AltMill CNC: Latest Innovations and Updates

AltMill CNC: Latest Innovations and Updates | Sienci Labs

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5 ай бұрын

Hi everyone. Daniel is here with the latest updates on the AltMill CNC.
For more information, visit our AltMill landing page.
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Chapters
1:06 - AltMill prototype overview
5:36 - Spindle support on the AltMill
6:08 - Assembly overview
7:07 - Closed loop stepper motors
8:22 - Controller
9:57 - Accessories
11:17 - Machine Specifications
11:28 - Table leg height
11:29 - Spindle support, continued
14:55 - AltMill initial batch production and preorder
15:49 - Estimated pricing
16:28 - Table setup
17:03 - Machine rigidity
20:26 - Machine speed demonstration
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@jackwagonww 22 күн бұрын

Great job. Really enjoyed hearing about the machine.

@JNewellworks 5 ай бұрын

Cannot wait to get one! Nice work Sienci Labs!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Ah thanks for the kind words ❤️

@bkgoddard 5 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to the speeds and rigidness of this design. I want to take my CNC to a higher level and I believe you guys have hit the mark.

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

We listened to what we heard people saying and tried to nail it! Thanks for the vote!

@GoodYearForLiving 4 ай бұрын

I'm watching this product closely and have the March 27th live stream marked on the calendar. I think you guys are becoming next level and changing the industry for the better. Keep up the good work.

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

Dang! Thanks Kevin!! We really appreciate the kind words and support! We hope we're making a positive difference too!

@BuckysCustoms 5 ай бұрын

Lots of really cool features on this! Really excited to get mine! Great work!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Dana! We appreciate the kind words, as always 😀

@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop 5 ай бұрын

Awesome update. Time to save up for my second machine!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can do it!

@bfreebabi5398 4 күн бұрын

This is what I really need...

@StephenGrant-no1dz 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to place my order!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Us too 😉

@jimsk9s 5 ай бұрын

Very excited about this machine!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Us too!

@cpace123 4 ай бұрын

I added linear rails to my Sienci long mill about 2 years ago. The mod was pretty easy, and I personally saw a lot of improvement on my cuts.

@tooljack4439 5 ай бұрын

great job guys. I've had the LongMill for nearly 4 years. Still love it. If I had a bigger shop, I'd get the AltMill asap.

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks @tooljack4439! We're glad you love your LM! Maybe one day the AltMill will find a home in your shop too! 🤞

@splinterfingerswoodworking8995 5 ай бұрын

You guys are absolutely amazing to bring a machine with the capabilities of this at such an affordable price compared to other companies in this class I hope to one day own a altmill

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! We strive for exactly what you described!

@iwannaapple7190 4 ай бұрын

What is the price?

@parleyk4503 4 ай бұрын

So cool to see! Can’t wait for the release!

@SienciLabs 3 ай бұрын

Unlessh the Kraken!

@roy-pm2ns 5 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to get one !

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

We'll have more updates as things progress. Stay tuned!

@robmurphy643 3 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@gregreinhardt1293 2 ай бұрын

This thing looks awesome!...I'm buying one.

@chrispelletier3661 5 ай бұрын

Looks awesome!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! We think so too! 😎🙌

@graveurgraveur2691 5 ай бұрын

Nice machine!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Why thank you 😀

@chrishayes5755 2 ай бұрын

looking forward to seeing direct comparisons vs onefinity elite. your machine looks real nice!

@ryanm2214 Ай бұрын

Admittedly I was concerned about it being a pre-order still in June until I read a blog regarding supply chain shortage of the harness. Being in the automation distribution realm, I know it's a thing and can understand. Do you folks intend to stock up on any replacement parts / repair kits etc?

@ClintonCaraway-CNC 5 ай бұрын

I hope you will be able to purchase the base machine and add things like your preferred controller and spindle.

@kenbouchard834 5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! Adding a Masso controller and the PWN ATC system would really make this the ultimate machine for the price.

@puromike 5 ай бұрын

Yes offer a full package like the beginners package. that’s an awesome idea. A discount for repeat costumes would be nice lol. This will be my 3rd machine from you guys lol

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

We really appreciate the love and support! ❤️ We're still working on what to include for the launch.

@chrismcn 5 ай бұрын

Chopping at the bit to get!😊😊

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

That's what we like to hear!

@TheAyotteMan Ай бұрын

I'd like to know more about the table itself. Do you all have a video you can post that focuses on the table and its rigidity?

@carld4621 5 ай бұрын

Nice!

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Ty!

@shughes599 5 ай бұрын

Gonna go look for it but what is the rigidity of a mk2 compared to this?

@The_Olivier 5 ай бұрын

great job... are you planing on having a smaller version of it? like a 24x48? or something like that.

@boko3155 5 ай бұрын

There is lots of talk! I hope so too! 🤞

@villageidiot8718 5 ай бұрын

I believe limit switches are an absolute must. Sh!t happens, and I want the stepper to STOP when it does. I really wish I could afford one of your machines. Very interesting video. Oh, and the machine is nice too 😀

@boko3155 5 ай бұрын

Woop woop 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@southernjoes8372 19 күн бұрын

Nice looking system definitely beefier than my MK2 48x30. I like the fact you guys went with closed loop motors and ball screws. oh what size ball screw are you using?

