Coast Runner offers a desktop CNC milling machine capable of cutting a wide range of materials, including steel and titanium, with precision up to 1/1000 of an inch. Its user-friendly software simplifies the milling process, making advanced machining accessible for both hobbyists and professionals in their own workspace.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional CNC milling machines are often large, expensive, and complex, making them inaccessible to hobbyists, small businesses, and educational institutions with limited space or budgets. The complexity of the software and toolpath generation also presents a barrier to entry for users without extensive machining experience.
Solution
Coast Runner offers a compact, desktop CNC milling machine designed to bring advanced machining capabilities to a wider audience. The CR-1 is capable of milling a variety of materials, including steel and titanium, with a precision of up to 1/1000 of an inch. Paired with user-friendly software, the machine simplifies the milling process, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced machinists. The machine's rigid unibody design ensures stability and accuracy, even when working with harder metals. Coast Runner also fosters a community through CoastCAD, a platform for users to share and discover CNC projects.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hobbyists, makers, small businesses, educational institutions, and professionals who need a compact, powerful, and easy-to-use CNC milling solution.
Features
- Compact footprint (15” x 17”) and portable design (42lbs) for easy placement in any workspace
- Capable of milling steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, and other materials
- Achieves industrial precision with cuts accurate to 1/1000 of an inch
- User-friendly CRWrite software with guided and manual modes for simplified operation
- Fusion360 plugins for easy toolpath generation
- Online community platform (CoastCAD) for sharing and discovering CNC projects
- Self-contained unibody design for enhanced rigidity
- Magnetically affixed chip shield for easy cleanup