Description
The DISCOVERY 2 keeps the compact footprint of the DISCOVERY 1 and doubles the cutting length. That extra 12″ changes what the machine can do: longer signs, shelf parts, instrument components, trays and batches of small parts laid out on a single sheet. It is built for makers who run repeat jobs and want each part to match the last.
Who the DISCOVERY 2 suits
Small product makers, sign makers and workshops that produce short runs from a benchtop machine. If your parts are mostly under 12″ in both directions, the DISCOVERY 1 does the same work in a smaller footprint. If you cut full panels, move up to the DISCOVERY 8.
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
- Motion: premium ball screws and linear guideways
- Base: aluminum extrusion
- Power (North America): 110V, 15A, single phase, with 220V optional
- Footprint: 23.76″ × 36.22″ × 29.07″ (603.5 × 920 × 738.5mm)
- Included: tool touch-off puck, wrench set, 1/8″ and 1/4″ collets, hold down clamps (set of 2)
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
Repeat work exposes workholding more than it exposes the machine. Owners who start running batches on a DISCOVERY 2 usually add a vacuum hold down kit or lateral clamps within the first few months, because fast, consistent loading matters more than cutting speed on short runs. Plan for workholding at the same time as the machine.
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, covering setup, software configuration and troubleshooting as you move from first job to regular production. Request a Quotation or Talk With Our Team to configure the right bundle.