC3D group can be found HERE
      Our QueenBee specific group can be found HERE

       

      Please Note:

      Invertek VFD warranties and repairs will be handled by Invertek Australia directly.
      You can contact Invertek at 1300 183 702 for support.

      CNC3D do not keep any stock on hand of the Invertek Drives      .

    • Want to see it in action?

      Call or email us to schedule a personalized demo session at your convenience.

      During this 1-hour demonstration, we'll showcase the machine's capabilities by running a sample job. It's the perfect opportunity for you to experience firsthand how the machine operates and have any questions you might have addressed.

    • About our Nighthawk CNC controller

      Designed in-house by our R&D team, We have done our best to address the requests of the CNC community to bring a truly awesome and robust CNC controller to the market.

       

      The Nighthawk controller was originally designed to power our larger format Nighthawk CNC machines (launching soon) but we have made the power of the nighthawk available to everyone! 

       

      A closer look at the features...

       

      • Industrial folded steel enclosure with mounting flanges
      • Connectivity via Wifi, Bluetooth or USB 
      • 4.5db External antenna for excellent communication range
      • On-board SD card for storing your jobs to be run from anywhere
      • 4 x 4.5A on-board drivers (genuine Toshiba TB6600 drives)
      • Adjustable microstepping options: (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)
      • Quick and easy pheonix connectors for easy termination of wiring
      • Integrated heatsink and cooling fan for extended hours of use
      • Supports voltage inputs of up to 40VDC (36V recommended)
      • Easy control via our FREE CNC3D Commander software
      • Built-in Web Portal allowing control from any device with a Wifi connection or web brower
      • Over-engineered, every input and output has both an optoisolator and resistor/capcitor network
      • Independent filtering on both DC positive and negative voltage inputs
      • Easy plug and play 2 and 3 pin diode laser connections
      • Easy connection for plasma torch control via controlled relay
      • Quick and easy action buttons on top; Play, Pause and soft E-stop

    • Critical machine dimensions:

      Overall machine size: 1680x1180x650mm - LxWxH (This is minimum space needed)
      Working area: ~75x125cm


      Recommended Spoilboard size

      Material type: MDF or FormPly
      Recommended thickness: 18mm (thicker boards decrease Z travel)
      Size: 1498 x 864mm

    • How we ship the QB2:

      If you are in Australia:

      We ship everything directly from our factory on the Gold Coast to your door. 

      If you are outside of Australia:

      If our international customers would like a fully assembled machine, we can quote a freight price for it to be sent, although we strongly advise this would not be an economical option to choose.

      How it comes:

      Each fully assembled QB2 machine is firmly secured to a pallet and wrapped in plastic. The sensitive electronics are protected by an MDF box. For Australian customers, they can be delivered to both residential or business sites and a tail lift is provided for easy unloading from the delivery truck. 

      Generally, we ship machines with Mainfreight or TNT.

      For international customers, you will need to confirm that we can physically ship to your door and it must be sent via Sea freight only.

    • Payment options:

      You can place your order directly through the website.

      We accept VISA, Mastercard, & PayPal.

       

      If you prefer to pay your machine order via direct debit, or wish to pay in instalments, simply complete the quote request form found at www.cnc3d.com.au/quote

       

      We will send you an invoice via email with payment instructions.

      T&C's:
      - Minimum Deposit of 50% required
      - Only available for CNC3D Machine orders over $4000

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