WorkBee Critical Machine Dimensions

Hi what depth of material can I go upto if I’m just engraving letters say upto 10mm thank

Hi Im about to start assembling my workbee and build the work bench, Recommended workbench size is 1200 by 1700mm. Can I build this is a corner, IE I will only have access on one side and one end ?

I would recommend NOT mounting on a folding table- it is difficult to maintain bed flatness. If you insist on making it fold, at the very least you need to make it of torsion box construction that is very rigid.

Do the recommended workbench sizes totally encompass the CNC machine , cables etc..or is there some overhang ?

I want to build the CNC onto a table that will fold up on a wall so want to be sure before I cut the wood to size.

Regards, Geoff

Hi,

I am getting a 1500x1500 workbee and I want to add an enclosure. what internal dimensions would you recommend?

Thanks Ben

Hello, I’m coming from the 2.3 instructions for spoiler board size and my machine isn’t listed here, at least I’m not aware of it being referred to as a Z1?

Hi I am considering this machine but I am confused over the Z height. If the travel is 94mm and if you had a long enough cutter then would a 94mm depth of cut be possible? Im assuming this is limited due to the X axis gantry height to the bed level ?

Hiya can I cut say 18mm and 24mm Marine Ply and would it be a good finish?

HI, for the 1000x750 machine it says the spoiler board size should be max 620 x 1000mm, however, I find this doesn’t fit due to the 4 right angle mounts preventing the board from sitting correctly. Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?

Hi, is there a reason why there is no workbee dimension with larger X-axis than Y-axis? E.g. 150x75cm or 150x100? Like the X-Carve Pro? I like the idea of a machine with a smaller footprint which can handle full sheets via 3-4 tilings.

Thanks

Marco

Do we have the ability to use stl files rather than 2d sketches with color for the depths?!

1. What is the weight of the WorkBee, maybe the 1000 x 1000 model?

2. After the WorkBee is assembled and adjusted, can it be tilted 90 degree and i.e. transported through a door and then tilted again to the normal position and then used without readjusting it? I like to know my options about moving the finished machine from one room to another.

Hello

Can you advise if cutting 18mm thick double sided laminate faced plywood and if so, one sheet at a time or is it acceptable to double up?

Also I need to cut some carbon fibre plate occasionally up to 5mm thickness. will that be ok?

Thanks

Could you add a recommended list of tabletop dimensions for each size of unit?

Have watched the videos on YT and really want to purchase but Ime afraid the computer programming will be a bit much for my brain as damaged

is it as easy as you make it seem

I’m planning one of your machines for a winter lockdown project, but I’m allergic to Microsoft products. Can I execute the entire design and loading process using Linux based software?

I need to cut large letters out of 5mmm acrylic, would the 1500x1500 be good for this? I’m liking the level of support which is why I’m leaning towards purchasing from you.

Hi, I need to cut 1m x 1m foamex board so it is tapered. Starting at 19mm ending at 9mm thick. Will this machine be able to do this? And do you know how long this would take approximately?

Thanks.

hi im getting a spoilboard and another board for the max work area, what thickness for each would you suggest as i assume this will limit my depth of cut to a lower amount im wanting to cut mainly 6, 12, 18 mm thanks

Hi I am interested in a 1500 x 1500 machine to cut large letters from 20mm High density bamboo ply board. What will the decibel levels be as will be working in a large workshop in my garden but I an surrounded by neighbours . Dave

Hi to whom it may concern,

we are currently trying to setup our duet and we are getting the following error when trying to connect to the web access of duet. Have you got any advise or help on what we have done wrong, if anything.

This site can’t be reached

192.168.2.13 took too long to respond.

Try:

Checking the connection

Checking the proxy and the firewall

Running Windows Network Diagnostics

I would really like to get into this kind of work, what machine would you recommend to beginner who wants to progress further.

Hi!! I have a questions. Is it a single router cnc machine?

Hi Ryan, i bought a workbee 1500x1500 belt drive and i know that you already sell a screw version. It’s possible to convert my cnc to a screw drive version? Do you have plans to sell a convertion kit?

Thanks

Marcelo Dias

I’ve just ordered the 750x1000 and the Dewalt router. I want to make a work table that will fold up to the wall with the WorkBee on it. Does the volume Z height given above include the router?

If not. What space needs to be left so that the table can hinge up to the wall with the machine on it? Thanks.

So if the spoiler board was mounted on the table Id go from 47 to 67mm on the Z Axis. I think I would like a 55mm cut so may be able to mount a 12mm board on the inside of the frame but good to know the Z axis can be increased with a few mods.

Hi there. If I attached the machine directly onto the workbench using the clamping brackets and placed some additional blocks on the outside for rigidity would that then mean that the spoiler boards supports would then become unnecessary. If I did this I would then slightly increase the Z axis by a few all important mm’s.

Alternatively, could I flip the spoiler board supports upside down and, if they protruded below the frame, cut a couple of housing slots into the workbench so that it ensures that the main frame sits level on the bench. Would this be possible with an aim to increase the Z axis a fraction without compromising rigidity. With the current configuration I will get a maximum 47mm depth of cut but looking for an extra cm of depth. At present I believe that it is the spoiler board supports that dictate the final Z axis to 47mm (as opposed to say 55mm) and if they were lowered a fraction (even removed……or maybe slightly modified) it would enable me to carry out a specific task.

Hi, i want to realize a cnc with size (X axis 1000mm x Y axis 2000mm) and i would like to use for the Z and X axis the lead screw and for Y the belts due the big lenght… or it’s possible also the Y axes with lead screw for 2000 mm ? and with which kit i can start to arrive at my goal considering that i will add the C-BEAM profile of 2000mm and V-SLOT profile more long for spoiler support ?

Thanks

Do I understand it correctly that I'd theoretically be able to position a door (900x2100mm) in a “750 x 1000mm Screw Drive machine” to engrave it?

Is it possible to cut a 26mm Acrylic block in one sweep instead of layers ? If yes, what kind of bit can be used and would you sell that?