The InstaCNC
CLC’s CNC machining technology was developed in 2013 by our expert engineering team, characterized by high-speed and high-precision as well as a high price-performance ratio.
InstaCNC 2818 (3-Axis):
$124,999
InstaCNC 2818 (Premium 4-Axis):
$169,998


Major users are machine shops, firearm manufacturers, and automotive manufacturers.
OVERVIEW OF INSTACNC


- More versatile than traditional machining centers
- High speed, high precision, high efficiency, and high productivity
- Integrated high-speed drilling and tapping functions
- InstaCNC can not only do precise milling, drilling, thread tapping, it can also do hard metal molds machining work which used to be achieved by a horizontal CNC machine only
- The highlights of this model are its high G-force value and high rigidness
InstaCNC Applications
Aluminum Parts
Stainless Steel Parts
Medical Device Parts
Industrial Parts
Firearm Parts
Brass Parts
Automotive Parts
Featured Product: InstaCNC 2818
Items | Metric | Imperial | |
Working Space | X-Y-Z Axis Travel | 710 × 440 × 380 mm | 28 × 17.3 × 15.0 inch |
Spindle to Table, Working Distance | 150-530 mm | 5.91-20.87 inch | |
Table | Workpiece Fixing Area | 870 × 450 mm | 34.25 × 17.72 inch |
Maximum Workpiece Weight | 300 kg | 661 lbs | |
Spindle | Maximum Speed | 12,000 RPM | 12,000 RPM |
Peak Torque & Power @1500 RPM | 95 N•m, 15 kW | 70 ft-lbs, 20.1 HP | |
Auto Tool Changer | Tool Holder | BT40 (Configure with the collet to fit both Metric and Imperial tools) | |
Tools Magazine Quantity | 20 | 20 | |
Tool Changing Cycle Time (Tool to Tool) | 0.95 Sec | 0.95 Sec | |
Tool Changing Cycle Time (Chip to Chip) | 2.95 Sec | 2.95 Sec | |
Feeding | Feed Rate (X/Y/Z) | 30 m/min | 1181 ipm |
Fast Move Feed Rate (X/Y/Z) | 48 m/min | 1890 ipm | |
Acceleration of Normal Feed (X/Y/Z) [0.71G] | 7.0 m/s² | 22.97 ft/s² | |
Acceleration of Fast Move (X/Y/Z) [1.14G] | 11.2 m/s² | 36.75 ft/s² | |
Positioning Accuracy (X/Y/Z) | 4.320/2.742/2.640 μm | 0.17/0.11/0.10 e-3 inch | |
Repeatability (X/Y/Z) | 2.864/1.671/3.840 μm | 0.11/0.07/0.15 e-3 inch | |
Accuracy of Interpolating Circle (XY/YZ/XZ Table) | 4.2/5.3/5.6 μm | 0.17/0.21/0.22 e-3 inch | |
Dimension | Machine Size L × W × H (water tank included) | 2250 × 1920 × 2200 mm | 88.6 × 75.6 × 86.6 inch |
Machine weight | 2800 kg | 6173 lbs | |
Controller & Motor | Controller | SINUMERIK 828D | |
3 Axis Servo Motor | SIEMENS 1FK7081-2AF71 Synchromotor | ||
Spindle Servo Motor | SIEMENS 1PH8 Series |
FEATURES


High Precision & Accuracy & Repeatability
Lightweight and highly rigid column structure achieve low staring load and quick response of Z-axis.
Main Spindle and relative components are designed and made based on 1.25 safety factor, normal machining work at 8000-10000 RPM remains 1.6 – 2.0 safety factor which provides extremely high impact resistance.
Structure Design and Moving Components
- The moving components of the 3-axis are all lightweight and designed with Meehanite forge material to get the quickest response feature.
- Precise ceramic bearing mount used to improve assembly accuracy.
- Equipped with SCHNEEBERGER Linear Rail and top-end customized HIWIN / THK Ball Screw.




Machine Structure Design
Box-in-Box design and large span structure achieve low weight and high rigidity for the best performance.
Machine weight is 20% lighter than the competitor’s machine.
The central structure has a large O-Shape structure to significantly increase vertical and horizontal rigidity
Cast Iron Bed Structure
The InstaCNC 2818 is equipped with SCHNEEBERGER Linear Rail and top-end customized HIWIN / THK Ball Screw.
The Siemens advanced controlling system SINUMERIK 828D controls the XYZ and spindle motors. This ensures the 5-micron positioning accuracy and the 3-micron repeatability.




Dimension & Axis Configuration
Working Area
Table Working Surface:
870 x 450 mm (34.25 x 17.72 in)




Motion Performance
- Fast Move Speed: 48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
- Machining Speed (X, Y, and Z-Axis): 30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
- Fast Move Acceleration: 1.14 G (11.2 m/s2 , 36.75 ft/s2)
- Machining Acceleration (X, Y, and Z-Axis): 0.71 G (7.0 m/s2 , 22.97 ft/s2)
Spindle
- 12,000 RPM High Torque Spindle
- 4-inline FAG ceramic bearing and float mounting structure, greatly increasing the life and precision of spindle.
- Inline Direct-Drive by SIEMENS 1PH8 Series Spindle Motor.




Tool Holder Catching Mechanism (Patented)
Innovative design for tool holder catch
We designed, customized, and patented the tool holder catching mechanism to increase the impact resistance of the spindle to significantly increase the life span of the spindle and decrease the loss of precision.
Fastest Speed Auto Tool Changer
- ATC: Auto Tool Changer
- Innovative short arm tool changer designed for the fastest-changing time, low inertia force and much less impact to protect the spindle
- Tool to Tool: 0.95 Second
- Chip to Chip: 2.95 Second




20-Pocket High Volume Tool Magazine
Instead of the traditional funnel shape tool magazine with a maximum of 16 pockets, we designed the 20 pockets high-volume tool magazine.
Provide higher processing flexibility
SIEMENS SINUMERIK 828D Controlling System
Cloud Database
No complex Intranet setup. Data goes through the Internet and auto-shares to your smartphone and server.
Smartphone Application
Use the smartphone App to remotely manage the machine at any place around the world through the Internet




Networking Concept for Multisite Managing
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