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The UNIMAT CNC is a versatile, modular CNC system specifically designed for use in model making and prototyping. It allows for precise work in minimal space and offers a wide range of applications thanks to its modular construction.
🔧 Technical Highlights
- Modular design: Enables setup of various machine configurations, such as a CNC lathe, 3-axis and 4-axis milling machine, or hot wire cutter.
- Precision manufacturing: All components are produced on state-of-the-art CNC machines, ensuring maximum accuracy.
- Wide material compatibility: Suitable for processing wood, plastics, wax, as well as non-ferrous and soft metals.
- Compact dimensions: Ideal for workshops with limited space.
🛠️ Expansion Options
The UNIMAT CNC can be enhanced with optional accessories, including:
- Laser engraving module – for detailed engraving on wood, leather, and acrylic.
- 3D printer extension – build your own 3D printer for prototyping.
- Hot wire cutter – perfect for cutting foam and similar materials.
With the UNIMAT CNC, you get a reliable, flexible, and precise CNC system suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
UNIMAT CNC Lathe
UNI-DREH
3-Jaw-Chuck, precision live centre, tool post and turning tool.
Machinable materials: wood, acrylics, wax, non-ferrous and soft metals.
| Drive | Steppers, 2 A, 1.8° | |
| Nubmer of CNC axes | 2 | |
| Max. positioning speed | 300 mm/min | |
| Head spindle | 4000 U/min | |
| Travel X/Z | 50 mm/145 mm (expandable) | |
| Accuracy | 0.05 mm | |
| 3-Jaw-Chuck | Clamping capacity 1.8 - 56 mm inside, 12 - 65 mm outside |
UNIMAT CNC Complete Set
UNI-CNC-SET
Incl. all parts for the UNIMAT-CNC machine variants UNI-DREH, UNI-FRAES3 and UNI-FRAES4, plus cross plate for bigger parts.
| Number of CNC axes | 4 |
| Drive | Steppers, 2 A, 1.8° |
| Max. positioning speed | 300 mm/min |
| Travels Z/Y | 50 mm (expandable)/50 mm |
| Travel X-axis | 145 mm (expandable) |
| Increment Rotation Axis | (360°/3200)*0.5 = 0.05625° |
| Accuracy | 0.07 mm |
| Head Spindle | 4000 rpm, with 1/8" collet |
| Chuck | 3-jaw chuck metal, 4-jaw chuck plastic |
Vertical mill UNI-FRAES3EXT
Same as UNI-FRAES3 but 80mm, Y-, Z-travel and controlled milling spindle (164420 CNC)
Technical Data:
| Number of CNC axes | 3 |
| Drive | Steppers, 2 A, 1,8° |
| Max. Positioning speed | 300 mm/min |
| Travels Z/Y | 80 mm / 80 mm |
| Travel X-axis | 145 mm (expandable) |
| Increment rotation axis | (360°/3200)*0,5 = 0,05625° |
| Accuracy | 0,07 mm |
| Speed of head spindle up to | 15 000 rpm, with 1/8" collet |
Controller TCTControl
TCTCONT4
Required for controlling the UNIMAT CNC machines
The pre-installed software allows for loading, manipulating and processing of ISO standard g-code files (RS-274). It also offers an editable tool table and tool path simulation. in addition to the manual also a training book for introduction to CNC and g-code programming is included.
| Software and Drivers | Win (7, 8, 10) OSX (getestet bis OSX 10.15.x), Linux |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, WIFI (optional) |
| Axes controllable | 4 (upgradeable to 6) |
| furhter IOs: | 6x input for (limit/end) switches, 1x E-stop, 2x relays, 0-10V control signal |
| Micro steps | 16 |
| Board | 1GHz CPU, 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4GB storage |
| Power supply | External, 110-240 V, 24 V, 5 A |
More configurations
UNIMAT CNC 4-Axis-Mill with speed controlled Spindle
UNI-FRAES4-SC
| Number of CNC axes | 4 |
| Drive | Steppers, 2 A, 1.8° |
| Max. positioning speed | 300 mm/min |
| Travels Z/Y | 80 mm / 50 mm |
| Travel X-axis | 145 mm (expandable) |
| Increment Rotation Axis | (360°/3200)*0.5 = 0.05625° |
| Accuracy | 0.07 mm |
| Head Spindle | up to 15,000 rpm, with 1/8" collet |
UNIMAT CNC Hot Wire Cutter
UNI-CUT-3D
| Number of CNC axes | 3 |
| Drive | Steppers, 2 A, 1,8° |
| Max. positioning speed | 300 mm/min |
| Travel X/Y | 240 mm/145 mm |
| Size Rotary Table | ø 260 mm |
| Increment Rotary Table | (360°/3200)*0.5 = 0.05625° |
| Cutting bow | width 170 mm, height 350 mm |
| Cutting transformator | continuously adjustable, 600 - 850° Celsius |
| Accuracy | 0.1 mm |
Unimat 3D-Printer
UNI-PRINT-3D
• Filament quick change, low maintenance, adjustable guideways
• Full metal frame and sturdy construction
• For all common filaments: PLA, ABS, Nylon, Laybrick etc.
• Open Source Software: Machinekit & cross platform user interface for Windows, OSX, Linux, Android
Laser-Module CNC with safety enclosure
Article: 164500
The laser is compatible with all variants of the UNIMAT CNC vertical milling machines (3- and 4 axes)
Laser Power: 11 W
Wavelength: 450nm
Focus type: fixed focus
Input: 24V/ 5A
Machinable materials:
| Cutting | Engraving |
|---|---|
| wood cloth acrylic various plastic carton | wood stainless steel leather acrylic ceramics various plastic carton anodized aluminium |
CNC-Upgrade Set
160200CNC4
Customers who already own a UNIMAT MetalLine Set (160200) or UNIMAT PowerLine Set (160300) can easily upgrade to CNC functionality.
Supports up to 4 CNC axes
With the included CNC rotary unit, the following machine configurations can be created:
- CNC Lathe
- Vertical or Horizontal Milling Machine (3-Axis)
- Vertical Milling Machine with Rotary Unit (4-Axis)
Included in the upgrade set:
- 1× CNC Longitudinal Slide
- 2× CNC Cross Slides
- 1× CNC Rotary Table
- All axes powered by 2A stepper motors
- TCTControl – Control electronics with integrated motion controller
- Pre-installed CNC software, capable of controlling up to 4 axes
- Training Book – Introduction to CNC and G-code programming
This upgrade makes your UNIMAT system ready for precise, automated, and repeatable machining – ideal for prototyping, education, and advanced hobby use.