Description
Highlights:
- 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
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.
Chris J. (verified owner) –
Had some issues with the wiring and throwing codes. Finally figured out after replacing the wiring harness I had a bad motor and was sent a replacement. Works great now. This machine is a beast!
Alan Wooldridge (verified owner) –
We have been extremely pleased with our AltMill MK2 4×4. It has been a huge upgrade for our shop and has opened the door for us to take on bigger, cleaner, and more detailed woodworking projects. The machine feels solid, accurate, and well built, and it has already become a big part of what we do at AW & Son Woodworks. Assembly was straightforward, and any questions we had were handled very well. We are very happy with the machine and with the company behind it.
Nels Angelin (verified owner) –
I am impressed with the quality of the entire materials list. I followed the guidance of the video instruction and the list I printed out from the app listing. Sometimes the video went by pretty fast for my comprehension. I had the most trouble at the end putting the cables into the dragrails, particularly the Y rail contents with the crossover from the X rail. One thing that can be improved is contact to a live agent with questions from a beginner. I found I could go to Garrett Fromme with IDC with a few questions. When I was really stumped I looked between the written and video several times. Fortunately I figured out the dragrail routing of parts at the end. –My experience was a little unique in that did not have a good shop space to put the machine, I had a room barely big enough but is intended to be my training room to get acquainted. The room is 10×12 I had to make alot of repairs and finishing before I could work the assembly. I worked through passing of my wife and finishing the room. I had months with the boxes unopened in the house to complete the room. I must say that the Altmill itself came very quickly for me, but some of the extra parts, ( spindle and computer were slower to arrive.) It was ok as I was preparing the room and floor before my assembly. My greatest suggestion is provide a contact for personal questions easy to access for help.
One thing I misunderstood, but was my problem from the beginning was noting what is front and back of the machine. You answered well, I misinterpreted. You stated the one end with two holes the other with 4 holes, I looked for the holes then found it was the physical “blocks” that made the difference. I did have to take apart some of my assembly to get back on track in the right order.
The machine is well thought out and well designed. That is why I bought it to meet my plans. For the moment the packing boxes are serving for a temporary table for parts laid out. I am planning to put a vacuum unit outside the room to save space, noise and dust for the unit.
Martin Miller (verified owner) –
Lots of problems. Long time getting parts. Now waiting for Clearcut dust shor
Bill Wilson (verified owner) –
Great