FoxAlien XE-Ultra Core Desktop CNC Router Machine, 17x17in Active Area with NEMA 23 Closed-Loop Stepper Motor, Large Benchtop Engraving & Milling Machine for Wood, Aluminum, Carbon Fiber DIY Projects

SWEET machine, with excellent customer support.

This CNC machine is a beast! Prior to this machine I had a Foxalien belt driven Masuter 3S which is an amazing machine for the value. This XE-Ultra Core machine is even more amazing. This machine is super solid and powerful. The ball screws really make a huge difference over the belt drives of my other machine. Assembly took me approximately 45 minutes and was relatively easy. Please note that this machine does not come with a spoil board. Depending on how you look at this, this is either a blessing or a curse. For me it is a blessing - allowing for cuts to be made in thicker pieces. A spindle is also not included, so you must supply you own router or spindle. I personally have paired the Foxalien 1.5Kw VFD spindle with my machine and it works perfectly. Also, measure your space as this machine is not small, it is deeper and wider than my Masuter 3S. My only complaint about CNC is the back for the control housing. The wording of where the cables hookup is to the right of the connections which seems backwards to me and caused me to initially hook the cables up incorrectly. The online forum also has entries from other people experiencing the same issue. It really is not a big deal, just be aware and pay attention to the included instructions as they are VERY clear as to how to make the connections (yeah, I did not pay close attention). Overall, I am super thrilled with this CNC. If I had to do it all over again - I would prefer to get the larger version but space in my shop is limited and do have my other CNC that will allow me to do larger pieces if needed.

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW ONE AND CAN I GET THE SPINDLE TO WORK!! TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES. CHECK THE WIRING MULTIPLE TIMES. NOTHING. TRY CONTACTING THEM THROUGH THEIR EMAIL SINCE THEY DON’T HAVE A PHONE NUMBER MULTIPLE TIMES, AND RECEIVED NO REPLY. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE MACHINES. YOU WILL REGRET IT

Great Product and Service!

Foxalien has been awesome to work with when I've had trouble with previous machines. purchased a new EX Ultra Core and couldn't be happier with its accuracy and performance. huge fan

This is an excellent machine! I have upgraded to this from a smaller CNC with a 300W spindle. I also added the FoxAlien 1.5Kw VFD spindle. It is a very powerful spindle and the XE-Ultra's linear rails ensure it is very strong and rigid. The cabling assembly is well organized and allows you to put the control box on either side of the CNC. I have added a monitor mount pole to attach a camera and dust collection hose. I am very happy with this machine and would buy it again.