Sizing¶

When choosing what size to make your machine, start with the build area. This is the area
your tool can reach. Smaller machines are more rigid. The more rigid a machine is, the easier
and more forgiving it is to use. This gives you a larger acceptable feeds and speeds window.
More rigid also means it will be faster and more accurate with the right settings. Every
millimeter counts but the Z axis has the largest effect on rigidity. For a Primo MPCNC,
81mm is the shortest and I highly recommend that. More sizing details on this page.
Inputs¶
Units¶

Metric (mm)

Imperial (inch)

Model¶

Primo

Burly

Tool Choice *¶

Full range of motion (pen, laser, drag knife, Makita RT70x, etc)

Dewalt DW660

52mm & 55mm Spindle

* Tool Choice

Larger tools may collide with the side rails and restrict movement before the MPCNC reaches
its full range of motion in X and Y. Select your intended tool to account for this difference in
the following dimensions:

Size Calculator¶
Workspace¶

mm x
mm y
mm z

Tube Lengths¶

Length (mm) Qty Name

1064 2 x rails, sides
1009 1 x rail, gantry
Length (mm) Qty Name
953 2 y rails, sides
898 1 y rail, gantry
271 2 z rails
60 4 legs
6759 total needed total tube length assuming 3mm kerf

Material Dimensions¶

Length (mm) Qty Name

131 1 leadscrew length
1114 2 belt length along x
1003 2 belt length along y
4234 total length belts (all 4)

Table Size¶

Length (mm) Name

1030 x table size (outer edges of feet)
919 y table size (outer edges of feet)

Total Machine Footprint¶

Length (mm) Name

1132 x
1021 y
402 z
542 clearance to remove z axis