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Compact 1000 / 1000 Pro: Compact Educational CNC Router
Compact 3 Axis CNC Router for the Classroom
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This product is built to order and the quote can be customised to your specification.
Versatile material capability
Designed for Education
Compact CNC routing for education and training
The Denford Compact 1000 and 1000 Pro are fully enclosed, compact 3-axis CNC routers designed for schools, colleges, training centres and makerspaces. With a 400 x 240 mm machining area and flexible bench-mounted format, they bring practical CAD/CAM and CNC manufacturing into classrooms, laboratories and smaller workshops.
The Compact 1000 accurately machines hard and soft woods, plastics, acrylics, modelling foam and other prototyping materials. The Compact 1000 Pro adds non-ferrous metal machining capability, together with enhanced spindle speed control.
FEATURES
Practical CAD/CAM and CNC learning for every education level
The Compact 1000/1000 Pro is ideal for cutting a range of resistant materials such as hard and soft wood, plastic, modelling foam, acrylic and prototyping materials. In addition, the Compact 1000 Pro can cut non-ferrous metals.
FEATURES
CNC routing for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metals
The Compact 1000 / 1000 Pro’s powerful spindle motor easily cuts through a range of resistant materials, including non-ferrous metals.
- Desktop or bench-mounted (shown with optional machine bench and support extension)
- Wide range of fixture choices
- Suitable for a wide range of projects
APPLICATIONS
What can you do with your Compact 1000 / Pro
The Compact 1000 range provides a flexible platform for practical design, engineering and manufacturing activities. Its compact format makes it particularly suitable for classrooms, training laboratories and workshops where space is limited.
Typical applications include:
- Design and technology projects
- CAD/CAM and CNC programming
- Product-design prototypes
- Engineering components and models
- STEM Racing car manufacture
- Architectural and presentation models
- 3D machining using the optional fourth axis
- PCB production using the appropriate floating-head attachment
- Engraving, pattern making and small-batch production
WHICH MODEL?
Compact 1000 or Compact 1000 Pro?
Both machines provide a 400 x 240 mm machining area, aluminium T-slot table and the software required for 2D CNC design and manufacture.
The Compact 1000 is suitable for wood, plastics, acrylics, modelling foam and other prototyping materials. The Compact 1000 Pro adds non-ferrous metal machining capability, spindle speed control and spindle speed override.
A wide selection of optional fixtures and accessories is available. However, only one fixture can be used at a time. Education providers requiring several fixtures to remain installed simultaneously should consider the larger Router 2600.
Compact 1000 and 1000 Pro Specifications
Equipment as standard
- VR CNC Milling Operating Software.
- QuickCAM 2D Design software (1 seat)
- Aluminium T Slot Table.
- Outlet for Dust Extraction System.
- Workholding Clamps.
- Installation and Instruction Manuals.
- Ethernet or USB Connection.
- *PC Not included
Optional extras
- Recommended Tooling Package
- Recommended Set of Quick Change Toolholders & Collet
- Self-Centring Vice
- STEM Racing Car Manufacturing Fixture
- 4th Axis Programmable Rotary Fixture, including QuickCAM 4D (Site licence)
- STEM Racing 4th Axis Car Manufacturing Conversion Kit
- Machine Bench Complete with Computer Support Extension
- Dust Extraction Unit - Integrated in machine bench, or stand-alone
- 3D Scanning Attachment
- Vacuum Pads
- Floating Head
Important note
While the Compact 1000 / 1000 Pro accommodates a wide range of fixtures, only one can be used at a time. For workflows requiring multiple fixtures or offsets for consecutive projects, we recommend the Router 2600 / 2600 Pro, which supports simultaneous use of multiple fixtures. For applications involving tougher materials, such as steel, we recommend the VMC 1300 Pro CNC Mill for optimal performance.
Mechanical details
| Machine Length | 875mm (34.45in) |
| Machine Depth | 765mm (30.12in) |
| Machine Height | 675mm (26.57in) |
| Machine Length with Optional Base | 1678mm (66.06in) |
| Machine Height with Optional Base | 1440mm (56.69in) |
| Machine Weight | 116kg (255.74lbs) |
| Machine Weight with Optional Base | 230kg (507.06lbs) |
| Table Size | 400x240mm (15.75 x 9.45in) |
| Travel X Axis | 400mm (15.75in) |
| Travel Y Axis | 240mm (9.45in) |
| Travel Z Axis | 110mm (4.33in) |
| Beam Clearance | 140mm (5.51in) |
| Max. Spindle Speed | 29000rpm (Compact 1000) / 24000rpm (Pro) |
| Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting | Pro Only |
| Spindle Speed Control | Pro Only |
| Spindle Speed Override | Pro Only |
| Max. Feed Rate | 5000mm/min (196.85in/min) |
| Max. 3D Profiling | 4500mm/min (177.17in/min) |
| Power Requirements | Single Phase |
| Volts / Amps | 230V - 8 Amp / 110 V - 10 Amp |
| Spindle Motor 110 Supply | 800W (1.07HP) / 1.0kW (1.34HP) |
| Spindle Motor 230V Supply | 530W (0.71HP) / 1.0kW (1.34HP) |
| Axes Motor | Stepper |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Electrical Connection | 13A Socket |
Downloads
Product Spec Sheet
Compact 1000 / 1000 Pro
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CAD/CAM software for the Compact 1000
Every Compact 1000 and Compact 1000 Pro includes VR CNC Milling operating software and a licence for QuickCAM 2D Design, providing the software required to create, prepare and manufacture 2D CNC projects.
VR CNC Milling supports common file formats including DXF, DWG, EPS, Gerber and G&M code. QuickCAM Pro can be added for importing STL files and generating toolpaths for 3D machining.
This integrated CAD/CAM workflow helps students develop practical skills in digital design, toolpath creation, CNC programming and computer-controlled manufacture.
QuickCAM 2D Design
QuickCAM 2D Design Software is an advanced, yet simple to use, wizard based 2D CAD/CAM package, which now includes V-Carve Extension as standard.
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QuickCAM PRO
QuickCAM Pro is an advanced, yet simple to use, wizard based CAM package, which is used to create cutter paths for machining 3D parts on a milling machine or router.
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