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Router 2600 / 2600 Pro: Educational CNC Router
Versatile CNC Router for Schools and Colleges
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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
High-capacity CNC routing for education and training
The Denford Router 2600 and 2600 Pro are high-capacity, bench-mounted CNC routers designed for schools, colleges, universities and engineering training centres. With a generous 600 x 400 mm working area and a compact workshop footprint, they provide the flexibility to manufacture larger components or accommodate multiple fixtures simultaneously.
Suitable for machining wood, plastics, acrylics, modelling foam and other prototyping materials, the Router 2600 supports practical learning across engineering, product design and CAD/CAM. The Router 2600 Pro adds the capability to machine non-ferrous metals, alongside enhanced spindle speed control.
FEATURES
Educational CNC router with a 600 x 400mm working area
The Router 2600 / 2600 Pro offers large, flexible machining capacity making it the ideal choice for education and training.
This expanded workspace allows multiple fixtures to be bolted to the T-slot table simultaneously, making it perfect for handling consecutive or varied projects efficiently.
FEATURES
CNC routing for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metals
The Router 2600 / 2600 Pro is perfect for schools and college environments:
- Desktop or bench-mounted. (Shown with optional machine bench and support extension).
- Multiple fixtures can be fitted together
- Dry lubrication ensures low maintenance
- Fits through single doorway
- Non-ferrous metals (Pro)
APPLCATIONS
How you can use the Router 2600 / Pro
The Router 2600 and 2600 Pro are designed to support practical learning across schools, colleges, universities and technical training environments. Their combination of machining capacity, precision and flexibility makes them suitable for:
- Design and technology projects
- Engineering and product-design prototypes
- CAD/CAM and CNC programming
- STEM Racing car manufacture
- Engineering T Levels and apprenticeships
- Architectural models and display components
- PCB production using the appropriate optional equipment
- Repeatable batch manufacturing and multiple-fixture projects
- 3D machining with the optional fourth-axis rotary fixture
WHICH MODEL?
Router 2600 or Router 2600 Pro?
Both the Router 2600 and Router 2600 Pro provide a 600 x 400 mm machining area, a versatile aluminium T-slot table and the software needed to support practical CNC learning.
The standard Router 2600 is ideal for machining wood, plastics, acrylics, foam and other prototyping materials. The Router 2600 Pro adds non-ferrous metal machining capability, together with spindle speed control and spindle speed override.
Both machines can be configured with optional accessories, including a machine bench, vacuum bed, dust extraction, STEM Racing fixtures and a programmable fourth axis.
Router 2600 and 2600 Pro Specifications
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 (Inc QuickCAM 4D, site licence)
- STEM Racing 4th Axis Car Manufacturing Conversion Kit
- 3D Scanning Attachment
- Integrated Dust Pro 100 Extraction Unit for Machine Bench
- Dust Pro 50 Extraction Unit
- Machine Bench
- Computer Support for Machine Bench
- Large Format Vacuum Bed
- Vacuum Pads
- Floating Head
Important note
For applications involving tougher materials, such as steel, we recommend the VMC 1300 Pro for optimal performance.
Mechanical details
| Machine Length | 1200mm (47.24in) |
| Machine Depth | 765mm (30.12in) |
| Machine Height | 675mm (26.57in) |
| Length with Optional PC Arm | 1910mm (75.20in) |
| Machine Height with Optional Base | 1440mm (56.69in) |
| Machine Length with Optional Base | 1325mm (52.17in) |
| Machine Weight | 150kg (330.69lbs) |
| Machine Weight with Optional Base | 255kg (562.18lbs) |
| Table Size | 700 x 430mm (27.56x16.93in) |
| Travel X Axis | 600mm (23.62in) |
| Travel Y Axis | 400mm (15.75in) |
| Travel Z Axis | 110mm (4.33in) |
| Beam Clearance | 150mm (5.91in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 29000rpm / 24000rpm |
| 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) |
| Spindle Motor 110V Supply | 800W (1.07HP) / 1.0kW (1.34HP) |
| Spindle Motor 230V Supply | 1.0kW (1.34HP) |
| Axes Motors | Stepper |
| Power Requirements | Single Phase |
| Volts | 230V - 8 Amps / 110V - 10 Amps |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Electrical Connection | 13A Socket |
Downloads
Product Spec Sheet
Router 2600 / 2600 Pro
Download
185 KB | pdf
CAD/CAM software for the Router 2600
Every Router 2600 and Router 2600 Pro includes VR CNC Milling operating software and a licence for QuickCAM 2D Design, providing the tools needed to create, prepare and manufacture 2D CNC projects.
The software supports common design and manufacturing file formats, including DXF, DWG, EPS, Gerber and G&M code. QuickCAM Pro is available as an optional upgrade for importing STL files and generating toolpaths for 3D machining.
Together, these software tools help students develop practical skills in digital design, CNC programming and computer-aided manufacturing.
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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