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A:  If your computer does not detect the machine upon plugging in the USB A-B cable, you will need to download a VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver.  This driver is essential for allowing USB devices to appear as communication (COM) ports on your computer.  Download the driver that corresponds to your computer’s operating system and follow the installation instructions for the driver.  The link to the FTDI VCOM driver can be found here:  FTDI Virtual COM Port Drivers 

A: Please see the packing list for a current list of tools and accessories, located on the product pages of our HX Series II Benchtop CNC machines and within the User Manuals.

 A: Certainly! The USB cable provided with your purchase of the machine is a standard USB-A to USB-B cable and can be purchased at almost any store. Because of each installation, classroom, and/or shop floor layout is different for all of our customers, we only stock 6-foot USB cables. With that said, we have successfully used a 20-foot cable to control our machines in a previous shop floor layout.

A: The HX Series II Benchtop CNC product line has been designed to operate on industry standard G- & M-codes generated from post-processors built into CAD/CAM software packages like Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks – MasterCAM, CAMWorks, and more! Simply connect your HX Series II Benchtop CNC machines to a computer using our LEAD Controller software, via the provided USB A-B serial communications cable, and you are ready to machine!

A: Our LEAD Controller – This software controller is a Java-based, cross-platform controller, designed for use with Leading Edge Industrial’s HX Series II Benchtop CNC machine product line.

A: Please see the specification sheets for the most up-to-date sizing information, located on the product pages and within the User Manuals.

A: The Waterloo tool cart is a Made-in-the-USA add-on, and is not required to operate the machines.  We offer this product for convenience, movability, and a better user-experience for our customers. 

A: Our cases were not designed to be used with flood coolant. Any modifications to the machine for such purpose would be up to the customer. Leading Edge Industrial’s limited warranty on parts does not cover any after-market modifications made to the sheet metal enclosure, nor does it cover any damage caused by a leaking case. The machines are designed for use with mist coolant only, and when properly set-up will not accumulate large amounts of coolant at any time. If a large amount of coolant is collecting inside the case, then a coolant feed adjustment is necessary.

A: We currently do not have experience running stainless steel on the HX710 Turning Center. We will be cutting a variety of metals in the coming weeks, stainless steel included. The HX710 Turning Center can cut wood, plastic, steel, aluminum, and titanium.