CNC machines Comparison
What should you be looking for when purchasing a CNC machine?
Besides the value behind the company - service, local sourcing and manufacturing, open source - which we'll let you decide how important they are, here's a technical guide to comparing CNC machines.
Every digital milling machine is based on a mechanics - electronics - software combination that results in its performance, accuracy and durability. You can read more on our design choices here, but the purpose of this page is to compare our machines to other you may find on the market.
Mekanika >< CNC Step
| Brand | Mekanika | CNC Step |
| Model |
PRO-L |
High-Z S-1400/T-105 |
| Price (excl. VAT) | 5590€ |
6510€
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| GENERAL INFORMATIONS |
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| Footprint (mm) |
1400x1400 |
1350x1730 |
| Working area (mm) | 1050x1050 | 1100x1400 |
| Z clearance (mm) | 115 | 110 |
| MECHANICS |
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| Driving system | Ballscrews 16mm | Ballscrews 12mm |
| Guiding system | Prismatic rails | Non supported rails |
| Structure & frame | Aluminium extrusion & 8mm steel plate | Aluminium extrusion & aluminium plate |
| Maximum travel speed | 10.000 mm/min | Not announced |
| Annouced precision | <0,1mm | <0,1mm |
| ELECTRONICS |
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| Motors | 4x Nema 23 | 4x Nema 23 |
| Drivers & Controller | Planet CNC (europe based) | CNC Step |
| Protected electronic box | Mekanika control unit | CNC Step Box |
| Onboarded computer | Raspberry Pi 4 | No |
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Interface touch pad
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Touchscreen & keypad | No |
| Limits switches | 6x Inductive sensors | 3x Mechanical sensors |
| Spindle | Up to 2,2 Kw software controlled (option) |
Up to 1,4 Kw software controlled (option) |
| Connectivity | Wifi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB | USB, Parallel port |
| ADD ONS |
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| Spoilerboard | Optional |
Optional |
| Dust shoe | Optional | Optional |
| Probing device | Included | Included |
| Square gantry feature | Included | No |
| SUPPORT |
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| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Help & tutorials | Yes | Yes |
Mekanika >< StepCraft
| Brand | Mekanika | Stepcraft |
| Model | PRO-L | Q404 |
| Price (excl. VAT) | 5490€+199€ (Spoilerboard) |
8320€
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| GENERAL GEOMETRY |
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| Footprint (mm) |
1400x1400 |
1596x1501 |
| Working area (mm) | 1050x1050 | 1223x1223 |
| Z clearance (mm) | 115 | 145 |
| MECHANICS |
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| Driving system | Ballscrews 16mm |
Ballscrews 16mm |
| Guiding system | Prismastic rails 15mm & bearings | Supported rails & wheels |
| Structure & frame | Aluminium extrusion & 8mm steel plate | Aluminium extrusion & aluminium plate |
| Maximum travel speed | 12.000 mm/min | 12.000 mm/min |
| Announced precison | <0,1mm | <0,1mm |
| ELECTRONICS |
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| Motors | 4x Nema 23 | 4x Nema 23 |
| Drivers & Controller | Planet CNC (europe based) | Stepcraft |
| Protected Electronic box | Mekanika control unit | Stepcraft control box |
| Onboarded computer | Raspberry Pi 4 | No |
| Interface touch pad | Touchscreen & keypad | No |
| Limit switches | 6x Inductive sensors | 3x Mechanical sensors |
| Spindle | Up to 2,2 Kw software controlled (option) |
Up to 2,2Kw manually controled (option) |
| Conectivity | Wifi, Ethernet, Bluetooth,USB | USB & parrallel port |
| ADD ONS |
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| Spoilerboard | Included | Included |
| Dust Shoe | Optional | Optional |
| Probing device | Included | included |
| Square gantry feature | Included | No |
| SUPPORT |
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| Warranty | 5 years | Up to 3 years |
| Tutorials & articles | Yes | No |
Mekanika >< Sorotec
| Brand | Mekanika | Sorotec |
| Model | PRO-M | Compact Line 1007-kit |
| Price (excl;VAT) | 4890€+(199€ Spoilerboard) |
3697€
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| GENERAL GEOMETRY |
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| Footprint (mm) |
1000x1400 |
910x1320 |
| Working area (mm) | 650x1050 | 710x1020 |
| Z clearance (mm) | 115 | 170 |
| MECHANICS |
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| Driving system | Ballscrews 16mm |
Ballscrews 16mm |
| Guiding system | Prismastic rails 15mm & bearings | Supported rails & bearings |
| Structure & frame | Aluminium extrusion & 8mm steel plate | Aluminium extrusion & aluminium plate |
| Maximum travel speed | 12.000 mm/min | Not announced |
| Announced precison | <0,1mm | Not announced |
| ELECTRONICS |
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| Motors | 4x Nema 23 | Optional |
| Drivers & Controller | Planet CNC (europe based) | Optional |
| Protected Electronic box | Mekanika control unit | Optional |
| Onboarded computer | Raspberry Pi 4 | No |
| Interface touch pad | Touchscreen & keypad | No |
| Limit switches | 6x Inductive sensors | 3x Mechanical sensors |
| Spindle | Up to 2,2 Kw software controlled (option) |
Up to 1,4Kw manually controled (option) |
| Conectivity | Wifi, Ethernet, Bluetooth,USB | Not included |
| ADD ONS |
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| Spoilerboard | Optional | Included |
| Dust Shoe | Optional | Optional |
| Probing device | Included | Optional |
| Square gantry feature | Included | No |
| SUPPORT |
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| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year (B2C) 2 years (B2B) |
| Tutorials & articles | Yes | No |