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Model 9000 Benchtop Mill

Stepper (FS-9000-0000)

Description
The FlashCut CNC 9000 and 9100 benchtop mills, powered by Flashcut's USB Signal Generator, are perfect for production and prototyping. Their heavy duty cast iron construction on the outside, precision ball screws on the inside driven by the powerful FlashCut CNC motors and drivers give you rugged precision at an affordable price. Both models are available in servo or stepper versions, and both feature the powerful Flashcut CNC Control Software.

Typical Applications

• Engineering Prototyping
• Manufacturing Production
• Mold Making
• Engraving
• Woodworking
• Lab Work
• Education

Important Features

• Turn-key CNC Mill Ready to Run
• Precision Ball Screws on X and Y Axes
• Anti Backlash Z Axis
• Heavy Duty Cast Iron Construction
• Powerful 1 HP or 2 HP Spindle Motor
• Variable Spindle Speeds
• R-8 Spindle Taper
• Comes complete with FlashCut Servo or Stepper Drives and Motors
• Controlled by FlashCut CNC Windows based software and USB signal generator
• Easily upgraded to larger motors and drives
• Cuts any material - plastic or metal

Components Included

• Model 9000 or 9100 CNC Mill
• Precision Machined Nema 34 Motor Mounts, belts and pulleys (Pre-assembled)
• Machinists Vise
• FlashCut CNC Software
• FlashCut CNC Signal Generator
• Limit Switch Kit
• Stepper (3-axis)
  • 3-Axis, 3.5 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box
  • (3) Size 34, 424 oz-in stepper motors with 10' cables
• Servo (3-axis)
  • 3-Axis, 8 Amp continuous, 12 Amp peak Servo Driver box
  • (3) Size 34, 550 oz-in servo motors with 10' cables
• User's Guide and Hardware Guide
• All required cables
• Free technical support

Specifications

Machine	9000	9100
X, Y, Z Travel	9" x 5" x 3.5"	17" x 7" x 5"
Table Size	6.25" x 20.25"	8.25" x 28.5"
Spindle Motor	1 HP	2 HP
Spindle Speeds	110-2600 RPM	110-3000 RPM
Spindle Taper	R-8	R-8
Shipping Weight	460 lbs.	600 lbs.
Driver Box	Stepper	Servo
Driver current per motor coil	3.5 amps	8 amps continuous, 12 amps peak
Input Voltage	110 VAC or 220 VAC	110 VAC or 220 VAC
Physical Size of Driver Box	W=11", L=7", H=4"	W=12", L=10", H=5.75"
Drive Technology	Bi-Polar Chopper with adjustable current levels	Digital PID Filter with auto tuning of servo gain values
Input Signal from Motor Control	Step and Direction	Step and Direction
Motor
Motor Torque	424 oz-in	184 oz-in continuous, 550 oz-in peak
Flange Size	NEMA 34	NEMA 34
Shaft Diameter	0.375"	0.5"
Cable Length	10 ft.	10 ft.
Signal Generator
PC Interface	Serial Port (RS-232) and USB
Inout Voltage	9 VDC using 110 VAC or 220 VAC Adapter (included)
Physical Size	W=8", L=6.25", H=2.5"
I/O lines	8 input, 8 output

Order Numbers

Part Number	Description
SC-9000-H	9000 Benchtop Mill – Full/Half Stepper
SC-9000-M	9000 Benchtop Mill – Micro Stepper
SC-9000-V	9000 Benchtop Mill – Servo
SC-9100-H	9100 Benchtop Mill – Full/Half Stepper
SC-9100-M	9100 Benchtop Mill – Micro Stepper
SC-9100-V	9100 Benchtop Mill – Servo

USB or Serial Port versions available for all models.  Please add $200 to the price of the stepper models for USB.  Microstepper and Servo prices remain the same for USB.

Options, Upgrades, and Accessories
Please see Machine Accessories for detailed descriptions.

Part Number	Description
For all Controls
OR-05	1 Channel Relay Box 20 Amps
OA-02	BenchTop Mill Accessory Kit
UM-3402P-3403P	Size 34 Stepper Motor Upgrade 424 oz-in to 636 oz-in (per motor)
UM-3401V-3402V	Size 34 Servo Motor Upgrade 550 oz-in to 2400 oz-in, with water tight sealing
OF-07PM	6" 4th Axis Rotary Table with stepper motor and microstepping drive
OF-07VV	6" 4th Axis Rotary Table with 8 amp servo drive and servo motor
OF-08VV	8" 4th Axis Rotary Table with 8 amp servo drive and servo motor
NF-PM-148-260	Cooling-/spraying device - For lubrication and cooling while machining. Includes liquid container, a pressure gauge and pressure control.

Computer Requirements

• Version 2
• IBM compatible, Pentium 800MHz or Equivalent
• NT/2000/XP
• 128-256 MB RAM depending on part complexity
• 1 Available USB or Serial Port
• Version 1
• IBM compatible, Pentium or equivalent
• Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
• 32-128 MB RAM depending on part complexity
• 1 Available USB or Serial Port