Dependable, Powerful, Intuitive CNC Solutions

CAD/CAM/CNC SOFTWARE

PLASMACONTROLS

CNC CONTROLS

OEM CONTROLS CNC RETROFITS

EN

GIN

EE

RE

D C

ON

TR

OLR

OB

US

T IN

NO

VA

TIO

N Innovative, Robust and User-FriendlyCNC Solutions Give You a Competitive Edge

Control Solutions Engineered to Fit Your Needs

Windows CNC - The Right Way

Retrofits

Plasma

Laser

Waterjet

Oxy-Fuel

Mills

Routers

Lathes

Lab Automation

Factory Automation

Hot Wire

ROBUST CNC CONTROLSSince 1996, FlashCut CNC has skillfully developed robust, Windows-based CNC solutions for a wide range of machine tool and robotic applications. Whether your business requires plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, laser, mill, router, lathe, 3D printer, hotwire or a custom application, FlashCut CNC has a comprehensive product line and the engineering expertise to customize our world-renowned controls for your unique application needs.

INDUSTRY LEADING OEM PARTNERSHIPSOur team of engineers works directly with our OEM partners to develop powerful and economical CNC solutions tailored toward a given application. These partnerships provide leading-edge advancements that help position our OEM’s as leaders in their industry.

ROCK SOLID SUPPORTFlashCut CNC offers the most responsive and knowledgeable customer service support in the industry. We are always available to meet your needs either by phone, e-mail or live web conferencing.

FLASHCUT CNC COMMUNITYFlashCut CNC is at the heart of a community of engineers, machinists, business leaders, and educators worldwide. We are also strong supporters of our local high schools, colleges and charitable organizations through our leading edge internship program and annual awareness and fundraising events

FlashCut CNC has a full engineering and development staff ready to assist you in customizing our software and controls for your unique application...and ready to support you and your customers for years to come.

Our Windows-based software is easy, intuitive and customizable to each unique application. FlashCut CNC is the only Windows CNC solution offering a dedicated CNC electronic controller ensuring smooth and uninterrupted motion using 32 or 64-bit Windows 10, 8 or 7 with a USB connection on either a laptop or desktop.

CN

C C

ON

TR

OLS

CN

C C

ON

TR

OLS

All of our controllers are designed and built in the USA to give you seamless plug-and-play operation from any laptop or PC. They all include up to 5 axes of motion, 8 inputs and 8 outputs. We also offer optional I/O expansion with more digital I/O and analog inputs and outputs. Many other optional accessories are available.

Precision motion at your desktop for controlling any small multi-axis stepper motor driven machine. Built in the USA to the highest quality standards.

Affordable, precise, powerful coordinated motion for controlling virtually any stepper motor driven machine. Engineered and built in the USA for true plug-and-play operation.

• Available in 2.5A/30V or 5A/42V versions• Affordable, compact unit for coordinated

control of up to five motors

• Quiet bi-polar microstepping technology

• Adjustable current

• Plugs into any PC with a USB port

• Perfect for running small CNC machines and general automation

• 8 Amps and 70VDC of power for up to 5 axes

• Digital anti-resonance technology with inertia matching for smooth, precise motion

• Easily runs NEMA 17, 23, 34, 42 and 56 stepper motors with precision and power

• Perfect for running medium and large CNC machines or factory floor automation

Your Partner in Custom CNC Controls

Configurable Multi Axis Controllers

Compact Series Microstepper

Pro-Series Microstepper

Provides precise, powerful coordinated motion for controlling virtually any machine. Advanced digital servo can be tuned to run almost any servo motor.

