Pro-Series Microstepping |
The FlashCut CNC Multi-Axis Pro Series CNC Microstepping Controller provides precise, powerful coordinated motion for controlling any machine, large or small. It was elegantly engineered and built in the USA maintaining high quality and smooth power. Its 8A drives with anti-resonance technology and 70VDC power supply are perfect for large CNC machines such as a Bridgeport or smaller machines that need excellent smoothness and precision power. It can be used with any size stepper motor including NEMA 17, 23, 34, 42 and 56. It is also available in Digital Servo for the even more smoothness, speed and power.
Call or request a quote on the "Specs" tab above to discuss your needs or get a formal quote.
Motors
FlashCut also offers a wide range of stepper motors to suit your needs including NEMA frame sizes 17, 23, 34 and 42. All of our motors come with connectors and optional shielded cable, ready to plug directly into any of our controllers.
Each Compact and Pro-Series Stepper Controller comes in a sturdy aluminum chassis with an integrated USB Signal Generator, microstepping drives and a universal 110-240VAC power supply. All controllers include the accaimed FlashCut CNC Windows Software giving you the ultimate in ease of use, power and flexibility. Our software works seamlessly with 32 bit or 64 bit versions of Windows XP, Vista,7 or 8. We support everything we sell via phone, e-mail and user forum.
- Mills
- Lathes
- Routers
- Laser, Plasma and Water-Jet Cutters
- Industrial Automation
- Lab Automation
Features
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| Product Description | Pro-Series CNC Microstepping Controller |
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| 1 Axis |
6501-1-080-M + Quote |
| 2 Axis |
6501-2-080-M + Quote |
| 3 Axis |
6501-3-080-M + Quote |
| 4 Axis |
6501-4-080-M + Quote |
| 5 Axis |
6501-5-080-M + Quote |
| Replacement Drive Module |
OD-080-M + Quote |
| Phase Current Range [A] | 1.0 - 8.0* *Also available in 10A as a custom order |
| Bus Voltage [VDC] | 70 |
| Step Resolution | Full*, 1/2*, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/100 *Includes a smooth step option |
| Idle Current Reduction | 50% |
| Input Voltage [VAC] | 110 or 220 |
| Commonly Works With These Motors | MP-1702, MP-2301-D, MP-2302, MP-2303, MP-3402, MP-3403, MP-4201 |
| PC Interface | USB |
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| Weight [lbs] | 14.40 |
| Weight [kg] | 6.54 |
| Length [in] | 12.7 |
| Length [mm] | 315 |
| Width [in] | 14.1 |
| Width [mm] | 357 |
| Height [in] | 5.7 |
| Height [mm] | 145 |
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MP-4201 + Quote |
MP-1702 + Quote |
MP-2301-D + Quote |
MP-2302 + Quote |
MP-2302-D + Quote |
MP-2303 + Quote |
MP-2303-D + Quote |
MP-3402 + Quote |
MP-3403 + Quote |
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| NEMA Size | 42 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 34 |
| Step Angle [degrees] | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Holding Torque [oz-in] | 2830 | 62 | 155 | 269 | 269 | 454 | 454 | 940 | 1160 |
| Holding Torque [N-m] | 20 | 0.44 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 8.2 |
| Current/Phase [A] | 8.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| [Ohms] | 0.32 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | 0.55 |
| Voltage/Phase [VDC] | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3 | 3 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Phase Inductance [mH] | 5.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Weight [lbs] | 18.7 | 0.75 | 1.65 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 3.65 | 3.65 | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| Mass [kg] | 8.5 | 0.34 | 0.75 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Length [in] | 5.75 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 3.07 | 4.65 |
| Length [mm] | 146 | 48.3 | 56 | 80 | 80 | 115 | 115 | 78 | 118 |
| Width [in] | 4.3 | 1.66 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 3.39 | 3.39 |
| Width [mm] | 110 | 42.3 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 86 | 86 |
| Height [in] | 4.3 | 1.66 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 3.39 | 3.39 |
| Height [mm] | 110 | 42.3 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 86 | 86 |
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OI-01-U + Quote |
I/O Threading Expansion Board for USB Signal Generator |
