Avid CNC Benchtop Standard 2424
Avid CNC
Best for: Hobbyists and small shops that want to assemble and configure a compact CNC kit
Typical starting price
$2,200Editorial baseline for this machine
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Quick verdict
The Benchtop Standard 2424 is a mechanical CNC kit with a 635 x 635 mm working area. Its aluminum extrusion and steel plate structure uses 5-start ACME lead screws. The adjustable crossmember changes available height, which must also allow for the table, stock and tooling. Electronics, a cutting system and mount, and CAM software are separate choices. It suits a buyer prepared to assemble, align and configure the machine; the base kit price is not the cost of a ready-to-cut system.
Who this fits best
Hobbyists and small shops that want to assemble and configure a compact CNC kit
Where it wins
- 5-start ACME screw drive on a compact 25 x 25 inch working area
- Aluminum extrusion frame with steel structural plates
- Handles aluminum milling with proper tooling
Where it falls short
- Router/spindle not included adds to total cost
- Control electronics and software must be selected and configured separately
- Separate electronics and cutting system increase the cost of this compact kit
- Assembly is time-consuming and requires careful alignment
- Budget for the cutting system, mount, electronics, software and workholding
Specifications
635 × 635 mm
4032 cm²
710W
Cutting system and matching mount purchased separately
60 kg
$2,200
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Composite across 5 dimensions