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MR-1™ IS A NEW BREED OF CNC MILLING MACHINE

Introducing MR-1, the first affordable 3-Axis vertical CNC Mill engineered to cut aluminum and steel for only $5,195.

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AFFORDABLE CNC MILLING IS HERE

The MR-1 Gantry Mill is a 3-Axis vertical CNC milling machine that was designed specifically for hobbyist, light industrial, and educational uses. MR-1 features the power and rigidity to remove 30 pounds of steel per hour and the accuracy and precision to hold tight tolerances. The best part? The machine starts at only $5,195.

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MAKE REAL PARTS AT A PRODUCTIVE PACE

MR-1 stands alone as the only machine in its price class that is capable of productively machining aluminum, steel, titanium, and stainless all while maintaining excellent finishes and accuracy. MR-1 is not a toy; it is a machine tool that you can rely on to make real metal parts. Whether you’re prototyping new designs or making a small production run, MR-1 is ready to cut.

CUSTOMIZE MR-1 TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND YOUR BUDGET

At Langmuir Systems we are solely focused on providing industrial equipment to our customers at affordable prices. MR-1 was designed to perform real milling operations such as facing, drilling, threading, boring, surfacing and slotting. With a full catalog including machine add-ons, tooling, workholding and automatic probing, Langmuir Systems is your one-stop-shop for all your milling needs.

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MR-1 Versatility

MR-1 can make anything you can dream of, out of any material you can think of. Wood, plastic, brass, aluminum, steel, and titanium; it can machine them all. Extremely easy to use CutControl software means that anyone can learn to run the machine. It is capable of handling anything from one off prototype work to low volume production.

The large cutting envelope and workholding modularity guarantees a struggle free transition from idea to part. Thanks to its power, rigidity, and accuracy, nearly any machining process can be completed on MR-1 including boring, facing, plunge milling, drilling, and more!

Cut Any Material.

Delrin Brass Aluminum Steel Stainless Titanium

Delrin Brass Aluminum Steel Stainless Titanium

MR-1 Accuracy

MR-1 is packed with the high quality components that are needed to produce high quality parts. The precision grade linear guideways and ball screws work together to ensure that the cutting tool is exactly where it needs to be. The incredible rigidity of the machine structure makes sure that the tool remains on path with little deflection, during both heavy cuts and light finishing passes.

The machine boasts XYZ straightness error of less than 0.00015 per inch and positional repeatability of less than 0.0005. Every spindle is precision ground in house to less than 0.0003” runout. MR-1 is the right choice for when thousandths matter.

MR-1 Affordability

As a company, our mission has always been to make powerful manufacturing technology more accessible to every day enthusiasts and small business owners.

MR-1 has the performance the business owner needs while being offered at a price the budget minded garage warrior can afford. The incredible value doesn’t stop at just the machine. Our online store features tons of affordably priced enhancements, options, cutting tools, and workholding accessories. Langmuir Systems is your one stop shop for all of your milling needs.

MR-1 RIGIDITY

Boasting spindle deflections less than 40 millionths per pound of cutting force, MR-1 is more rigid than any other machine in its class. This stiffness is what allows MR-1 to cut nearly any material between plastic and stainless steel. We believe CNC machines should be made out of steel and iron, not aluminum. That's why the entire structure of the machine is made out of thick steel plate while the carriages are made out of heavy duty cast iron for incredible stiffness an vibration damping. Tipping the scales at over 700 pounds, MR-1 is a real machine that's ready for hard work.

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MR-1 Gantry Mill - Base

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MACHINE SPECS

Size & Weight

Width

45.2" (OPTIONAL COMPUTER STAND OR TOUCHSCREEN ADDS ~18")

Height

72"

Weight

750 - 900 LBS (DEPENDING ON INSTALLED OPTIONS)

Machine Specifications

Machine Table Size

20" X 20.25" X 0.700"

TOOLING HOLES

1/4-20 TAPPED HOLES ON A 2 x 2 GRID PATTERN, 100 TOTAL HOLES

SPINDLE NOSE TO TABLE (MAX)

9.0"

SPINDLE NOSE TO TABLE (MIN)

0.9"

X AXIS CARRIAGE TO TABLE CLEARANCE

5.5"

