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Avid CNC Benchtop Pro 2436
Avid CNC
Best for: Serious machinists who want industrial-quality motion components in a benchtop format
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$2,800Editorial baseline for this machine
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Quick verdict
The Benchtop PRO 2436 combines an aluminum frame, profile linear guides and ball screws on all axes. Avid lists a standard working envelope of 660 x 961 x 152 mm and a 120 kg base-machine weight. The current configurator uses CNC12 and offers several motor and spindle packages, so compare complete configurations rather than a bare-frame price. It is intended for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metal work, but removal rate depends on the spindle, tooling and setup. The work surface and optional taller Z axis also affect usable clearance.
Who this fits best
Serious machinists who want industrial-quality motion components in a benchtop format
Where it wins
- Industrial-grade linear rails and ball screws
- Aluminum frame with profile linear guides and ball screws on every axis
- Designed for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metal work with a suitable spindle and tooling
- True CNC motion controller (not GRBL) for advanced features
Where it falls short
- Expensive for the work area offered
- Spindle, control package and work surface affect the complete-system cost
- CNC12 setup and learning the machine still take time
- Requires a suitable Windows control PC for CNC12
- Assembly is more involved than consumer machines
Specifications
660 × 961 mm
6343 cm²
710W
Spindle selected separately in the configurator; Hiteco and AV Smart Spindle packages are available
120 kg
$2,800
premium
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