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AltMill MK2 4×4

(94 customer reviews)

$3,160.00

The AltMill is the pinnacle of hobby CNCing, bringing industrial-level precision to a price point and ecosystem for both beginners and advanced users. The AltMill MK2 4×4 is your go-to CNC when time, performance and precision are crucial.

Highlights include:

  • Production level cutting speeds (approx. 600 inches/minute)
  • Closed loop motor system on all three axis to auto-correct positioning and auto-stop when necessary (reliable for production style work)
  • Requires little maintenance during project production
  • Advanced, production-style features including Y-axis auto-squaring; limit switches by default; and tram adjustment capabilities
  • Cuts materials ranging from hardwoods to plastics, foams, composites, aluminum – even steel
  • Support for 80mm spindles and routers
  • 49″ x 49″ working area with a max Z-height of 5.5″
  • Footprint of 59″ wide and 62″ deep

The AltMill MK2 4×4 comes with a standard 80mm spindle mount only. It does not come with a spindle, which must be purchased separately.

The current lead time for delivery is 5 to 7 weeks. Please check our Order Status page for an estimated completion date of your order.

***Our products are subject to the USMCA and are not affected by the 35% tariff on Canadian goods at this time. Read our blog post on how we are handling the situation. We will be shipping to US customers with UPS option only.***

New CNC users, Read these Resources to Ensure a Successful Start. When assembling the AltMill, use the Resources as well as the assembly video for a successful start. The assembly resources have up-to-date information.

    Description

    ***Included with your AltMill MK2 4×4***

    • SLB-EXT controller and emergency stop
    • Partially pre-assembled rigid frame
    • Inductive sensors for homing
    • Sturdy metal legs with the ability to add 4ft wide shelving underneath
    • Welcome package

    ***Not included with your AltMill MK2 4×4***
    Check out our recommended products tabs for an ideal set up, but note the following ARE NOT included with your order:

    • Computer or laptop
    • Spindle
    • End mills or bits
    • T-tracks
    • Waste board (e.g. MDF 2ft x 4ft sheet)
    • Set of metric Allen keys, standard bits or drill for assembly

    ***Some photos may contain items for illustrative purposes, such as spindles, caster wheels, t-tracks, or additional shelving. There may also be cosmetic differences between the machine in the photo and the production version of the AltMill.

    Lead times
    This product has a potentially long waitlist, relative to demand and seasonality. For more info on expected shipping and delivery times, please see our Order Status page.

    Additional information

    Weight 76 lbs
    Dimensions 38 × 11 × 12 in
    Include Spindle and Dust Shoe Kit

    Include Spindle and Dust Shoe Kit, Machine Only

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    Measurements & Specifications

    Specifications

    • Rigid frame and linear motion design using HGR15 linear guides and ball screws on all axis mounted to a custom-designed, machined aluminum extrusion
    • Closed loop stepper motors for over 600IPM
    • Support for 80mm spindles and routers
    • 49″ by 49″ working area with a max Z-height of 5.5″
    • Inductive sensors for homing included
    • Sturdy metal legs with the ability to add 4ft wide shelving underneath
    • Footprint of 59″ wide and 62″ deep

    Must Have Add-on: 1.5kW, 2.kW Spindle or 2.2kW ATC Spindle

    Unlock the full potential of your AltMill with a 1.5W or 2.2KW ER Spindle and Dust Shoe Kit, or, an Automatic Tool Changer Spindle Kit

    Each 1.5KW ER20 Spindle & Dust Shoe Kit comes with:

    • 80mm Dust Shoe
    • ER20, 80mm, 1.5KW 110V Air-Cooled Spindle
    • 110V, 1.5KW, 3-Phase VFD
    • AC power cable and 5m spindle power cable
    • ER20 1/8, 1/4″, 3/8″and 1/2″ collets (one of each)
    • Data cable to connect to the AltMill/SLB-EXT controller for remote speed control

    Each 2.2KW ER20 Spindle & Dust Shoe Kit will come with:

    • 80mm Dust Shoe
    • ER20, 80mm, 2.2KW 220V Air-Cooled Spindle
    • 220V input, 2.2KW, 3-Phase output VFD
    • NEMA 6-15P AC power cable and 5m spindle power cable
    • ER20 1/8, 1/4″, 3/8″and 1/2″ collets (one of each)

    Each ATC Spindle Kit comes with:

    • 2.2kW ATC Spindle
    • ATC Spindle Mount
    • Enclosed 2.2kW VFD and Mount Adapter
    • Clear Cut Dust Shoe
    • Tool Length Sensor
    • ATC Expansion Board for an SLB-EXT Controller
    • 2.2kW VFD NEMA 6-15P Power Cord
    • 10m Length 8mm Air Line Tubing
    • Male ¼” NPT to 8mm Air Line Push Fitting
    • ER20 Collet Wrench

    **Each ATC Spindle Kit comes with a variety of tool holders, collets or racks (or no rack.) Read for more details.

    FAQs

    Choosing an AltMill vs a LongMill

    Payment

    Full Payment is required at time of purchase to get your order into the Queue. We ship on a first-come, first-served basis. If you choose local pick-up, you are subjected to the queue order and cannot get your machine quicker.

