Our goal from the onset with this design was to develop a cost-efficient durable machine that will provide years of trouble free service. In practically any industrial environment. Designed around the software and the performance characteristics of the electronics, the result is an excellent balance of precision, power and speed.

Base: All 1018 steel mig welded construction, Black oxide finish with electronics mounted securely on drawer in the cabinet

Gantry: All 6061-T6 aluminum construction for lighter weight, increased strength and speed, Hard gold anodized finish for durability

Bridge: 6061-T6 Aluminum Tig welded construction machined square to very
close tolerance.

Linear system: V-rail system designed in house from O-1 tool steel. The ways are adjustable and provide very stable precise motion with almost no friction or resisitance. Enabling the HS to attain its very high rapid speeds.

Drive system: Innovative high tensile cogged belt. No stretch steel lined with high tensile strength means a powerful means of delivering motion to each axis at higher speeds and less friction than any other coordinated mechanical means. These types of belts have been powering large industrial CNC machines axes for years with tolerances and repeatability in the thousandths of an inch or smaller.

Mach 3 Software License

The HS-1 was built to work optimally with the time tested and exceptional Mach3 CNC control software (www.artofcnc.ca). A free working demo is available from their website. The demo is limited to 1000 lines of G-code. It supports a generous selection of NIST G-code commands. We will provide the software on a CD-ROM as well as the necessary XML config file that you drop in to immediately format the control. A fully licensed version that unlocks all the software's features and will run an unlimited G-code file size is just $159.00 US as an option with purchase.

Ryobi Spindle/Router

For those seeking a true ready to run out of the box experience, Romaxx can also provide a great choice in spindles. We've worked extensively with the Ryobi TR45K and found it to be a very solid choice. it's powerful and reliable with no noticeable run-out of the spindle. Our CNC machines will work with a variety of router models, this is just one we feel confident about recommending and are glad to provide as an upgrade to the basic package. Don't forget to add the Ryobi Router Bracket below to secure the unit to the HS-1.

Bracket for Ryobi Router

At Romaxx we can create highly accurate custom brackets for all models of Router/spindle. This model is crafted specifically for the above Ryobi TR45K router we offer as an upgrade to the basic HS-1 CNC package.

MPG Installed

MPG stands for Manual Pulse Generator and is basically an electronic hand-wheel. It's the silver dial on the front of the machine in the picture to the upper right. By selecting it's function in Mach3, when the user rotates the MPG it moves the selected axis. It has 100 detents per revolution and each detent or hash line equals approximately .001" of linear movement. It is an asset when referencing the cutter to the work and a neat way to jog the spindle around.
[see mpg specs below]

Micronor MPG Handwheel

Romaxx is also offering the Micronor MPG Handwheel seperately from our HS-1 machine if you're interesting in adding it to your own machine or a custom application. If you're adding the MPG to a new HS-1 basic system, please choose the above option including installation.

External Input Button

Formerly a valuable custom option on our basic package, external input buttons are now standard on the basic HS-1 model effective 4/1/07, making the HS-1 one of the most user-friendly, hot-rodded tabletop CNC machines available!

Closed Loop System Upgrade

This option adds a level of insurance to the pro-level system with regard to positioning accuracy and reliability. It includes incremental rotary encoders for each stepper motor along with interface board for easy connection to your PC.

Stepper driven machines operate in what is referred to as an open loop configuration. That is to say, a motion command is executed by the software and the hardware is expected to carry out that position without checking it. In a closed loop configuration, the hardware senses position with an encoder and feeds this data back to the software for verification, thus, closing the motion loop. Should the physical position get out of synch with the logical position by a specified amount, it will trigger a software "Reset". This will prevent further damage to expensive work piece materials such as Ebony, Teflon plastics, etc.

It should be noted that open loop systems can be very consistent and have been used reliably in industry for many years.

Cast Aluminum Tooling Plate Table

A highly valued addition to our standard HS-1 setup. In place of the normal MDF table, a solid aluminum bed for added functionality and value. Blanchard ground flat. With .250" reamed holes and 10-32 tapped holes on 1.00"X1.00" and 2.00"X 2.00" grid. Makes setup a breeze. Mount a vise, fixtures, use toe clamps, bolt workpiece directly to the table, install dowells for a fence or referenceing workpieces, etc.