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Optimized for Aluminum

The Bantam Tools Explorer™ CNC Milling Machine can comfortably hit a material removal rate (MRR) of 0.1 cubic in/min (1638.70 cubic mm/min) in aluminum 6061 and has a repeatability of +/- .001”, enabling you to make functional parts quickly. Other soft metals such as brass and copper, engineering plastics, machining wax, and FR-1 are also supported materials.

Safe & Clean

Pull your Bantam Tools Explorer™ CNC Milling Machine right out of the case and start milling. The machine is clean, fully enclosed, and comes with built-in safety features, including a physical E-stop button, safety interlock door, and safety windows.

 

Powerful & professional Machine Control Software

Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software

 

  • Yes! Every Bantam Tools Explorer™ CNC Milling Machine comes with a free version of our powerful, pro-grade machine control software.

  • The free version of our Bantam Tools software is packed with powerful features. You can head over to our software page for more specifics, but here are some of our favorites:

    • Real-time visualization

    • Automated material and plan probing routines

    • Classic SVG support

    • Speeds and feeds override

    • Custom Tool Library

    • Built-in 2.5D AutoCAM

  • The Bantam Tools Milling Machine Annual Software Subscription is completely optional. The subscription comes in handy if time is of the essence and you need to make every second count. With it you’ll unlock advanced features like bore and boss probing, color-coded SVG handling, and Conversational CAM. To learn more, head over to our Software page.

  • The base version of the Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software supports the following file formats:

    • G-code (.gcode)

    • TAP (.tap, another extension for G-code files)

    • NC (.nc, Mastercam numerical control)

    • SVG (.svg, scalable vector graphics)

    • BTP and BTM (.btp and .btm, Bantam Tools project file types)

    The subscription version of the Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software supports the following file formats

    • G-code (.gcode)

    • TAP (.tap, another extension for G-code files)

    • NC (.nc, Mastercam numerical control)

    • SVG (.svg, scalable vector graphics)

    • BRD (.brd, PCB file generated by Autodesk EAGLE)

    • GTL (.gtl, Gerber top layer PCB file)

    • GBR (.gbr, Gerber PCB file)

    • CMP (.cmp, default format for exporting from EAGLE, contains top, pads, and vias layers)

    • BTM (.btm, Bantam Tools project file)

  • The Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software is compatible on both Windows and Mac operating systems. For Mac users, the Bantam Tools software is compatible with the M1 chip.

 

A CNC Ecosystem that Meets Your needs

Swappable fixturing Plates

We offer a variety of reliable workholding solutions that are seamlessly integrated with the machine and the Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software.

Chip Management

Iterate faster and decrease cleanup time with accessories like our Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Air Blaster Accessory and Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Vacuum Accessory.

Hard Carry Case

The Bantam Tools Explorer™ CNC Milling Machine weighs in at 42 lb and easily packs into a Pelican case, making it easy to take your CNC prototyping on the go.

CNC Machine Technical Specifications

Enclosure: Pre-assembled, fully enclosed

Overall Dimensions: 15.75” x 10.25” x 15.25” (400 mm x 260 mm x 387 mm)

Build Volume: 6” x 4” x 2.75” (153 mm x 102 mm x 70 mm)

Max Traverse: 120 in/min (3049 mm/min)

Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM - 23,000 RPM

Spindle Motor Power: 200 W

Power Requirements: 10 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 350 W

Tool Holder: ER-11 Collet

Largest Shank Size: 1/4”

Repeatability: +/- .001” (+/- .025 mm)

Recommended Roughing MRR in Aluminum 6061: 0.1 cubic in/min (1638.70 cubic mm/min)

Weight: 42 lb (19 kg