    Power Requirements

    Altmill with the 1.5kW spindle. We recommend allocating 2x 15A, 110V/120V circuits — one for the spindle, the other for the machine and a computer.

    • The AltMill consumes 500W and runs off a 48V 10A power supply, 110-120 volt circuit
    • The 1.5KW Spindle Kit consumes 1500W at max load, 110-120 volt circuit

    Altmill with the 2.2kW spindle. We recommend allocating 1x 15A, 110V/120V & 1x 20A, 220/240 Circuit — one for the spindle, the other for the machine and a computer.

    • The AltMill consumes 500W and runs off a 48V 10A power supply, 110-120 volt circuit
    • The 2.2KW Spindle Kit consumes 2000W at max load, 220-240 volt circuit

    If you live in a country with 220V/240V power you must use a transformer to convert to 110V/120V.

    • To solely run the machine, you need a rating above 500W
    • To run the machine and 1.5kW spindle, you need a rating of 2000W

    Altmill Power Supply Specifications: Input: 100-130 VAC 50/60 Hz, 7-54 Amps, Output: 48 VDC 10 Amps, 480 Watts

    International Shipping

    We do not have distribution centers but we ship internationally from our office via UPS.  Shipping costs vary from $300  to $1900 USD. You are responsible for any taxes, duties and brokerage fees.

      • HS Code 8465.91
      • Carton Sizes and weights
        • Package 1, 62x16x11 (in) 70 lbs (X rail box)
        • Package 2, 62x16x11 (in) 70 lbs (Y rail box)
        • Package 3, 37x10x11 (in) 65 lbs (Main box)
        • Package 4, 15x13x5 (in) 20 lbs (Spindle kit)

    3rd Party Spindles

    I would like to source my own spindle, what should I be aware of?

    • For spindles 2.2KW or above, you will need to install extra 220VAC wiring
    • The AltMill comes with an 80mm spindle mount, we do not have larger diameter mounts at the moment
    • The VFDs that may work with our controller are: Huanyang v1, Huanyang P2A, Yalang YL620, H-100, and GS20, however they are not plug-and-play — read this article for further information

    More Information

    Check out our comprehensive FAQs for prospective customers, addressing questions such as power requirements, spindle sourcing, and bundle deal info. 

    Warranty

    The AltMill has a 120 day warranty once it arrives at your door.

    We want you to have a great experience with your machine, so if any parts are found to be missing or damaged, please email us. We will ensure that you receive the support you need to restore your AltMill to operating condition or provide a full or partial refund.

    You may cancel an order if it has not shipped yet, please contact us if you wish to do so. We do not accept returns for AltMills that have already shipped.

    General Warranty and Limits of Service:

    Effective March 11, 2024

    Throughout this policy the words “we”, “us” and “our”, or “Sienci Labs” will be used to refer to Sienci Labs Inc. herein and “AltMill” or “machine” will refer to Sienci Labs’ Sienci AltMill. Additionally, the words “you”,  “your”, “user”, and “operator”  will refer to the original purchaser/customer, user, or viewer of any of the products or media provided by or through Sienci Labs.

    Sienci Labs Inc. (the “Company”) grants the AltMill (the “Product”) a standard warranty within Canada and the US to the original customer to be free from missing parts, defects in material, and defects in workmanship for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of receipt by the original purchaser. Sienci Labs Inc. will ensure that the appropriate support is provided to the original customer to restore the AltMill to operational condition or provide a full or partial refund under the sole discretion of the Company.

    This warranty does not cover damage due to improper use or assembly, lack of maintenance, normal wear and tear, or modifications to the AltMill which are not produced or authorized by the Company. Consumables such as cutting tools and sample or stock materials which may have come with your AltMill are not included in this warranty.

    This warranty will become void if the operator does not follow the Safety Warnings and Guidelines, uses the Product for illegal purposes, intentionally causes damage to the Product, or transfers the Product to another owner.

