CNC Comparison
| Quantum Mini | Quantum | Quantum MAX | KL33 | KL44 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material |
6mm 5 ply Baltic Birch (laser cut) |
6mm 5 ply Baltic Birch (laser cut) |
6mm 5 ply Baltic Birch (laser cut) |
12 mm 9 ply Baltic Birch | 12 mm 9 ply Baltic Birch |
| Machine Base | 24 3/16" × 25 3/4" | 33.5" × 32" | 33.5" × 32" | 56.5" × 36.25" | 68.5" × 60" |
| Cutting Area | 16" × 16" | 24" × 24" | 24" × 50.5" | 36" × 36" | 48" × 48" |
| Router Spindle | Makita RT071C | Makita RT071C | Makita RT071C | Makita RT071C | Makita RT071C |
| Spindle RPMs | Makita 10k to 30k | Makita 10k to 30k | Makita 10k to 30k | Makita 10k to 30k | Makita 10k to 30k |
| Post Processor | GRBL v. 1.1 | GRBL v. 1.1 | GRBL v. 1.1 | GRBL v. 1.1 | GRBL v. 1.1 |
| Controller | Keyestudio Uno (Arduino) | Keyestudio Uno (Arduino) | Keyestudio Uno (Arduino) | Keyestudio Uno (Arduino) | Keyestudio Uno (Arduino) |
| Gcode Sender | BASIC Sender | BASIC Sender | BASIC Sender | BASIC Sender | BASIC Sender |
| X,Y Axis Drive | GT2 5 × 9 belt | GT2 5 × 9 belt | GT2 5 × 9 belt | T5 × 15 Bell-Everman | T5 × 15 Bell-Everman |
| Z Axis Drive | Acme Screw | Acme Screw | Acme Screw | Ball Screw | Ball Screw |
| Rail System |
Fully Supported 5/16" Stress Proof Steel Rail |
Fully Supported 5/16" Stress Proof Steel Rail |
Fully Supported 5/16" Stress Proof Steel Rail |
Fully Supported 3/8" Stress Proof Steel Rail |
Fully Supported 3/8" Stress Proof Steel Rail |
| Power Supply AC |
12 vdc 8 amp |
12 vdc
8 amp |
12 vdc
8 amp |
48 vdc
2× 7 amp |
48vdc
2× 7 amp |
| Input | 110 vac | 110 vac | 110 vac | 110 vac | 110 vac |
| Drive Motors |
NEMA 17 Stepper Open Loop |
NEMA 17 Stepper Open Loop |
NEMA 17 Stepper Open Loop |
NEMA 23 Servo Closed Loop Quadrature Encoder |
NEMA 23 SERVO Closed Loop Quadrature Encoder |
| Holding Torque | Nm .5 (75 oz. in.) | Nm .5 (75 oz. in.) | Nm .5 (75 oz. in.) | Nm 3 (425 oz. in.) | Nm 3 (425 oz. in.) |
| Resolution | 0.002-0.004" | 0.002–0.004" | 0.002–0.004" | 0.002–0.004" | 0.002–0.004" |
| Wire Management | Controller mounted on Gantry | Controller Mounted on Gantry | Controller Mounted on Gantry | Drag Chain with Controller Box. Hold, Resume, with Emergency Stop | Drag Chain with Controller Box Hold, Resume, with Emergency Stop |
| Home Switches |
Mechanical Self-Squaring Gantry |
Mechanical Self-Squaring Gantry |
Mechanical Self-Squaring Gantry |
Hall Effect Self-Squaring Gantry |
Hall Effect Self-Squaring Gantry |