The Academy 2 EDU Package is a fully enclosed, compact CNC solution built for the classroom. With integrated dust collection, safety-focused design, VCarve Desktop software, router bit set, and access to Empower[ed] Academy, it equips educators to confidently teach digital manufacturing in any learning environment.
- Academy 2 Enclosed Desktop CNC
- Lateral Clamp Kit
- Amana Spektra Series 9 Piece Bit Set
- ER11 Collet Set
- VCarve Desktop (40 Seat Site License)
- 16 Module CAD/CAM/CNC Video Training Series
- Limetime Technical Support on Machine and Software
- *Includes liftgate service direct to the school. Note that additional charges may apply to remote areas in Canada.
SHIPPING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2025.
The Academy 2 EDU Package delivers a powerful, space-saving CNC solution designed specifically for modern classrooms, labs, and technology programs. This fully enclosed desktop CNC machine features a 12” x 24” cutting area, 1HP spindle, and built-in dust collection system that connects to external suction – creating a quieter, cleaner, and safer learning environment.
Purpose-built for education, the machine arrives fully assembled and plug-and-play ready, reducing setup time and simplifying integration into the classroom. Every EDU package includes an 9-piece router bit set, a site license of VCarve Desktop, and full access to Empower[ed] Academy, our comprehensive training platform for teachers.
Empower[ed] Academy provides instructors with 16 step-by-step video sessions, a teacher certification test, editable PowerPoint presentations, and printable lesson materials to ensure standardized delivery across districts and classrooms. Combined with lifetime technical support for both hardware and software, the Academy 2 EDU Package empowers teachers and students alike to master the fundamentals of CNC and digital design with confidence.
- Weight: 300.00 LBS
| Specification | Academy 1 | Academy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 12" (305mm) | 24" (610mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 12" (305mm) | 12" (305mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 5.5" (140mm) | 5.5" (140mm) |
| Table Work Area | 12" x 12" | 12" x 24" |
| Spindle Type | 1HP Air Cooled | 1HP Air Cooled |
| Spindle Configuration | ER11 (1/8" & 1/4") | ER11 (1/8" & 1/4") |
| Controller | eCNC | eCNC |
| On-Board Memory | No | No |
| Rapid Feed Rate | 150ipm (3.81m/min) | 150ipm (3.81m/min) |
| Tool Touch-Off | Included | Included |
| Onboard Cooling | Included | Included |
| Machine Base | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion |
| Rotary Axis | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | +/- .000197" (0.05mm) | +/- .000197" (0.05mm) |
| Precision Linear Guides | X / Y / Z | X / Y / Z |
| Precision Ball Screw Transmission | X / Y / Z | X / Y / Z |
| Power Requirements | AC 110V, 50-60Hz, 15A, 1-Phase (Optional 220V, 10A) | AC 110V, 50-60Hz, 15A, 1-Phase (Optional 220V, 10A) |
| Working Table | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion |
| Gantry Bridge | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion | High Rigidity Aluminum Extrusion |
| Gantry Supports | Steel Plate | Steel Plate |
| Max Gantry Clearance | 5.5" (140mm) | 6.5" (165mm) |
| Clearance Above Spoil Board | 4.5" (115mm) | 5.5" (140mm) |
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- Weight: 300.00 LBS