The FlashCut CNC USB I/O Expansion Board provides the FlashCut CNC USB Signal Generator and Pro-Series Microstepping and Servo Controllers with an additional 24 inputs and 24 outputs (for a total of 32 inputs and 32 outputs), two 0-10V analog signals for spindle speed control or other devices that use precision analog control and an encoder input for spindle speed monitoring and threading applications. It easily fits into existing USB Signal Generator using the included hardware. |
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OI-03-U + Quote |
Mini IO Expansion Board |
Mini IO Expansion Board - Easily mounts on any existing Pro-Sereis or CompactSeries Controller to 1 channel of analog output, 1 PWM channel, 1 analog input and full quadrature encoder input. Used for THC, spindle control, encoder readng, threading or any other analog or PWM controlled process. |
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OP-01 + Quote |
Control Pendant |
This 38-function pendant allows you to control your machine from wherever you need to be. It is specially programmed to take advantage of commonly used functions in FlashCut such as Jogging, Point Moves, Setting Zero, Controlling Your Program, Homing and Turning on and off your Spindle. It can also be easily programmed from the FlashCut software interface for any special function that you need for your application. It connects to your PC using a 10' USB cable (included). It also includes a clear, flexible cover to keep the chips away from the keys without losing any functionality. |
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OR-04 + Quote |
Universal Relay Box |
Universal Relay Box (2 switched 110-240 VAC channels, up to15 amps total and 2 contact relays 0.5 amps each). Perfect for turning on and off a 1.5HP or less spindle, a Plasma Torch or any other AC powered or small relay controlled device. |
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OR-05 + Quote |
Relay Box - 1 Lines 20 Amps |
Relay Box - 1 Line 20 Amps. Perfect for switching the 110-220VAC power on and off to a 1.0 - 2.5 HP Spindle or any other 20 amp or less AC powered device. |
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OI-02 + Quote |
500 Line Encoder Kit |
500 Line Encoder Kit - Includes 500 line optical encoder, housing, cable and bracket to attach to a spindle or housing. Necessary for doing threading or reading RPM in the software. |
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OS-10-5S-SH-M + Quote |
2000 and 5400 Limit / Home Switch Kit - Mill |
2000 and 5400 Limit / Home Switch Kit - Mill includes mounting brackets, hardware, 10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable and (5) switches |
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OS-10-4S-SH-L + Quote |
Lathe Limit / Home Switch Kit |
Lathe Limit / Home Switch Kit includes mounting brackets, hardware, 10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable and (4) switches |
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OS-10-5S-URK + Quote |
Universal Benchtop Limit Switch Kit |
Universal Benchtop Limit Switch Kit includes mounting brackets, hardware, 10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable and (5) switches |
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OS-10-5S + Quote |
10' 5 Pair Limit / Home Cable assembly + (5) switches |
10' 5 Pair Limit / Home Cable assembly + (5) switches |
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OP-ESTOP-2 + Quote |
E-Stop 2 Button Box |
E-Stop and Illuminated Reset Button in a rugged steel case. Can be mounted or hand held. |
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OP-ESTOP-4 + Quote |
E-Stop 4 Button Box |
E-Stop, Illuminated Reset, cycle start and feed hold button in a rugged steel case. Can be mounted or hand-held. |
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OA-SS-01 + Quote |
Spindle Speed Isolation Box for DC spindle speed controller |
Spindle Speed Isolation Box for DC spindle speed controller - Works with the Sherline Spindle to enable software control of the spindle speed. Must be used in conjunction with Classic or Mini I/I Expansion Board. |
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OCS-02 + Quote |
Cooling/Sprayng Device with two spray nozzles |
Cooling/Sprayng Device the output from each nozzle is regulated by a single knob on the control. Mist spray may be turned on or off instantly to coordinate with the cutting cycle, and the spray mix made lean or rich as needed. Multi nozzle systems have a separate control for each coolant line. The controls are manifolded so that only one air hose is required. Each unit comes fully assembled ready for hook-up to your shop air supply. |
