PropBotix

PropBotix

PropBotix is a company specializing in precision CNC routers and control systems. These machines are designed for prototyping, production, industrial applications, and advanced hobbyists. PropBotix offers modern, affordable CNC solutions that are particularly suited for small businesses, startups, and established companies with limited space. Their compact machines allow multiple units to operate simultaneously within the footprint of a full-sized CNC.

Benefits

PropBotix CNC routers are fully assembled and constructed from HD aluminum extrusion, providing superior rigidity, strength, and performance. The GX Series CNC routers feature taller uprights for increased Z-axis clearance, making them an upgrade from the Galaxy Series. PropBotix serves hobbyists, industrial users, startups, and educational markets with a focus on affordability and top-tier support. Schools and universities can purchase multiple PropBotix machines for the cost of a single competitor’s CNC, expanding STEM education within tight budgets.

Use Cases

PropBotix CNC machines are used to create a wide range of products, including:* Wooden bow ties* Duck calls* Custom furniture* Pickleball paddles* Speaker cabinets* Quadcopter drone parts* Printed circuit boards (PCBs)* Custom guitars & ukuleles* Gun holsters & skateboards* Cabinets, signs, molds, and fixtures

Pricing

PropBotix offers a range of CNC routers and control systems at various price points:* GX3725 Asteroid: $5,099.95* GX3750 Nebula: $5,999.95* Unity Controller: $749.95* MPG Jog Pendant w/ Parallel Port Interface: $279.95

Vibes

PropBotix CNC routers are trusted by major organizations, including:* MIT, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgia Tech* Intel, Microsoft, Apple, Stratasys, 3M* NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin* Caterpillar, John Deere, General Electric* Ovation Guitars, Disney* U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Los Alamos National Lab

Additional Information

PropBotix exclusively uses LinuxCNC for CNC control. Unlike Windows-based controllers, LinuxCNC offers precise timing for machine control, rock-solid stability, open-source flexibility, and industry-proven reliability. Originally developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), LinuxCNC is now open-source and supported by a global community—PropBotix is an expert in supporting it.

Many so-called “American” and “Canadian” brands (e.g., Laguna, Axiom, Baleigh) rebrand low-quality Chinese CNC machines. PropBotix regularly replaces controllers for frustrated customers who experience poor performance and lack of support from these brands. Ensure you get the support you need with PropBotix CNC Routers.

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