DISCOVERY 8 Education Package
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DISCOVERY 8 Education Package

SKU: DIS8EDU

A classroom-ready CNC solution designed for education. This complete package includes:

  • Discovery 8 CNC Machine
  • Stand
  • Toolbox
  • 9-Piece Tooling Set
  • Lateral Clamp Kit
  • LED Kit
  • VCarve Pro software (40-seat site license)
  • Access to our exclusive EMPOWER[ED] ACADEMY
  • Lifetime support

SHIPPING BEGINS JULY 2025.

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Description

The DISCOVERY 8 Education Package is a complete CNC solution built specifically for schools, makerspaces, and training labs. This package includes our powerful Discovery 8 CNC Machine, paired with an industrial-grade Stand, Toolbox, 9-Piece Tooling Set, Lateral Clamp Kit, LED Kit, and optional Safety Enclosure – everything you need to create a robust CNC program.

You’ll also receive a 40-seat educational site license for VCarve Pro, giving your students access to professional CAD/CAM software. Every purchase includes full access to EMPOWER[ED] ACADEMY: our exclusive 16-session CAD + CNC certification course built by educators, for educators.

Whether enclosed or open-frame (you choose), this system is backed by lifetime technical support for both hardware and software, ensuring you’re never left figuring it out alone.

Perfect for classrooms that are serious about hands-on CNC learning.

Tech Specs

Discovery Series

Discovery Series Specifications
Specification Discovery 1 Discovery 2 Discovery 8 Discovery 16 Discovery 16ATC
X Axis Travel 12″ (305mm) 24″ (610mm) 24″ (610mm) 48″ (1220mm) 48″ (1220mm)
Y Axis Travel 12″ (305mm) 12″ (305mm) 48″ (1220mm) 48″ (1220mm) 48″ (1220mm)
Z Axis Travel 5.5″ (140mm) 5.5″ (140mm) 7.87″ (200mm) 7.87″ (200mm) 7.87″ (200mm)
Table Work Area 12″ x 12″ 12″ x 24″ 24″ x 48″ 48″ x 48″ 48″ x 48″
Spindle Type 1HP Air Cooled 1HP Air Cooled 3HP Air Cooled 3HP Water Cooled 3HP Water Cooled
Spindle Configuration ER11 (1/8″ & 1/4″) ER11 (1/8″ & 1/4″) ER20 (1/4″ & 1/2″) ER20 (1/4″ & 1/2″) ISO20 ATC (1/4″ & 1/2″)
Controller eCNC eCNC eCNC eCNC iCNC
On-Board Memory No No No No Yes
Rapid Feed Rate 150ipm (3.81m/min) 150ipm (3.81m/min) 150ipm (3.81m/min) 150ipm (3.81m/min) 150ipm (3.81m/min)
Tool Touch-Off Included Included Included Included Included
Onboard Cooling Included Included Included Included Included
Machine Base High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion
Rotary Axis No No Yes Yes Yes
Resolution +/- .000197″ (0.05мм) +/- .000197″ (0.05мм) +/- .000197″ (0.05мм) +/- .000197″ (0.05мм) +/- .000197″ (0.05мм)
Precision Linear Guides X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z
Precision Ball Screw Transmission X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z X / Y / Z
Power Requirements AC 110V, 50-60Hz, 15A, 1-Phase (Optional 220V, 10A) AC 110V, 50-60Hz, 15A, 1-Phase (Optional 220V, 10A) 220V, 50-60Hz, 10A, 1-Phase 220V, 50-60Hz, 10A, 1-Phase 220V, 50-60Hz, 10A, 1-Phase
Working Table High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion
Gantry Bridge High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion
Gantry Supports Steel Plate Steel Plate Steel Plate Steel Plate Steel Plate
Max Gantry Clearance 5.5″ (140mm) 6.5″ (165mm) 7.2″ (182mm) 7.2″ (182mm) 7.2″ (182mm)
Clearance Above Spoil Board 4.5″ (115mm) 5.5″ (140mm) 6.2″ (157mm) 6.2″ (157mm) 6.2″ (157mm)
Machine Dimensions 23.76″ L x 36.22″ W x 29.07″ H 23.76″ L x 36.22″ W x 29.07″ H 63.13″ L x 36.22″ W x 33.64″ H 63.13″ L x 61.02″ W x 33.64″ H 63.13″ L x 61.02″ W x 33.64″ H
Shipping Dimensions 52″ L x 39″ W x 33″ H 65″ L x 39″ W x 33″ H
Machine Weight 317.7 lbs 349.9 lbs
Shipping Weight 371.9 lbs 412.9 lbs