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Stepcraft M.700
Stepcraft
Best for: A workshop that wants one machine to route, print, engrave and cut vinyl rather than four separate ones
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€3,449Editorial baseline for this machine
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Quick verdict
The M.700 provides 479 x 743 x 194mm of travel with Bosch Rexroth guides and standard igus lead screws. HIWIN ball screws are an optional upgrade. Its 43mm tool mount supports compatible spindles and other process heads, with a height-adjustable table for different setups. Kits and ready-to-run versions are available, but toolheads and control software must be selected. The 194mm Z travel is useful for varied jobs; actual stock clearance depends on table position and tooling.
Who this fits best
A workshop that wants one machine to route, print, engrave and cut vinyl rather than four separate ones
Buy this if
A workshop that wants one machine to route, print, engrave and cut vinyl rather than four separate ones. 194mm of Z travel, far more than most machines this size, which suits thick stock and 3D work.
Skip this if
Lead screws are standard, ball screws cost extra, and multi-tool flexibility costs rigidity against a dedicated router.
What else you still need
Choose a compatible spindle, the control-software and interface package, any additional heads, a Windows PC, tooling, workholding and extraction. Ball screws are optional; choose them for the application rather than treating the standard lead screws as unusable for precision work.
Material reality check
Wood, plastics and light aluminium as a router. Its strength is versatility across tools, not heavy metal cutting.
Better alternative if...
you want a dedicated router with ball screws supplied as standard. See Shapeoko 5 Pro
Where it wins
- 194mm of Z travel, far more than most machines this size, which suits thick stock and 3D work
- Genuine multi-tool platform: router, 3D print head, laser, drag knife and tangential knife on the same frame
- Bosch Rexroth guides on all axes
- Made in Germany with EU support and a dealer network
- Available ready-to-run or as a lower-cost kit
Where it falls short
- Lead screws are standard, ball screws cost extra
- Toolheads and compatible control software are additional purchases
- WinPC-NC or UCCNC configurations require a compatible Windows PC
- Price climbs quickly once you add heads and the ball screw option
- Changing tools and table height requires setup and recalibration
Specifications
479 × 743 mm
3559 cm²
1050W
Optional 43mm-neck spindle such as AMB or STEPCRAFT MM-1000; compatible laser, printing and knife heads are separate options
Integrated STEPCRAFT electronics with selectable PC interface; WinPC-NC or UCCNC control software purchased separately
35 kg
€3,449
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