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OC-MP-10-18XX + Quote |
10' Stepper Motor Cable -18 AWG XLR-XLR |
10' Stepper Motor Cable with 18 AWG shielded, grounded twisted pair for noise immunity with XLR connectors on both ends . |
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OC-MP-25-18XX + Quote |
25' Stepper Motor Cable -18 AWG XLR-XLR |
25' Stepper Motor Cable with 18 AWG shielded, grounded twisted pair for noise immunity with XLR connectors on both ends . |
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OC-MP-50-18XX + Quote |
50' Stepper Motor Cable -18 AWG XLR-XLR |
50' Stepper Motor Cable with 18 AWG shielded, grounded twisted pair for noise immunity with XLR connectors on both ends . |
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OT-01-5 + Quote |
Touch Probe with 5' cable |
Touch Probe with 5' cable gives your 3 Axis machine tool the capability to become a 3-D digitizer with the Flashcut CNC digitizing probe. Includes ruby-tip probe, 3/8" mounting shaft, cable and digitizing software to create point cloud (XYZ) or STL files. Capable of easily capturing 2-D or 3-D data, the touch-probe is an easy and effective way to reverse engineer your parts. Other size ruby tips optionally available. |
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OT-02-5 + Quote |
Tool Length Sensor with 5' Cable |
Tool Length Sensor with 5' Cable allows you to automatically sense the length of your tool after each manual or automatic tool change. It eliminates the need to manually "touch off" the tool to find program zero every time you change a tool. |
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OT-03-5 + Quote |
Touch Probe or Tool Length Sensor with 5' Cable |
Touch Probe or Tool Length Sensor with 5' Cable - Includes multi-directional switch housing with mechanical parts for a touch probe and a tool length sensor |
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NF-SH-3700-CNC + Quote |
Sherline CNC Ready 4" Rotary Table |
Sherline CNC Ready 4" Rotary Table - Includes rotary table and motor mount. Motor and drive not included. |
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NF-SH-1040 + Quote |
3.125 OD 3-Jaw Chuck |
3.125 OD 3-Jaw Chuck for lathe or rotary table. |
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NF-SH-3701 + Quote |
Right Angle Bracket for 4" Rotary Table |
Right Angle Bracket for 4" Rotary Table |
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OF-01-8-P + Quote |
4" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable |
4" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable. Perfect for adding fully interpolated or indexd 4th axis motion to the 2000 and 5400 CNC Mills or any other table top CNC machine driven by a Pro-Series Microstepping CNC Controller. 3-Jaw and 4-Jaw chucks avaialble for workpiece fixturing and right angle bracket available for vertical mounting. |
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OF-08-P + Quote |
8" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable |
8" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable. Perfect for adding fully interpolated or indexd 4th axis motion to a Retrofitted Bridgeport CNC Mill or any other Large CNC machine driven by a Pro-Series Microstepping CNC Controller. Can be mounted verticallly or horizontally. |
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OF-06-P + Quote |
6" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable |
6" Rotary Table with Motor, 8A Microstepping Stepper Drive and Motor Cable. Perfect for adding fully interpolated or indexd 4th axis motion to the 9100 CNC Mill or any other Benchtop or Miniature CNC machine driven by a Pro-Series Microstepping CNC Controller. Can be mounted verticallly or horizontally. |
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OA-01 + Quote |
Mini Mill Accessory Kit |
Mini Mill Accessory Kit includes: 2 Hold Down Sets, 1 each of 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 Milling Collets, 2 3/8" End Mill Holder, 1 Milling Vise, 1 Mill Tooling Plate, 6 pc. End Mill Set, 3/8 Shank |
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OA-02 + Quote |
Benchtop Mill Accessory Kit |
We have assembled a kit of some of the most commonly used accessories for BenchTop Mills including basic fixturing hardware and tooling to get you cutting parts immediately. All the blocks, bolts, nuts, and hold-downs are case hardened. Each clamping kit includes: Metal rack, 24 studs, 6 step block pairs, 6 T-nuts, 6 flange nuts, 4 coupling nuts and 6 end hold-downs. Complete 12 piece Collet set includes: 1/8" to 3/4" collets in increments of 1/16" plus 7/8". |