MAXIMUM WEIGHT ON TABLE

300 LBS

MAXIMUM WORKPIECE FOOTPRINT

31" (X) x 37" (Y)

MACHINE BASE STRUCTURE

CONCRETE REINFORCED STEEL STRUCTURE(PATENT PENDING)

Power Requirements (NOTE: 110V & 220V INPUTS MUST ORIGINATE FROM THE SAME CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL)

MACHINE

(1) 120VAC OUTLET, 15A MIN, 1 DEDICATED BREAKER

SPINDLE

(1) 240 VAC OUTLET, 20 AMPS MIN. 1 DEDICATED BREAKER (OR 120VAC, 15 AMPS IF 120V:240V TRANSFORMER IS USED, 1 DEDICATED BREAKER)

TOUCHSCREEN / CONTROL PC (IF PURCHASED)

(2) 120VAC OUTLETS, 15A MIN, 1 DEDICATED BREAKER

FLOOD COOLANT PUMP (IF PURCHASED)

(1) 120VAC OUTLET, 15A MIN

Machine Travels

X Axis

23.0"

Y Axis

21.8"

Z Axis

6.1" (+2" OF BONUS TRAVEL)

Motion System

X/Y AXIS

20 mm LINEAR GUIDEWAYS, GREASE LUBRICATED 12 mm C7 BALLSCREW DRIVE, GREASE LUBRICATED

Z AXIS

15 mm LINEAR GUIDEWAYS, GREASE LUBRICATED 12 mm ACME SCREW WITH ANTI-BACKLASH LEAD NUT

X/Y AXIS BACKLASH (MAX)

0.001"

Z AXIS BACKLASH (MAX)

0.002" (WEIGHT OF Z-AXIS/SPINDLE ASSEMBLY CONSUMES BACKLASH)

LINEAR STEP RESOLUTION

0.00015"

LINEAR TRAVEL ERROR (MAX)

0.004" PER 12" OF TRAVEL (BALL SCREW PITCH ERROR COMPENSATION AVAILABLE IN SOFTWARE TO FURTHER REDUCE TRAVEL ERROR)

POSITIONAL REPEATABILITY

0.0005"

Feed Rates & Thrust Force

X/Y AXIS FEED RATE (MAX)

100 IPM

Z AXIS FEED RATE (MAX)

40 IPM

X AXIS THRUST (MAX)

135 LBS

Y AXIS THRUST (MAX)

135-270 LBS DEPENDING ON LOAD SPLIT BETWEEN Y1 AND Y2 MOTORS

Z AXIS DOWNWARD THRUST (MAX)

160 LBS

Positional & Alignment Accuracy

X AXIS STRAIGHTNESS ERROR

0.00015" PER INCH

Y AXIS STRAIGHTNESS ERROR

0.00015" PER INCH

Z AXIS STRAIGHTNESS ERROR

0.0001" PER INCH

Y AXIS RAIL COPLANARITY

CORRECTABLE TO ZERO OVER ENTIRE TRAVEL ENVELOPE WITH PROVIDED SHIMS AND COPLANARITY CHECK GAGE

Y AXIS RAIL PARALELLISM

0.001" MAX

Z AXIS ALIGNMENT ERROR

0.003" OVER 6" TRAVEL AS ASSEMBLED. CORRECTABLE TO ZERO WITH SHIMS

SPINDLE TRAM ERROR

0.001" PER INCH OF RADIAL SWEEP AS ASSEMBLED. CORRECTABLE TO ZERO WITH SHIMS

SPINDLE MOTOR TYPE

220V AC SERVO MOTOR WITH INTEGRATED ENCODER FOR PRECISE SPEED CONTROL

SPINDLE MOTOR POWER - 220VAC SUPPLY

3.4 HORSEPOWER (2.5kW)

SPINDLE TORQUE - 220VAC SUPPLY @ 500 RPM

3.5 LB-FT

SPINDLE TORQUE - 220VAC SUPPLY @ 8000 RPM

2.2 LB-FT

SPINDLE MOTOR POWER - 110VAC SUPPLY (WITH OPTIONAL 120V:220V TRANSFORMER ADD-ON)

2.0 HORSEPOWER (1.5 kW)

SPINDLE TORQUE - 110VAC SUPPLY @ 500 RPM

2.1 LB-FT

SPINDLE TORQUE - 110VAC SUPPLY @ 8000 RPM

1.3 LB-FT

TRANSMISSION TYPE

GT2 TIMING BELT (1:2 OVERDRIVE)