    The original customer must contact Sienci Labs Inc. within one-hundred and twenty (120) days of receiving their order to make a warranty claim to be eligible for warranty service. Proof of purchase, tracking number, email address, or other material will be used to confirm the original purchasing date and the identity of the original customer. If damage was due to shipping, original packaging materials must be kept in the original received condition. Photos, videos, written descriptions, and other items may be requested to assess and validate a warranty claim. 

    In the case Sienci Labs Inc. requires the original parts to be returned, the customer is solely responsible for packing all items securely. Damage incurred during return shipping will not be covered by the warranty. A method of payment such as a credit card may be requested by Sienci Labs Inc. to cover shipping costs or damaged items if Products are not eligible for warranty service.

    Assembly Instructions & Help Resources

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    94 reviews for AltMill MK2 4×4

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    1. Nicholas (verified owner)

      I had setup issues that were my fault for not unpacking everything upfront, but the accuracy and ease of use of the Altmill is fantastic.

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    2. Bryan (verified owner)

      I’m absolutely loving my AltMill MK2 4×4. Assembly was straightforward and easy to follow, even from unboxing to first power-up. The build quality is phenomenal—everything feels solid, precise, and professionally engineered. You can immediately tell this machine was designed with durability and performance in mind. It runs smoothly, accurately, and inspires confidence with every cut. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality CNC machine.

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    3. Luis Rattia (verified owner)

      I am very happy with the altmill. It 9has a noise while is moving in the Y axis. I don’t know it is normal. I wiil contact you

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    4. James (verified owner)

      Upgrading from a Longmill, both machines are very good.

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    5. Anonymous (verified owner)

      One of the best CNC I’ve purchased

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    6. David K. (verified owner)

      great product and fairly easy to learn for a newbie like myself.

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    7. Mike Mayo (verified owner)

      I experienced issues with my machine, and after some troubleshooting with Jason, we narrowed it down to either the VFD or the spindle. Jason promptly sent a replacement set that included both. It turned out the VFD was the problem, so I replaced it, and Jason advised me to keep the spare spindle in case I ever need it. Excellent customer service!

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    8. Adam Filipowicz (verified owner)

      Good overall, some minor issues

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    9. Law (verified owner)

      Best single investment into my shop so far.

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    10. Greg B. (verified owner)

      So far so good. Setup was a breeze. I had a couple questions and customer service was very helpful. The cuts I have made so far the machine is very responsive.

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    11. THOMAS MYERS (verified owner)

      I’ve had some difficulty from either my computer or with the control board. I’ve ordered the Gcontroller to see if it will make a difference. The Y1 cable was defective but replaced rather quickly. The touch plate sometimes doesn’t touch off on the end mill and will actually push the plate as much as 1/8″ even though I’m holding it.

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    12. DON ALDRIDGE (verified owner)

      Don’t really have a rating for this yet because I haven’t had a chance to use it yet, and here’s why! I ordered the Altmill back in early September and was pleasantly surprised when I started receiving box’s in less than two weeks, that is all but one lonely box which after research was the T-track clamp set. I contacted Sienci labs with a response that this was out of their hands and I need to follow up with UPS. According to the tracking the packaged had made it all the way to Oklahoma City but never arrived, later the tracking message was “package delayed”. I was convinced that the package was lost but you wouldn’t agree with that until a message from UPS stating that was received. Well, I just received the package Wednesday November 19th, after you finally decided that the package was lost and sent me another package. As for as I am concerned that is not the best customer service, what you should have done was after two or three weeks of not receiving the package you should have sent out another set of T-tracks and if by chance the original set did show up I could have easily returned them to you or you could have filed a report with UPS, that way I could have already been using the Altmil, but no I am just now starting to install the T-tracks this weekend and hopefully I will get to use the new Altmill MK2 soon. I have never had a CNC, and I am sure this is a great machine, but I am very disappointed with the customer service.

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    13. Jason Siegel (verified owner)

      Finally got to assembly, which went smoothly

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    14. Frank J. (verified owner)

      I have a few years experience.

      Altmill was easy to assembly.

      Had a couple of hiccups getting the software going, but tech support was excellent.

      Humidor, plaques, cutting boards, cards, custom bars etc.

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    15. Todd Lindstrom (verified owner)

      I feel the price is reasonable

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    16. Sean Tynan (verified owner)

      Really happy with the increased working area. Some small bugs.

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    17. Peter C. (verified owner)

      Great assembly instructions. I upgraded from a Shapeoko Pro xxl and Altmill is a 100% better; more rigid, larger, faster, more powerfull motors, and Gsender is better operating software.

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    18. Blake B. (verified owner)

      Easy setup and no issues running it

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    19. James Cavanaugh (verified owner)

      I don’t think it was overpriced

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