ShopBot Desktop
Our smallest CNC machine is a digital fabrication powerhouse. It’s built to perform with speed and precision, and built to last. Choose an aluminum deck or a Universal Vacuum hold down deck.
Desktop with Aluminum T-Slot Deck
Starting at:
$9,972
In addition to impressive woodworking capabilities, the Desktop delivers engraving level precision, and the power and rigidity to machine parts from wood, plastic, aluminum, and other materials. The Desktop can perform a wide range of workbench, prototyping and production projects. And it’s an agile platform to support your growing digital fabrication interests and needs.
Desktop with Aluminum T-Slot Deck
The Desktop with Aluminum T-Slot Deck (general purpose deck) comes standard with an attached MDF spoil board and is considered our most versatile… read more
Desktop with Universal Vacuum Hold Down Deck
The Desktop with Universal Vacuum Hold Down Deck kit includes a plywood plenum, MDF spoil board, and the Fein Turbo II Vac for quick… read more
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- Solid machined aluminum frame with pinned/bolted joints.
- Aluminum T-slot and Vacuum deck options available.
- T-Slot decking includes MDF spoil board and can be configured to mount above or below machine frame (for additional Z travel).
- Vacuum deck includes Fein Turbo II Vacuum kit for powerful, quiet vacuum hold down ready to run on standard 120VAC power.
- Fully supported THK linear rails and bearings on all axes.
- Anti-Backlash Teflon coated lead screws on all axes.
- Dual drive motor system for Y axes instead of single central motor prevents gantry deflection when cutting hard materials.
- Integrated dust skirt ready to connect to dust collector.
- Full system runs on 120VAC power, ready to plug into a standard wall outlet.
- ShopBot’s own control software.
- Powerful CAD/CAM Software from Vectric (VCarve Pro standard, upgrades to Aspire available).
- Quick-start setup guide will allow you to go from uncrating to cutting in less than 1 hour.
- Lifetime service for your machine with live phone support and detailed documentation on the web.
- CE package available.
| Imperial Units | Metric Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint with Spindle | 39″ x 32″ x 30″ | 990mm x 819mm x 760mm |
| XYZ Movement | 25″ x 20″ x 5″ | 640mm x 510mm x 130mm |
| Cutting Volume (Vacuum and T-Slot Deck) | 24″ x 18″ x 3.5″ | 610mm x 460mm x 89mm |
| Cutting Volume (with Lower Deck) | 23″ x 17″ x 8″ | 585mm x 430mm x 200mm |
| Weight (machine only) | 140-180lbs (depending on options) | 63 — 82kgs (depending on options) |
| Crated machine | 45″ x 38″ x 38″ (170 — 230lbs) | 1150mm x 965mm x 965mm (77-105kgs) |
| Collets | Includes 1/4″ and 1/2″ ER20 Collets (1 each) | |
| Max Cut Speed | 240 inches per minute | 100 mm per second |
| Max Rapid Speed | 360 inches per minute | 150 mm per second |
| Positional Resolution | 0.00025″ | 0.0065mm |
| Electrical Requirements | 120VAC 15Amps |
While there are endless possibilities of what you can do with the ShopBot Desktop, here are a few examples of areas where people are putting their CNC tool to use:
Sign Making
Sign makers are using CNC for 3D carving, V-bit carving, profile contouring, fluting, and engraving. It also provides them with the opportunity to cut their own channel letter components, frames, posts, and borders in-house.
Learn more about Sign Making with CNC.
Woodworking
High-volume furniture and millwork companies, as well as novice and master craftsmen, are embracing CNC technology. Craftsmen are quickly realizing that the CNC process doesn’t jeopardize their pieces’ authenticity; it only adds to quality and uniqueness of the finished product.
Learn more about Woodworking with CNC.
Manufacturing
Whatever size manufacturing business you have, success today is about agility. ShopBot tools give you the ability to accommodate shifting priorities.
Learn more about Manufacturing with CNC.
Education
No educational setting is complete without a ShopBot. Our digital fabrication tools take STEM learning to the next level.
Available Accessories and Add-Ons:
To learn more about other accessories and add-ons available for the ShopBot Desktop, speak to a member of our sales team: 888-680-4466
Check out our Desktop Work Station for an all-in-one solution that includes a ShopBot Desktop, Invision Full Enclosure, and a Work Stand. Call our sales team at 888-680-4466 for pricing.