@SienciLabs 19 күн бұрын

I believe they are 16mm ball screws on the X and Y, 12mm on the Z

@jamesyon5818 3 ай бұрын

I was seriously thinking of purchasing ONE of the competitors machines. Now that you all came out with this machine I have changed my mind. I have an original longmill and a MR 4x4 which is poorly engineered . It looks like you all blew this one out of the water. looking forward to making this my next purchase.

@SienciLabs 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome news James! Thanks for the support!

@ryanm2214 Ай бұрын

I too was solidified on ONE and now, not so much lol. This Altmill package looks stellar.

@boko3155 5 ай бұрын

Yes.

@endlesslybrowsing6559 5 ай бұрын

Great price. Id snag one if they were available right now. Unfortunately i need to purchase within the next week or two.

@boko3155 5 ай бұрын

It's ok you can just sell it :)

@wiremonkeyshop 4 ай бұрын

Any plans for a smaller version? Also, backlash and repeatability numbers? Also, what firmware are you running. I'm guessing this is an ESP32 based board. FluidNC?

@emostorm7 5 ай бұрын

I'm comparing this to my Onefinity (non-elite), and wow -closed loop, spindle option, sub 3K price, 4x4 :0. I almost got a longmill instead of a OF, but ball screws. However, now, Altmill, way to go guys. Wonder if i can incorporate that spindle kit with my OF..? Will it be available separately? Either way, gratz.

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the love! We're still working out all the kinks! ❤️

@alistairfurnell126 5 ай бұрын

Will it ship to New Zealand

@markgibson3815 5 ай бұрын

You mentioned one plug to the wall is it gonna be 220 or 110 and where could I get more information about the power voltage usage because I’ll be bringing in Electrician to my shop soon

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Power for motion/control of the machine will be through 110V at the wall, and we’re planning to offer a spindle for 110V power as well.

@billysmether6237 5 ай бұрын

The ball screws do not like dust at all. You have to have a vacuum system. Thanks.

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Yes we’re currently working on a dust collection system for this machine!

@yepididthis3475 5 ай бұрын

@@SienciLabs For the dust collection port, can you also include a fitting size for a 6" fitting? I run a heavy dust collection system and have to keep modifying tools to keep up.

@thebunnyluvr 5 ай бұрын

Will the super board support auto tool change? That's my next upgrade while owning a 2.2kw spindle

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

What sort of ATC system are you thinking of using?

@danconnelldesigns3168 3 ай бұрын

I see the machine is moving with the spindle not spinning. Is that a setting in gsender, or is there a separate way to control the spindlem? I am interested in using a drag knife. Will this machine support that?

@SienciLabs 3 ай бұрын

Yes spindle control is fully independent, it can be on or off when moving the machine around. Drag knives that mount straight into the spindle collet are totally doable to implement, then just use a design software that supported making drag knife toolpaths

@cuzzman01 5 ай бұрын

When you do your rigidity test it may be better to mount a solid bar instead of the spindle. Some of that deflection will be in the spindle and tool. Take that out of the equation, it's the X and Z axis rigidity that's important.

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

We use similar methods to isolate components for testing during designing/prototyping. With an infinitely rigid spindle and tool the machine would certainly be even more performant, but in this case we prefer to show people what practical rigidity results they might see since no spindle or tool is perfect!

@BinoyJacob992009 4 ай бұрын

What's the maximum thickness material can work on this machine?

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

Good question! 5.5" Max Z travel. If you'd like to read up on more details for the AltMill please check out the link below! sienci.com/altmill/

@TheAyotteMan Ай бұрын

Can any new owners comment on the quality of the table?

@Townie001 4 ай бұрын

I thought the vfd spindle was being developed with the altmill?

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

Check out what Andy has to say about the VFD spindle/AtlMill scenario on our blog! sienci.com/blog/

@DrBrian0450 5 ай бұрын

I am already on the purchase list.....when will you be either taking a deposit or having it for sale?

@SienciLabs 5 ай бұрын

Tentatively scheduled for late March!

@LKMKully 5 ай бұрын

Any idea how deep my pockets have to be for purchase of this unit, with everything Ill need to start up?

@SienciLabs 4 ай бұрын

We're expecting it to be appx $3-4000. Check out the AltMill page for more info! sienci.com/?s=altmill

@chLaozi 2 ай бұрын

What is the vice or workholding tool used here? Thanks.

@SienciLabs 2 ай бұрын

The vice shown in some of the aluminum cutting clips is just a no-name 4" (wide) milling vise

@about2acres824 2 ай бұрын

Question. Why is the AltMill only showing the 1.5KW spindle option but in the video the he stated that the machine had a 2.2KW?

@SienciLabs 2 ай бұрын

For some of our earlier testing, we had left on a 2.2kw spindle so that we could try to push the limits of the machine. Most of the cutting shown here could still be done with a 1.5kw spindle. The machine is even more capable with spindles more powerful than 2.2kw, but offering anything above 1.5kw requires 220/240V power and would be a limitation for many in a home garage/workshop without this.

@about2acres824 2 ай бұрын

@@SienciLabs What cuts can you not do that you are showing on YT?

@imeach2897 7 күн бұрын

@@SienciLabs what about countries with "real electricity" 220/240v 😂😂