SPINDLE SPEED RANGE

0-8000 RPM (SELECTABLE IN CONTROL SOFTWARE, CLOSED LOOP ENCODER FEEDBACK)

SPINDLE TAPER

ISO ER-20

SPINDLE TAPER RUNOUT (MAX)

0.0003"

MINIMUM TOOL SHANK DIAMETER

0.039"

MAXIMUM TOOL SHANK DIAMETER

0.500"

SPINDLE DEFLECTION COEFFICENT (X DIRECTION)

0.00006" PER LB FORCE (WITH SPINDLE NOSE TO TABLE AT 1.5")

SPINDLE DEFLECTION COEFFICENT (Y DIRECTION)

0.00004" PER LB FORCE (WITH SPINDLE NOSE TO TABLE AT 1.5")

PURPOSE BUILT

PURPOSE BUILT CNC CONTROLLER ELECTRONICS AND CUTCONTROL SOFTWARE

USER FRIENDLY DESIGN

USER FRIENDLY DESIGN THAT WORKS WITH ANY PC OR APPLE COMPUTER VIA USB CONNECTION

ABILITY

ABILITY TO RUN COMPLEX 3D PROGRAMS MILLIONS OF LINES IN LENGTH

INTEGRATED

INTEGRATED AUTO-SQUARING GANTRY

3D

3D VISUALIZATION OF G CODE

NUMEROUS CANNED

NUMEROUS CANNED CYCLES FOR CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAMMING

COMPATIBILITY

PROBING AND TOOLSETTING COMPATIBILITY. NUMEROUS CANNED PROBING SEQUENCES FOR VARIOUS GEOMETRIES

MDI FUNCTIONALITY

MDI FUNCTIONALITY FOR SINGLE LINE G-CODE EXECUTION

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL OF SPINDLE AND COOLANT (ADD-ON) WITH A CLICK OF A BUTTON

REALTIME MONITORING

REALTIME SPINDLE LOAD MONITORING

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FEATURES AND FUTURE-PROOFED ADD ONS

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MR-1 Power

When it comes to machining metals, torque is king. Higher torque means that larger chips can be peeled from the workpiece with each rotation of the cutting tool. More chips peeled per hour equals more money in your pocket. Thankfully the 3.4 horsepower AC spindle motor provides incredible torque throughout the entire 0-8000 RPM range. MR-1 has the power and rigidity to run large diameter cutters such as facemills, fly cutters, boring bars, and drills up to ½”.

The supercharged spindle is useless unless the motion system has the ability to push it around forcefully. That’s why the linear drives can exert over 135 pounds of cutting force at 100 inches per minute in any direction.

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Why Langmuir Systems?

Langmuir Systems has been designing and delivering CNC machines and motion control software for years. We have sold and actively supported more CNC plasma tables than any other manufacturer in the United States. We are experts when it comes to designing, manufacturing, delivering, and supporting CNC machines.

Our relationship with you doesn’t end with your purchase, it begins. From providing top notch educational content to teach you everything you need to know, to providing one on one technical support whenever you need it, we are here for you every step of the way.

Our Software

Included with every MR-1 Gantry Mill is the powerful CutControl software package that runs on both Windows and MAC OS. It takes the engine from our widely successful FireControl software and pairs it with the utilities required to blast through milling projects on MR-1. Total control of every aspect of the machining process is provided right at your fingertips including Spindle Control and RPM setting, Flood Coolant, Program Speed Overrides, Automatic Tool Setting, Touch Probing Routines, Milling Canned Cycles and many others. To top things off, the 3D visualizer allows the user to see all toolpaths past, present, and future to ensure a quality result. Our team of incredible software developers are working constantly to add new features and optimizations while improving the user experience.

OUR SUPPORT

Years of selling the country's most popular line of CNC plasma tables has taught us the importance of having an engaging and thoughtful relationship with each of our customers. Customer satisfaction only comes with the successful completion of parts and products made on the machines that bear our name and by the folks that have entrusted us with their business. That’s why when you order MR-1, you gain immediate access to our customer and technical support team for life.

