K2cnc

[tauscnc]

Hey guys,

I am interested in the k2cnc.com. Why so little info out there about them?
Pros? Cons? Anyone have one?

thanks
taus
www.cuttingedgecnc.com

[CNCadmin]

Check out our review section http://www.cnczone.com/reviews/showp...php/product/10 . I have not gotten mine yet but it's on the way.

[cbass]

I'm also interested in their machines. In fact I'll be visiting them in CA in early March. The guys I've talked to there seem quite knowledgeable, and they also update their site on a regular basis. They've added links to people who have bought their machines. I've called several of them and they all say they got a lot more than they expected for the money. This seems to go against the addage "you get what you pay for". There's got to be a hitch somewhere.

The only thing that they are missing is some published specs on what sort of accuracy one should expect from their machines. But as they've told me, this will depend on the material being cut, feed speeds, depth of cut, tooling, etc...

I'm sending them a file to cut for me so that when I arrive, I can pick it up in person.

I'll let you know what I find.

[tauscnc]

Great! I can't wait to hear your review. I have looked at most of the cnc routers that one could afford on a "hobby" price range and non have really impressed me. However the k2cnc really look sharp. I have also thought about making one and started getting pieces together but but the time I just added up the material (linear bearings, rods, screws, aluminum, ballscrews) I was already in the $700+ range and that is with no cutting.

So for the price it does look really good!

I have a sherline and can see how accuracy depends on machine upkeep, feedrate, material, etc. My sherline is very accurate, especially when I cut holes for bearings, they snap in, but I do keep an eye out for the backlash.

So as long as one keeps them up I assume the accuracy should be good. Heck, its got ballscrews, thats a heck of an upgrade for me

taus
www.cuttingedgecnc.com

[Aksess]

I have bought a machine from K2cnc and absoultly love it I bought the 39 X 24 machine with servo motors and an extra cutting table. I have not regretted buying it at all. Ken always awnswes any questions I may have , No matter how small they mite be. If I had it to do over again I would buy from them again. As far as acuracy I can hold around .002 with flat ground metal table!

[tauscnc]

Aksess,

I was thinking of the 2514 machine and was wondering about deflection on the X axis mostly. The rail is not supported as the pillow block is closed and I wonder in the middle of travel if the machine would chatter on work. Open blocks with supported rail would be better..... no?

taus

[cbass]

I just visited thier shop over the weekend and was thoroughly impressed with what I saw.

I sent them a part file ahead of time and they cut it on the 39x25 machine when I got there. I performed flawlessly and the quality of the cut was beyond what I expected.

These guys are excited about cnc and it shows in their product.

They are also willing to customize whatever part of the machine I need.

I'm placing my order this week

[Nono]

I have plans on purchasing the 39x25 but I am not sure what controller is recommended. I have concerns of stalling mid part/program. I plan on adding a rotary axis to this for making finials and handrail parts. Anybody have any recommendations?

[cbass]

Your choice of controller will be determined by what motors you require (servos or steppers). Are you going to spec your own motors and controller or use what they sell?

I've ordered mine with their upgraded servos (larger servos than their originals). The controller is made by Gecko. I think this will be a good choice as Gecko is used by many on this board and help is usually just a post away.

BTW, the controller they supply uses Fanuc 6 G-code. I'm already making toolpaths and the machine hasn't even arrived yet! Anyone know how to speed up time by a few weeks?

[Nono]

I would consider using there servo motor and controller system know that Fanuc 6 is the programming language. Is that ready to go? Computer parallel port and software and away I go? Or do I need an interface card as well? Any recommendations?

[Aksess]

All you need is controlling software and go to the faq page for the setup options. No you do not need an interface card just a parallel port on computer
I use cnczeus for controling software it works fine for me. and all you need is a cheap computer with just dos for it

Originally Posted by Nono I would consider using there servo motor and controller system know that Fanuc 6 is the programming language. Is that ready to go? Computer parallel port and software and away I go? Or do I need an interface card as well? Any recommendations?