Avid CNC PRO4896 CNC Router
Avid CNC
Best for: Shops needing full-sheet cutting with configurable motors and spindle power
Typical starting price
$7,000Editorial baseline for this machine
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Quick verdict
The PRO4896 handles full sheet goods on a modular frame. Its bolted construction uses rack-and-pinion X/Y motion and a ball-screw Z axis. Current complete-machine packages use EX controls and CNC12, with spindle and motor choices affecting cost and performance. Allow space for the machine, assembly and dust collection.
Who this fits best
Shops needing full-sheet cutting with configurable motors and spindle power
Where it wins
- Full 4x8 foot work area handles entire sheet goods
- Bolted aluminum extrusion and steel plates; profile rails, X/Y rack and pinion, Z ball screw
- Motor and spindle options suit different production workloads
- Maker supplies assembly guides and technical support
- Can cut aluminum, hardwoods, composites, and plastics
Where it falls short
- Configured machine cost depends on motors, spindle and accessories
- Budget separately for a computer, spoilboard and dust collection
- Extremely heavy and requires significant shop space
- Kit assembly, squaring and setup require time and care
- CNC12 setup and CAM still require learning
Specifications
1260 × 2508 mm
31601 cm²
3000W
4HP Hiteco air-cooled VFD spindle, ER20, when selected; other cutting-system options available
279 kg
$7,000
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Composite across 5 dimensions