SharpCNC Full CNC router Kit 500x750mm (3-4wk Lead Time*)

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

The SharpCNC has two spoilerboard support configurations. One with a travel of 66mm, and a lower one with a travel of 106mm. The reason for the two configurations is that if the machine is always used to cut thin materials, for accuracy reasons it is better to have the work piece as close to the Z-Actuator as possible, so in this case the machine should be setup in the higher 66mm travel configuration.

The higher configuration has a Z travel of 66mm, with a 12mm spoiler board, this will reduce the Z travel to 54mm. In this case 54mm is maximum thickness of material that will fit on the machine.

To calculate the max cutting depth for a chosen piece of material it is:

Max Cutting Depth = Z travel – Material Thickness

For instance a setup with a 12mm spoiler board, the max Z travel is 54mm, so when cutting into a material 30mm thick the max cutting depth would be:

Max Cutting Depth = 54 – 30 = 24mm

This means with a 30mm 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 55mm, 27mm is the maximum thickness of material that could be cut the whole way through. And for the lower configuration the maximum thickness that can be cut the whole way through is 47mm

Software Options

 

Download the SharpCNC Assembly instructions 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 cool too. 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 GRBL controller 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

For laser engraving / Plasma cutting we recommended to use LaserGRBL or T2 Laser.

 

LaserGRBL is completely FREE and can be downloaded from HERE

T2 Laser is available at a very reasonable price from HERE

 

 

Support

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

 

Look on our forum!

Answers to most questions can be found on our forum. Click HERE

Below is a list of components that are included in the various options we have with our kits.

 

Included in all SharpCNC purchases is the build/wiring instructions and some handy software options. This will be sent to you via email (please check your junk folder)

 

Our supplied electronics:

 

• 4 x 4 core shielded Stepper cables with direct plug in to the steppers
• 3 x 2 core shielded limit switch cables designed for a single limit switch per axis.
• 3 x limit switches with mounting brackets.
• 2 x Nylon cable drag chains (3 with a 1500x1500mm kit)
• CNC3D Nighthawk CNC controller
• 4 x Stepper Motors**
• 24V 16A Meanwell Power supply with prewired DC leads. *

 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not supply any of the 240v wiring for the PSU. Electrical safety regulations in Australia require that all 240v work be carried out by a licensed electrician, as such we discourage DIY wiring of the 240v wires. Any DIY work done on the 240V side will void any warranties on the entire kit.

 

**NOTE: We carefully adjust your stepper drivers to suit your motors prior to shipping please be aware of making any changes to these settings not to overdrive the motors.

 

The specifications of the stepper motors are as follows:

 

2.45n/m

Specification	Value
Step angle	1.8° ±5%
Number of Phases	2
Insulation resistance	100MΩ min (500V DC)
Insulation class	Class B
Rotor Inertia	280g.cm²
Mass	0.72kg
Rated voltage	3.36V
Rated current	3A
Resistance per phase	1.2Ω ±10%
Inductance per phase	4mH ±20%
Holding torque	2.45Nm
Detent torque	45mN/m

 

Spindle Add-on

 

Our 1.5kw Spindle + VFD option accepts ER11 collets only. The spindle is Air cooled for easy installation and maintenance.

 

The 1.5kw spindle is actually a 3 phase spindle for extremely quiet and vibration free operation, Typically we ship either a 1.5kw or 2.2kw VFD (Depending on availability) to drive these spindles. The VFDs will accept either a single phase 240v or 3 phase input depending on what you have available.

 

The diameter of this spindle is 65mm.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not supply any of the high voltage AC wiring for the VFD or spindle. Electrical safety regulations in Australia require that all 240v / 3 phase work be carried out by a licensed electrician, as such we discourage DIY wiring of any high voltage wires. Any DIY work done on the high voltage side will void any warranties on the entire kit.

 

**Please note:

Due to the volatile nature of VFDs, CNC3D provide minimal support for configuring and setting up any VFD.

 

Under Australian Law all 240V work MUST be completed by a licenced Electrician.

 

If you do not have experience setting up VFD's, we do not recommend changing any settings yourself and to seek advice from your licensed electrician that is installing your VFD for you.

 

Failing to configure your VFD correctly may result in catastrophic events occurring such as the VFD physically exploding if settings are not configured correctly prior to powering on any VFD - this may void your warranty

 

Many domestic electricians do not have experience working with VFDs as they are often used in industrial environments, so you will want to check with your electrician before booking their services to ensure they are comfortable programming and wiring a VFD.

Overall machine size: 930x680x580mm - LxWxH

**This is the minimum space needed for enclosures and includes overhanging parts like motors**

Size required on bench to support machine: ~512x762mm
 

Working area: ~300x520mm

Recommended Spoilboard size

Material type: MDF or FormPly
Recommended thickness: 18mm (thicker boards decrease Z travel)
Size: 498 x 615mm

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

Difficulty Rating: ★★★★☆

To keep the costs of these machines down, they are provided as a full kit and you are required to do every part of the assembly, including wiring and setup.

There is a lot involved in this and will require some mechanical knowledge on behalf of the person putting it together.

We don't have a set time that this build will take. For someone with lots of hands-on experience with this sort of kit it can be done over a weekend, for someone who has never built anything like this before it can be a long process over multiple weeks.

There are also certain parts that will require an electrician. Under Australian law no work may be done on any mains voltage wiring without holding a current electrical license.

In the SharpCNC kit you will need an electrical license or a licensed electrician to wire the 24v power supply to the mains, as well as the 3-phase 240v spindle wiring to the spindle and the VFD. Not all domestic electricians are experienced or offer their services to work with VFDs as they are not commonly found in domestic environments. It may be worth calling around before placing your order to make your build as seamless as possible.

This can be a challenging and time consuming build if you have not worked with a kit or machine like this before.

If you aren't confident or need a faster solution, we offer our QueenBee and QB2 machines fully assembled, wired and tested for plug-and-play installation. You can compare machines here: https://www.cnc3d.com.au/compare

CNC3D DOES NOT offer a build service for SharpCNC kit machines.