• Available in 12, 20 and 25 amp versions

• Advanced digital servo technology for quick, smooth, precise motion

• Easily runs NEMA 23, 34, 42, and 56 Servo motors with precision, power and speed

• Perfect for running medium and large CNC machines or general automation

• Made in the USA

Pro-Series Servo

• All-in-one ergonomic industrial CNC control console with sealed steel construction

• Industrial 15” Capacitive Touch Screen, NEMA 4 waterproof keyboard/mouse

• Advanced microstepping or 25A peak digital PID servo for up to 5 axes of motion control

• Pedestal mounting with bottom access to all connections reducing exposed cabling on machine

• Hinged top access for easy maintenance

• Integrated E-Stop and Reset buttons and optional external control switches for over 10 functions including Cycle Start, Feed Hold, Jogging Joy Stick, File Load, Output Line Control

• Made in the USA

Titanium All-in-one

RE

TR

OFIT

SC

NC

CO

NTR

OLS

Compact Stepper Retrofit Kits

Pro Servo Retrofit Kits Titanium Retrofit Kits

Pro Stepper Retrofit Kits

ProductCompact

CNC Controller

Compact 5 CNC

Controller

Pro-Series Microstepping CNC Controller

Pro-Series Servo CNC Controller

Titanium Microstepping CNC Control

Console

Titanium Servo CNC

Control Console

Photo

TechnologyBipolar

MicrosteppingBipolar

Microstepping

Bipolar Microstepping with

Advanced Anti-Resonance and Inertia Matching

Technology

Sinusoidal or Trapezoidal PID

Servo

Bipolar Microstepping

Sinusoidal or Trapezoidal PID Servo

Maximum # of Axes

5 5 5 Enclosed, 6 Open Frame

5 Enclosed, 6 Open Frame

6 6

Phase Current

Range [A]

0.5 – 2.5 0.5 – 5 1.0 – 8.0 12.5A Cont. 20A Peak

1.0 – 8.0 112.5A Cont. 25A Peak

Bus Voltage [VDC]

30 42 70 80 – 120 70 80 – 120

Step Resolution

Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64,

1/128, 1/256

Full, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/100

N/A Full, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/100

N/A

General Puprose I/O (Standard)

(8) Optically Isolated Inputs 0-5V, 0- 12V or 0-24V, (8) Outputs 0-5V

General Purpose I/O with Mini-I/O Board

(8) Optically Isolated Inputs 0-5V, 0-12V or 0-24V, (2) Inputs 0-5V, (10) Outputs 0-5V, (1) Analog Input,(1) Analog Output, (1) PWM Output

General Purpose I/O with Classic I/O Board

(32) Optically Isolated Inputs 0-5V, 0-12V or 0-24V, (32) Outputs 0-5V, (2) Analog Inputs 0-10V, (2) Analog Outputs 0-10V, (1) Spindle Encoder Input - Differential or Single Ended

Input Voltage [VAC]

110 or 220

Commonly works with these NEMA size motors

17, 23 17, 23, 34 17, 23, 34, 42, 56 17, 23, 34, 42, 56

17, 23, 34, 42, 56

17, 23, 34, 42, 56

We have a solution for any machine

The FlashCut CNC Retrofit Kits are low cost and easy to install with unrivalled CNC performance. Your machine will run better and be easier to use with FlashCut CNC Controls. Our retrofits combine the latest technology using our robust and powerful Stepper or Servo Controls and Motors. With our kits you can bring life back to your machine and make it a smarter version of the dependable workhorse it once was. Whether you are designing a new machine, replacing antiquated controls or converting a manual machine to CNC, our sales and engineering team will work closely with you to configure the perfect CNC Retrofit Kit for your application. The Retrofit Kits consist of our world-renowned software, USB signal generator, drive electronics, motors and accessories for unrivaled performance and simplicity.

From Fortune 500 companies to machine shops to the best educational institutions in the world, FlashCut CNC has provided tens of thousands of customers world-wide with powerful, affordable and easy to use CNC controls.

RE

TR

OFIT

SR

ETR

OFIT

S

The FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit is perfect for turning your manual Bridgeport mill or clone into a powerful, precision CNC machining center. This kit was engineered and built in the USA to seamlessly integrate FlashCut CNC Servo or Stepper controls and motors with existing manual machines. There is no machining or drilling necessary and you can install it on your machine in just a few hours. We also have engineered an optional ball screw kit for even more precision. All of our retrofit kits are available in servo and stepper versions and employ FlashCut’s intuitive Windows-based control software driving our USB Signal Generator. Call us today to talk about converting your machine.

