Description
The ACADEMY 2 answers a question that comes up in almost every shared teaching space: how do we run a CNC machine safely in a room that is used for other things? The cabinet is fully enclosed, the doors are interlocked, dust collection is built in, and the casters lock when the machine is in position. It cuts a 12″ × 24″ area, which is enough for signage, lesson projects, prototypes and longer small parts.
Who the ACADEMY 2 suits
Schools, training labs and makerspaces that need one machine to serve more than one room, or a machine that can be tucked away between sessions. It also suits small workshops that want a contained machine with tool storage built in. Schools building a complete program can order it as the ACADEMY 2 Education Package, which includes EMPOWER[ED] ACADEMY teacher training and certification.
Key specifications
- Work area: 12″ × 24″ (X × Y), Z travel 5.5″ (140mm)
- Spindle: 1 HP air-cooled, ER11
- Controller: eCNC with 7″ touchscreen
- Rapid feed: 150 IPM
- Cabinet: fully enclosed, matte black, interlocking safety doors, locking casters, integrated tool storage drawer
- Power (North America): 110V, 15A, single phase, with 220V optional
- Footprint: 31.5″ × 43.7″ × 69.7″ (800 × 1110 × 1770mm)
- Machine weight: 573 lbs (260 kg)
- Included: tool touch-off puck, wrench set, 1/8″ and 1/4″ collets, 110 dust shoe, hold down clamps (set of 2), LED kit
Electrical requirements differ by region. Tell us where the machine is going and we will confirm the correct configuration before you order.
What we see most often
Schools often focus on the machine and overlook the route it has to travel. At 573 lbs the ACADEMY 2 is mounted on casters, but doorways, ramps and floor transitions should be measured before delivery. A short walk-through with your facilities team saves a surprise on install day.
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, so your teachers and operators have a real person to call after the machine is in place. Request a Quotation or Talk With Our Team to plan the right setup for your classroom.