So I came across this this evening:
Pocket NC V2 http://www.pocketnc.com/
from USD$4,900.00 (£3,648.00 approx.)
I have contacted them and they do ship to the UK, they said typical shipping costs are around USD$350.
Additionally they said they can extend an educational discount to us, which includes a free enclosure (USD$549.00) with the purchase of the Pocket NC V2, but they wouldn’t be able to do a discount on the machine.
Pocket NC 5 Axis Desktop CNC Mill Version 2
Purchase includes:
- Pocket NC Mill
- One extended reach tool holder
- 1/8th Inch ER11 Collet and Nut
- Single Flute Wood, Wax, and Plastic Endmill - Part 52508
- One year subscription of Autodesk Fusion 360 Ultimate
- Pocket NC vise and hardware
- USB cable
- Power cord
- Pocket NC Limited Warranty
FAQ
What materials can you cut with the Pocket NC?
The Pocket NC Version 1 can cut wax, plastic, wood, and aluminum. Basically any materials with hardnesses up to that of aluminum.
The Pocket NC Version 2 can cut any materials with hardnesses up to that of 4140 steel.
What size parts can you make with the Pocket NC?
VERSION 1: The travel of the Pocket NC is 4.3 inches (109 mm) in X, 5.0 inches (127 mm) in Y, and 3.5 inches (89 mm) in Z. The maximum travel in the A axis is (-5° to 95°) and the maximum travel in the B axis is (-9999° to 9999°). How your part fits in this envelope is highly dependent on your setup.
VERSION 2: The travel of the Pocket NC is 4.55 in (-2.00 in to 2.55 in) (-50.8 mm to 64.77mm) in X, 5.0 in (-2.5 in to 2.5 in) (-63.5mm to 63.5mm) in Y, and 3.55 in (-3.45 in to 0.1 in) (-87.63mm to 2.54mm) in Z. The maximum travel in the A axis is (-25° to 135°) and the maximum travel in the B axis is (-9999° to 9999°). How your part fits in this envelope is highly dependent on your setup.
What kind of software will I need to run the Pocket NC?
We are partnering with Autodesk to offer a one-year commercial subscription to Autodesk® Fusion 360™ with each of our machines. After the one-year period is over, Fusion 360 is free for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and startups and is compatible with Windows and OSx. You may also use whatever CAD/CAM software you would like, we would be happy to help facilitate the generation of a post processor for our machine.