FlashCut kits make it easy to CNC retrofit benchtop and miniature mills and lathes from Grizzly®, Enco®, MSC®, Jet®, Busy Bee®, Rong Fu®, Harbor Freight®, Taig® and Sherline®

Router tables from Precix®, Techno®, Shopbot®, ShopSabre® and many others

Plasma, Waterjet or Laser machines from TorchMate®, ShopSabre®, Esab® and many others

The products and company names listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and FlashCut CNC’s use of the marks does not and should not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or authorization from those companies

• Fits Bridgeport mills and clones from Rong-Fu®, Grizzly®, South Bend®, Acer®, MSC®, Enco®, Vectrax®, Jet® and many more

• Sturdy steel construction

• No machining necessary for quick installation to existing machine

• Includes X, Y & Z hardware for full 3 axis CNC

• Available in NEMA 42 stepper or servo versions employing FlashCut CNC software and controller

• Maintains the ability to use machine manually with hand cranks and live digital readouts

• Optional XY ball screw kit available

• Optional ball screw for Z axis quill

• A wide range of accessories available including remote pendant, limit switch kit and spindle relay box

Bridgeport® Retrofit Kit Retrofit Kits for Machines of All Shapes and Sizes

2D

SH

EE

T C

AD

/CA

M S

OFT

WA

RE

CN

C S

OFT

WA

RE

• Intuitive user interface

• Real time 2D and 3D simulation of toolpath while cutting

• Advanced control of G-Code program including reverse and jump to line

• Full G-Code editor

• DXF and DWG import for immediate cutting from CAD files

• Conversational programming makes pocketing, drilling and profiling simple

• Advanced G-Code programming including canned cycles, macros, variables, branching and subroutines

• Plate alignment wizard and coordinate system rotation

• Advanced file loading from barcode or batch folders

• Touch probe support

• Laser pointer support

• Machining time and progress meter

• Remote control from your smart phone

• Support for multiple fabrication heads including mill/router, plasma, oxyfuel, waterjet, laser and marker

• Tool life management

• Dynamic control of ventilation zones

• Advanced communications with Hypertherm® Powermax® series

• Teach mode

• Foreign language support

• Specialized on-screen controls for various applications such as plasma, milling, turning, oxyfuel, waterjet and laser

• Seamless integration with networked programs and PLC’s via digital I/O or network interface

• FlashCut CAD’s intuitive user interface makes it simple to draw and edit any 2D shape

• Simple import of any 2D drawing

• Convert any bitmap image or photo into a toolpath (outline or centerline)

• Easily curve text around any shape

• Advanced Boolean operations like welding multiple shapes into one

• Shape library allows you to instantly draw and customize common shapes

• DXF export for sharing drawings with other CAD programs

• Fix tool finds and corrects CAD mistakes instantly

• Easily bridge internal cut outs such as the center of an “O”

• FlashCut 2D CAM generates perfect toolpaths for plasma, oxyfuel waterjet, laser, or marking

• Automatic generation and simple manipulation of of lead-ins and lead-outs

• Automatic generation of fixturing tabs

• Automatic kerf compensation

• Simple import of DXF or DWG files

• Sheet management for multiple sheets per job

• Grid nesting

• Advanced true shape nesting includes nesting of multiple CAD or DXF files and multi-sheet nesting

• Corner looping strategies for reducing dross in corners

• Editible plasma and oxyfuel charts for many models including Hypertherm®, Victor® and Thermodynamics® takes the guesswork out of important cutting parameters like feedrate, kerf, cut height and voltage

• Setup Wizard helps get any machine running quickly

• Graphically illustrated settings take the guesswork out of marrying the controller to the mechanics

