Description
For technical colleges and advanced high school programs, students should learn on a machine that resembles what they will meet in industry. The PERFORMANCE 8 has a welded steel base, gravity cast aluminum alloy gantry supports and a 15.6″ touchscreen controller, and it has a 190 IPM rapid feed.
Who this package suits
Trades and technology programs preparing students for production work, and colleges that want a machine to last through heavy daily use.
What is included
- PERFORMANCE 8 CNC: 24″ × 48″ work area, 3 HP liquid-cooled spindle, iCNC controller with 15.6″ 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. A PERFORMANCE ATC configuration is a separate machine model rather than an accessory added to this machine, so ask us if you want a tool changer. Canadian school installations require a fully enclosed, CSA-approved CNC configuration. United States requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Enclosures are matched to the exact machine model, stand and enclosure version, so confirm with our team before ordering.
Key specifications
- Work area: 24″ × 48″ (X × Y), Z travel 5.9″ (150mm)
- Spindle: 3 HP liquid-cooled, ER20
- Controller: iCNC with 15.6″ touchscreen
- Rapid feed: 190 IPM
- Base: welded steel, with gravity cast aluminum alloy gantry supports
- Power (North America): dedicated 220–240V single-phase supply
- Machine weight: 350 lbs (159 kg)
- Footprint: 62.99″ × 37.36″ × 30.27″ (1600 × 950 × 770mm)
What we see most often
Confirm the electrical supply with our team before the machine arrives, and plan dust collection around the dust shoe, duct diameter, airflow and the material being cut. The liquid-cooling system is self-contained and needs no plumbing.
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.





