DISCOVERY 8 Education Package

SKU: DIS8EDU

From: $14,999.00CAD

The DISCOVERY 8 Education Package gives a school a medium-format CNC with a 24″ × 48″ work area and 3 HP air-cooled spindle, plus the software, stand and training to run a real program. It includes VCarve Pro with a 40-seat site license and EMPOWER[ED] ACADEMY teacher training and certification. Request a Quotation to plan your classroom.

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Polycarbonate Enclosure for 2' x 4'

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Description

Some programs outgrow a desktop machine quickly. The DISCOVERY 8 handles sheet-goods work at 24″ × 48″, which suits furniture, cabinetry parts, signs and larger student projects. The education package adds the pieces a teacher needs to start.

Who this package suits

High school technology and shop programs, college and trades programs, and districts that want one capable machine serving many students. For a smaller footprint, the ACADEMY packages are enclosed and desktop sized.

What is included

  • DISCOVERY 8 CNC: 24″ × 48″ work area, 3 HP air-cooled spindle, eCNC controller with 7″ touchscreen
  • Machine stand and toolbox
  • CNC maintenance kit
  • 220 dust shoe
  • Lateral clamp kit
  • Amana Spektra 9-piece bit set with 1/4″ shank
  • VCarve Pro with a 40-seat site license
  • EMPOWER[ED] ACADEMY site license: a 16 module CAD and CNC video training series for teachers, with teacher certification
  • Shipping by lift gate truck in North America, with some exceptions

Options: on-site setup and on-site training are available. The DISCOVERY 8 has no ATC configuration. Canadian school installations require a fully enclosed, CSA-approved CNC configuration. United States requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Request a Quotation and our team will match the enclosure to your exact machine, stand and enclosure version before you order.

Key specifications

  • Work area: 24″ × 48″ (X × Y), Z travel 7.87″ (200mm)
  • Spindle: 3 HP air-cooled, ER20
  • Controller: eCNC with 7″ touchscreen
  • Rapid feed: 150 IPM
  • Base: aluminum extrusion
  • Power (North America): dedicated 220–240V single-phase supply
  • Footprint: 63.13″ × 36.22″ × 33.64″ (1603.5 × 920 × 854.5mm)

What we see most often

The DISCOVERY 8 requires a dedicated 220–240V single-phase supply in North America. Confirm the required circuit, plug and available voltage with our team before ordering, and plan dust collection around the dust shoe, duct diameter, airflow and the material being cut.

Not sure which size fits your work? Our guide on how to choose a CNC machine walks through the decision.

Support after delivery

Simply Technologies has supplied CNC equipment since 2007 from London, Ontario. Our machine bundles include lifetime technical support on hardware and software. Request a Quotation or Talk With Our Team to plan your program.

DISCOVERY Series Owner’s Manual

ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION GUIDE

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 +/- .00197″ (0.05мм) +/- .00197″ (0.05мм) +/- .00197″ (0.05мм) +/- .00197″ (0.05мм) +/- .00197″ (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