Originally Posted by
Bernmc
Format4 CNC starts at a mere $100,000. I’ve ordered 3 as you can never have enough :lbs:
And I’ve confirmed that there are currently no plans to build a bigger Hammer HNC.
Bit more research on the Axiom v Hammer -
- Axiom has ball screws vs Hammer lead screws;
- Hammer’s 2.2kW spindle appears to be a Tekno with ceramic bearings - very high-end beast. ER25 collet (Axiom is ER20); And Felder/Hammer approve/certify their machine for milling non-ferrous metals.
- Axiom driven by UCCNC, Hammer is EdingCNC. EdingCNC has a very nice wireless hand controller, but it’s 350 euro (the Axiom’s hand controller is around AU$350).
-Major difference is in size. Hammer is 80kg, and almost a desktop machine - with correspondingly smaller work surface. The AR6 is 160Kg!
Axiom comes with tool sensor and ½ and ¼ inch collets. In the usual Felder way, these are all extras.
Both companies (BG Precision for the Axiom) have been responsive and helpful.
Interestingly, Axiom lists Felder as a partner/affiliate on their US website. I wonder how many axioms Felder pulled apart...!