A budget 4040 with ball screws, rails and closed loop motors for a buyer who wants rigidity for the money. The thin documentation and unstated warranty are the trade.
Amazon $679.90
The 4040 to buy for someone who wants to cut real projects in wood and soft metal from day one, with a proper router in the box. Those who only engrave can save with the 4040-PRO.
- 15.7 x 15.7 x 3.1 inWork area
- 710 WSpindle
- Lead screwDrive
- NoLinear rails
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- The included 710 W trim router cuts hardwood and light aluminum without an upgrade
- Lead screw drive and a supported rail X axis keep carving detail sharp
- A T-track support bar under the spoilboard keeps the bed from sagging
- Limit switches, emergency stop and Z probe come standard
- Costs about $350 more than the 4040-PRO for the same size bed
- Y and X ride on round rails rather than profile linear guides
- The offline controller and Wi-Fi module are extra
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 101-60-4040PM |
|---|---|
| Work area | |
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 15.7 x 15.7 x 3.1 in |
| Area | 246 sq in |
| Spindle | |
| Spindle | 710 W digital trim router, 65 mm mount |
| Power | 710 W |
| Top speed | 30,000 rpm |
| Motion and control | |
| Frame | aluminum |
| Linear rails | No |
| Drive | Lead screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | No |
| Limit switches | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL, 32-bit board |
| Offline controller | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 54.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-07 |
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