Where to find a CNC milling machine
List of manufacturers of CNC milling machines
We supply these links to assist all (potential) DeskProto users in selecting their optimal system configuration. Next to that we trust that these links on CNC milling will prove to be a useful source of information for many others as well. For each listing we absolutely do not pretend any completeness: many more suppliers of valuable products do exist. So do not feel offended not to be listed: please feel free to email any updates, suggestions and/or remarks to webmaster@deskproto.comDisclaimer: we are not responsible in case any information is invalid, missing or otherwise false.
CNC milling machines
In order to use DeskProto you definitely need a CNC milling machine. DeskProto writes an NC toolpath file, and you can send this file to the machine. Machines do exist in very many sizes and qualities, from say USD 1,000 to USD 1,000,000 - depending on size, speed, stability etc. So for every need a matching machine will be available!On the bottom of this page you can find links for Control Software.
| www.axyz.com | AXYZ: large routers made in Canada |
| www.bantamtools.com | Bantam Tools: PCB milling machine, can be used for 3D as well. |
| www.bravoprodigy.com | Bravo Prodigy: desktop CNC machines from Taiwan. |
| www.bzt-cnc.de | BZT: lowcost aluminium machines, made by Bothur in Germany (see Tips for EdingCNC). |
| www.cielle.it | Cielle: accurate engraving machines from Italy |
| www.cncauto.com | CNC Automation: cnc retrofits and small industrial machines |
| www.cncmotion.com | CNC Auto-Motion: manufacturer of CNC Mills, Routers and Lathes. Also CNC stone cutting machines. |
| www.cncmasters.com | CNC Junior: small cast iron machine |
| www.cnc-step.com | CNC-Step by Heiz in Germany: lowcost aluminium machines. |
| www.cosign.nl | Cosign Graphic Systems: manufacturer of large milling machines (routers) in Holland (see Tips for EdingCNC). |
| www.cromachine.pl | CroMachine (Poland): various nice designs, mostly desktop. |
| www.datron.de | Datron: various sizes aluminum machines |
| www.denford.ltd.uk | Denford: small industrial machines, specialism education |
| www.dmgmori-ag.com | Deckel/Maho/Gildemeister: heavy industrial machines |
| dynamechtronics.com | Dynamite: both benchtop and large machines |
| www.easgmbh.de | EAS offers a wide range of machine sizes (website in German). |
| www.espmuhendislik.com | ESP Engineering offers various machines for Styrofoam processing. |
| www.ez-router.com | EZ Router makes CNC routers and plasma cutting machines. |
| www.emco-world.com | Emco: small industrial machines, specialism education |
| www.fanuc.co.jp | Fanuc: heavy industrial machines |
| www.flashcutcnc.com | FlashCut: CNC controller specialist (servo, stepper, usb). Also offers small machines |
| www.haascnc.com | Haas: industrial machines |
| www.heidenhain.de | Heidenhain: controllers for industrial machines |
| hobbycnc.com | HobbyCNC: various parts and a plan to build a lowcost CNC router |
| www.imes-icore.de | Imes-Icore: machines with software for various applications. |
| www.intelitek.com | Intelitek Benchmill: small industrial machines |
| www.isel.com | Isel: aluminium frames, various sizes |
| www.lagunatools.com | Laguna Tools: offers a wide range of woodworking machines |
| www.levil.com | Levil Technology: desktop machines made in the USA |
| www.lnv-cnc.com | LnV-CnC: manufacturer of CNC milling machines in Greece |
| www.makera.com | The Makera Carvera: desktop machine with ATC in a closed cabinet (see Tips for Makera Carvera). |
| www.max-computer.de | KOSY machines: aluminum frame, various sizes. |
| www.microkinetics.com | Microkinetics: various CNC machines, controllers, retrofit kits |
| www.microproto.com | Microproto: desktop CNC machines |
| www.milltool.se | Milltool from Sweden: light CNC machines, driven by USBCNC |
| www.minitech.com | MiniMill: desktop machines |
| nscnc.com | MiraMill from Canada makes 4-axis and 5-axis desktop machines |
| www.motiontek.ca | Motiontek: CNC Router & Laser Systems from Canada |
| www.omni-cnc.com | Omni CNC Techn. Co. (China) offers routers for many applications |
| www.pentamachine.com | Penta Machine builds PocketNC machines: desktop 5-axis CNC (see Tips for Penta PocketNC). |
| www.pdjinc.com | PDJ Inc makes the lowcost Pilot Pro CNC router. |
| www.redt-magic-engraver.com | RED Technology in Korea makes the Magic engravers. (see Tips for Redt Magic machines). |
| www.roc-tech.com | Roctech Machinery Co., Ltd. offers large industrial machines. |
| www.rolanddg.com | Roland Digital Group, small machines from Japan. For the USA www.rolanddga.com (see Tips for Roland machines). |
| www.sainsmart.com | SainSmart: range of Genmitsu desktop CNC machines, with many accessories (see Tips for SainSmart machines). |
| www.sherline.com | Sherline: very lowcost conventional, optional CNC retrofit |
| www.shopbottools.com | ShopBot: CNC Routers in various sizes, made in the USA. (see Tips for Penta PocketNC). |
| www.sicono.cn | Sinoco from China makes a small CNC engraving machine. |
| www.snapmaker.com | Snapmaker: 3-in-1 machines, offering 3D printing, CNC machining and laser cutting (see Tips for Snapmaker machines). |
| www.stepcraft-systems.com | Stepcraft: desktop machines from Germany. For the USA www.stepcraft.us |
| www.syil.com | Syil from China manufactures various milling machines. |
| www.taigtools.com | Taig: lowcost desktop mill |
| www.techno-isel.com | Techno-Isel: aluminium frames, various sizes |
| www.tormach.com | Tormach offers a heavy duty benchtop CNC mill. |
| www.f-zimmermann.com | Zimmermann: large sized machines, and layered CNC RP system |
Control Software
Most large CNC milling machines have a complete computer built in, capable of directly loading the NC file that was written by DeskProto.Most (lowcost) smaller machines however need to be connected to a PC in order to function. That PC runs Control Software: a computer program that is in fact the control panel (user interface) of the machine. For more information on Control software see An introduction to CAM software.
Below you will find a list of the most commonly used control software.
| www.planet-cnc.com | CNC USB: both control software and electronics. |
| www.edingcnc.com | Eding CNC: software and electronics (formerly called USBCNC) (see Tips for EdingCNC). |
| www.flashcutcnc.com | Flashcut: CNC control systems, retrofits and complete machines. |
| github.com/grbl | GRBL: open source software for an Arduino board, with 'grblControl' on the PC as control software. Many variants of the control software are available, also known as 'G-code senders' or 'Grbl GUIs'. (see Tips for GRBL machines). |
| www.linuxcnc.org | LinuxCNC: open source software for Linux (formerly called EMC). |
| www.machsupport.com | Mach3: Windows based control software, by ArtSoft. |
| www.weihong.com.cn | NcStudio: Chinese control software by Shanghai Weihong Technology, used for many China-made routers. |
| www.richautocontroller.com | RichAuto stricktly speaking is not control software: this company offers handheld controllers for CNC machines. These are also called DSP controllers, where DSP stands for Digital Signal Processor. |
| www.wincnc.com | WinCNC: software and hardware package, meant for Windows. |
| www.lewetz.de | WinPC-NC: German control software, by Lewetz (site in German). (see Tip for WinPC-NC machines). |