The World Leader in Windows Based Software for Dedicated CNC Controls

Go from Drawing to Toolpath to Cutting all in one integrated program

Intuitive controls tailoredfor your production needs

Simple yet powerful integrated CAD

FlashCut CAM creates toolpaths instantly

Intuitive setup for any type of machine mechanics and drive technology

MIL

L &

RO

UT

ER

CA

D/C

AM

SO

FTW

AR

EM

ILL &

RO

UT

ER

CA

D/C

AM

SO

FT

WA

RE

Introducing the world’s easiest 2.5D CAD

FlashCut’s 3D CAM creates full toolpaths instantly

Powerful CNC Control and Visualization

• Create simple or complex shapes from lines/arcs/polylines/circles/ellipses/splines

• Shape library lets you to instantly draw and customize common shapes

• Easily create a pocket, profile or island from any feature or any True-Type® font

• Make modifications with scale/trim/extend/rotate/offset/fillet/chamfer/mirror

• Powerful import of 2D, 3D and image files

• Easily curve text around any shape

• Boolean operations allow you to weld, intersect or subtract any shape

• Full 3D Solid Model Simulation while you cut

• Multiple viewports available

• Go from toolpath to CNC control in one click

• Full G-Code editor

• Over 20 years of experience in CNC Control

• Full 3D Simulation proves out your toolpath before you cut

• Support for multiple tools and multiple operations

• Create roughing, finishing and profiling operations in a snap

• State of the art algorithms for creating efficient toolpaths

• Ramped lead-ins

• True shape nesting of production parts

• Easily add and manipulate fixturing tabs

Create Parts, Generate Toolpaths and 3D Cut using One Intuitive Interface

PLA

SM

AP

LA

SM

A

FlashCut’s Stingray Integrated THC reads the plasma voltage as feedback to adjust the Z axis height thousands of times a second. This system maintains a precise distance between the plasma torch and the workpiece while cutting any XY pattern at any speed, resulting in smooth edges, sharp details and higher precision. The system can inherently handle warped, bent or corrugated sheet.

The Stingray THC system can be added to any new controller or it can be retrofitted to all existing Compact or Pro-Series controllers using FlashCut’s unique technology. The THC kit can be configured using any of the following components for plug-and-play operation with your plasma controller:

Our world-class software and controls are among the most widely used in the plasma industry and can be easily tailored to drive your table as if they were made for each other. Whether you are building a new table, upgrading or retrofitting an existing one, we have the solution for you. FlashCut CNC can provide turn-key controls for any size machine from our complete line of digital stepper or servo controls and motors.

There are many advantages to integrating theStingray THC with the XYZ movement, including:

No duplication of Z axis motion control, saving thousands of dollars over using two control systems

Real-time visualization of plasma voltage, height and position parameters in the CNC software interface

Precision voltage sampling ensures tracking at the optimal height on every cut, day after day

Optimal control and tracking of nozzle use leads to better consumable life and cut quality

Cut wizard automatically sets THC parameters based on material, thickness and consumables

Automatic kerf crossing detection prevents unwanted diving during THC operation

RS-485 Communications with Hypertherm Powermax® units for real time amperage and pressure control

Support for multiple plate sensing technologies such as ohmic, mechanical switch and servo pressure sensing

• Mechanical lifter

• Torch holder with magnetic breakaway

• Analog controller card

• Voltage isolation box

• Stepper or servo drive

• Stepper or servo motor

• All necessary cables

• Optional ohmic disconnect for hi-def plasma

Stingray™ Integrated Torch Height Control

Cut with the World Leader in Windows Software and Dedicated CNC Controls

Add Stingray™ THC to any new or existing plasma table

OE

MO

EM

While our success and reputation is the result of our experienced and talented team of engineers, it is our team’s innovative thinking and expertise in automation design that sets us apart from our competition. Our experienced team of software, hardware and electronics engineers has a keen understanding of the CNC industry. We can quickly implement an OEM’s feature requests to make their product line the best in their industry.

