

Compact 1000 / 1000 Pro
Compact 3 Axis CNC Router
Price on application
This product is built to order and can be customised to your specification.


Compact design
For use with a range of resistant materials

Suitable for a wide range of projects
Compact and powerful, perfect for cutting resistant materials.

Suitable for all levels of learning
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.

Makes light work of tough materials
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
Technical information
Equipment as standard
- VR CNC Milling Operating Software (PC not included).
- 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 |
Machine Depth | 765mm |
Machine Height | 675mm |
Machine Weight | 116kg |
Machine Length with Optional Base | 1678mm |
Machine Height with Optional Base | 1440mm |
Machine Weight with Optional Base | 230kg |
Table Size | 400x240mm |
Travel X Axis | 400mm |
Travel Y Axis | 240mm |
Travel Z Axis | 110mm |
Beam Clearance | 140mm |
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 |
Max. 3D Profiling | 4500mm/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
348 KB | pdf
Recommended software
All software necessary to control the Compact 1000/1000 Pro is included.
Also included is a seat of QuickCAM 2D Design - an easy to use 2D CAD package.
- 2D Designs: The VR Milling software can import DXF, DWG, EPS and Gerber files in addition to G & M code programs and as such will link with programs such as Techsoft 2D Design and CorelDraw.
- 3D Designs: To enable import of STL files from 3D design packages, QuickCAM Pro software is required.

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.

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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