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OC-MicroKinetics + Quote |
MicroKinetics Adapter |
MicroKinetics Adapter - DB25 Converter to control the MicroKinetics Driver Card with the FlashCut CNC Singlal Generator and Windows Software. Includes adapter and 6' DB25 Cable. |
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OC-SHER + Quote |
Sherline Adapter Cable |
Sherline Adapter Cable - DB25 Converter to control the Sherline 8760 Driver Box with the FlashCut CNC Singlal Generator and Windows Software. Includes adapter and 6' DB25 Cable. |
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OD-080-M + Quote |
8 amp Microstepping Replacement Drive Board |
8 amp Microstepping Replacement Drive Board for the Pro-Series Microstepping CNC Controller |
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OC-Mach3 + Quote |
Mach3 Adapter |
Mach3 Adapter - DB25 Converter to upgrade any drive box that was previously under Mach 3 control to FlashCut CNC Control. Includes adapter and 6' DB25 Cable. |
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OC-Tormach + Quote |
Tormach PCNC 1100 series 2 Adapter |
Tormach PCNC 1100 series 2 Adapter - DB25 Converter to control the Tormach PCNC 1100 series 2 Driver Card with the FlashCut CNC Singlal Generator and Windows Software. Includes adapter and 6' DB25 Cable. |
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OC-AHHA + Quote |
AH-HA Adapter Cable |
AH-HA Adapter Cable - Converts DB25 motor signals to DB37 motor signals found on older AHHA brand CNC Controllers |
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OH-06 + Quote |
XLR Stepper Motor Connector Kit |
XLR Stepper Motor Connector Kit for 3 axes, includes ( 3) Male XLR Connectors |
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OS-04 + Quote |
Bridgeport Limit/Home Switch Kit includes mounting brackets and hardware |
Bridgeport Limit/Home Switch Kit includes mounting brackets, hardware, 10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable and (5) Industrial Switches |
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OS-5S + Quote |
(5) miniature switches |
(5) miniature switches |
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OS-10 + Quote |
10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable |
10' 5 Pair Limit Switch Cable |
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OS-25 + Quote |
25' 5 Pair Limit switch cable |
25' 5 Pair Limit switch cable |
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OS8-10 + Quote |
8 Pair Limit Switch Cable, 10ft |
8 Pair Limit Switch Cable, 10ft |
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OS-5S-IND + Quote |
(5) industrial switches |
(5) industrial switches |
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OH-03-080-M + Quote |
Additional axis connector kit for 8 amp Pro-Series Microstepping - MFJ |
Additional axis connector kit for 8 amp Pro-Series Microstepping includes drive and internal cabling to add an additional axis with a Mini Fit Jr. Connection |
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OH-03-080-M-XLR + Quote |
Additional axis connector kit for 8 amp Pro-Series Microstepping - XLR |
Additional axis connector kit for 8 amp Pro-Series Microstepping includes drive and internal cabling to add an additional axis with an XLR Connection |
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OH-04-IO-Classic + Quote |
I/O Connector Kit for Classic I/O Expansion Board |
I/O Connector Kit for Classic I/O Expansion Board includes 16 and 10 pin MFJ connector and contacts along with (3) 50 pin headers and contacts, encoder cable and an analog signal cable. |
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OC-Gecko540 + Quote |
Gecko 540 Adapter |
Gecko 540 Adapter - DB25 Converter to control the Gecko 540 Driver Card with the FlashCut CNC Singlal Generator and Windows Software. Includes adapter and 6' DB25 Cable. |
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OH-04-IO-Mini + Quote |
I/O Connector Kit for Mini I/O Expansion Board |
I/O Connector Kit for Mini I/O Expansion Board includes 18 pin MFJ connector and contacts |
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OB-BX-01 + Quote |
DB25 Breakout Box |
DB25 Breakout Box - DB25 connector broken out to (25) screw terminals to conveniently connect motor signals from DB25 connector of SIgnal Generator to external drive components. |
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