STEPCRAFT M.1000 - STEPCRAFT M-Series Machine Description

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3. Designation and Dimensions of the Machines
The STEPCRAFT M-Series is a CNC gantry milling system and available in the sizes M.500, M.700
und M.1000.
Machine Type Dimensions Working Space Weight
STEPCRAFT M.500
L 726 x W 583 x H 646* mm
543 x 348 x 194 mm
28 kg
STEPCRAFT M.700
L 926 x W 713 x H 646* mm
743 x 479 x 194 mm
35 kg
STEPCRAFT M.1000
L 1226 x W 913 x H 646* mm
1044 x 679 x 194 mm
42 kg
* Machine height with extended Z-axis.
4. Description
Machine
The STEPCRAFT M-Series is a multifunctional CNC gantry milling system for the permanent and reg-
ular processing of wood, plastics and non-ferrous metals. The construction is based on aluminum ex-
trusions specifically designed by STEPCRAFT which have a variety of functions such as guidance and
dust protection. Due to their special design the aluminum extrusions ensure a high stability and ten-
sional stiffness.
The machine has three axes which are offset by 90°. This way, it is possible to travel to any point
within the working space. Each axis is equipped with up to two stepper motors and reference
switches. The stepper motors drive the movable axes elements via the threaded spindle. The position
of the axis is determined during the reference run, at the beginning of the job, with the aid of the refer-
ence switch.
The machine table consists out of white coated MDF panels with aluminum T-slots for the variable fix-
ture of workpieces and accessories.
The STEPCRAFT CNC gantry milling system consists out of the following, sometimes optional, com-
ponents:
- CNC gantry milling system M.500, M.700 or M.1000;
- electronic control unit in a separate sheet housing attached to the rear side of the CNC system
with internal parallel module and connected USB or network module;
- system-guided tools such as a milling motor;
- PC incl. control software with clock/direction output signals such as WinPC-NC or UCCNC.
Workplace
The workplace needs to provide enough space around the CNC gantry milling system for the machine
to work comfortably and to be able to fully use its traveling paths. Additionally, a safe distance to pos-
sibly nearby positioned machines is to be maintained.
The location of the machine as well as the workplace surrounding the machine has to be sufficiently
illuminated.
The PC controlling the machine is to be placed in the vicinity of the machine in order to have both in
clear view.