Dependable, flexible inventory management

On time deliveries – always

Our OEM’s are the machine experts, we are the controls experts

Private labeling and customization available

The best customer support in the business

Engineering Expertise

Our OEM solutions span a variety of applications

A dependable OEM partner

• Plasma• Waterjet• Oxyfuel• Factory Automation• Hot Wire

• Selective Soldering• Lathes• Mills• Routers• Laser

• Press Brakes• Lab Automation• 3D Printing• Dispensing• Pipe Winding

We specialize in making our OEM’s leaders in their industries

FlashCut has a proven track record of tailoring software, controls and accessories for our OEMs’ specific applications, making them clear leaders within their industry. Whether you are launching a new product or replacing antiquated controls on an existing product, our experienced team of engineering and application specialists will work closely with you to tailor the perfect control package for your hardware.

ED

UC

AT

ION

/ CO

MM

UN

ITY

CN

C S

OLU

TIO

NS

Design and cut precision parts within minutes. Fully integrated Stingray® torch height control, integrated cut charts and direct communications with the plasma, and automated vent zones are just a few reasons that make FlashCut the world leader in plasma controls.

Very easy to use CNC support for precision lathe cutting, facing, turning, threading and winding applications. Tool change and gang tooling are supported.

Easily build three-dimensional objects with our advanced control of 3D printing technologies like FDM and liquid deposition. Advanced timing algorithms to control the flow, height and speed of the dispensed material allow you to make intricate, accurate parts.

Go from design to toolpath to cutting intricate, accurate parts with full 3, 4 and 5 axis simultaneous interpolated motion. Automatic tool change for carousel and linear tool racks is supported. Create parts and 3D toolpaths easily with CAD tools, DXF import, shape library, conversational programming and embedded CAM.

Go from design to toolpath to full CNC control for waterjet including advanced cornering, pump and abrasive controls. Pre-pierce at low pressure for delicate materials such as glass and marble. Advanced cutting formula automatically calculates feedrates and kerf for given material properties.

All of the gas and ignition controls are at your fingertips from preheat to pierce to XY cutting. Precision gas control makes sharp, accurate cuts. Cut charts for leading brands of oxyfuel torches takes the guesswork out of kerfs and feedrates.

Advanced laser control automatically adjusts the laser power level with feedrate including acceleration and deceleration. Easily import or draw precision parts and create toolpaths instantly with lead-ins and kerf compensation.

Plasma

Turning

3D Printing

Mill/Router

Waterjet

Oxyfuel

Laser

Full CAD/CAM/CNC support for multiple cutting and additive applications

FlashCut CNC is committed to technology education

FlashCut CNC Community

The continued need to build a qualified workforce with the latest technology in school programs is very important to FlashCut CNC. These programs prepare students for technology and manufacturing careers which in turn will lead to a strong economy and a brighter future for everyone. Our controls, retrofits and machines can be found in over a hundred major universities and schools world-wide including MIT, Stanford, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State and Hong Kong. We are also an integral part of high schools, tech centers and tech museums. These institutions chose FlashCut CNC for its:

FlashCut CNC is at the heart of a community of engineers, machinists, business leaders, and educators worldwide. We are also a strong supporter of our local high school by offering our annual “FlashCut CNC Future Engineer Scholarship” along with supporting charitable organizations through our annual awareness and fund raising events. Every year we choose a non profit organization for our annual “Bike to Work Day” event. Contact us today to see how you can get involved.

We also sponsor technology, racing and robotics teams around the country. Call today to see how FlashCut CNC can streamline technology and engineering education in your school.

FlashCut is an integral part of education programs worldwide, like this student lab at The Ohio State University.

• Ease of use

• Windows compatibility

• Plug and play installation

• Rock-solid robustness

• Industry-leading customer support

• Educational discounts

CAD/CAM/CNC SOFTWARECNC CONTROLS

OEM CONTROLS

MILL/ROUTER TURNINGPLASMA LASERWATERJET OXYFUEL 3D PRINTING

CNC RETROFITS

www.flashcutcnc.com

444 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 22 | Deerfield, IL 60015T 847.940.9305 | F 847.940.9315

Toll-Free 888.883.5274sales@flashcutcnc.com