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Penta Machine Pocket NC V2-50
Penta Machine
Best for: Small complex parts requiring simultaneous five-axis machining within a desktop envelope
Typical starting price
$10,799Maker's price, checked Oct 1
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Where to buy
Penta Machine: $10,799 · checked Oct 22
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Quick verdict
The Pocket NC V2-50 is a compact simultaneous five-axis mill with linear travel of 115.5 x 128.3 x 90.1 mm. Rotary clearance makes the practical stock envelope smaller than those travel figures suggest. Its NSK spindle is electrically driven, rated at 200 W maximum and up to 50000 RPM, and needs a separate air supply. The machine weighs 13.6 kg. It is intended for small complex parts rather than panels or high removal rates. Compatible five-axis CAM, workholding, suitable tooling and air supply belong in the complete budget.
Who this fits best
Small complex parts requiring simultaneous five-axis machining within a desktop envelope
Buy this if
Small complex parts requiring simultaneous five-axis machining within a desktop envelope.
Skip this if
Very expensive for the work envelope, and tiny 116 by 128mm envelope, this is a parts machine not a panel machine.
What else you still need
A clean air supply meeting the spindle specification, compatible five-axis CAM, suitable small tooling and workholding; the spindle motor itself is electric.
Material reality check
Small parts in aluminum, plastics and wax; rotary clearance, tooling and the 200 W spindle constrain the job as well as stock size.
Better alternative if...
you mostly need 3-axis parts and want a much larger envelope for the money. See Carbide 3D Nomad 4
Where it wins
- 50000 RPM electric spindle suits small-diameter tooling
- True simultaneous 5-axis, not just 3+2 indexing
- Maker currently quotes approximately six weeks lead time
- Mature Fusion 360 post-processor and an established user base
Where it falls short
- Very expensive for the work envelope
- Tiny 116 by 128mm envelope, this is a parts machine not a panel machine
- Needs a shop air supply, which many home workshops do not have
- CAM is not included
- 200 W maximum spindle power limits material-removal rate
Specifications
115.5 × 128.3 mm
148 cm²
200W
NSK electric BLDC spindle; separate air supply required, CHB/CHK toolholding varies
Kinetic Control
13.6 kg
$10,799
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Overall Score
Composite across 5 dimensions
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