In addition to direct support from our engineering team, you will also have exclusive access to plentiful educational content and videos that will teach you everything you need to know develop a basic level of cnc milling proficiency. Learn and share with MR-1 owners by participating in our ever growing online user community.

Our machines are designed, assembled, and supported by Americans right here in Texas.

MR-1 FAQ

I want an MR-1 Gantry Mill but I don't have any CNC machining experience. Is it still a good choice for me?

We think MR-1 is the best choice for CNC machining education. We are confident that anyone that’s willing to put in the time can learn how to operate MR-1 proficiently. We understand the vast majority of our customers have zero experience with CNC machining, and that’s ok! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, our video tutorials will provide you with all of the knowledge that's required to get started.The best part about learning on MR-1 is that the skills are directly applicable to operating a full sized CNC milling machine.

Before machines begin shipping to customers in August, we will be releasing a comprehensive suite of tutorial and educational videos that cover the following topics:

Selecting a suitable CAD/CAM package (and why we prefer and support Autodesk Fusion 360)
Drawing parts in Fusion 360 for CNC milling
Programming milling toolpaths in Fusion 360
Post Processing in Fusion 360
How to use CutControl for running MR-1
Loading and running your first G code program on MR-1 in CutControl
Setting part offsets and tool offsets
Workholding theory
Cutting tool selection

Can I finance the purchase of MR-1?

Yes, we are partnered with Affirm who takes care of all of the financing needs of our customers. While you will need to provide the $500 deposit via credit card to initially reserve a machine, financing for the balance can be established via Affirm right before your machine ships.

How does MR-1 ship and what does it cost?

MR-1 ships exclusively via freight. Approximate dimensions of the shipping crate are 48”x48”x 40”. Depending on options and accessories, the crate will weigh between 500 and 700 pounds. All MR-1 machines will ship out of our Conroe, Texas facility.

Depending on location, shipping will cost approximately $300-600. Additional fees will be charged if liftgate service is required. Actual freight charges will be calculated prior to shipping to your specific address.

All add ons and accessories ship for free if purchased at the same time as the machine.

Can I pick up my machine in person to avoid shipping costs?

Yes- as long as a suitable vehicle is used such as a pickup truck or a trailer with at least 48” of bed width you are able to pick up your order from our Conroe, Texas warehouse.. We will use our forklift to load the crate, but you are responsible for strapping. You must make an appointment for pickup by sending an email to support@langmuirsystems.comonce your machine is prepared and your balance is paid.

Is Lift Gate service available upon delivery?

Yes. MR-1 and all the associated accessories ship via freight to both residential and commercial addresses. A lift gate option is available for those that do not have a load dock to unload the crate from the delivery truck. When your order is ready to ship, you will receive an invoice email to complete the balance payment including shipping. Here you will be able to select the Lift Gate service option for your delivery. Note: a small fee will apply for Lift Gate service.

Do you ship MR-1 internationally?

MR-1 currently ships to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. International buyers are responsible for paying all duty fees in addition to the extra freight charges.

Are accessories and options more affordable if purchased at the same time as the machine?

All options and accessories take advantage of free shipping if purchased together with the machine. In addition, the freight cost is the same whether you order the base machine or all of our options so it is advantageous to include these times during your initial purchase.

Some items such as the machine enclosure are very expensive to ship if purchased separately at a later date. We highly recommend all customers do their best to order options and accessories with the machine to save on shipping.

How long does it take to assemble the machine?

Assembly time varies with skill level and selected options and accessories. We expect the average assembly to require 15-25 hours to complete.

If you prefer to receive a machine fully assembled and precision aligned by us, select the ‘Full Assembly’ option at checkout. It's a great option for those that want a turnkey system that's ready to run upon delivery; for the flat rate assembly fee we will put your machine together with all the options that were ordered.

Note that choosing the MR-1 Full Assembly Service will require custom crating and shipping leading to an increased shipping cost. We estimate the cost to be around $1,000 to most locations in the contiguous United States. The earliest these assembled machines will be available is October 2022.

Now that my machine is assembled and operable, what’s next?

Before machines begin shipping to customers in August, we will be releasing a comprehensive suite of tutorial and educational videos that cover the following topics:

Selecting a suitable CAD/CAM package (and why we prefer and support Autodesk Fusion 360)
Drawing parts in Fusion 360 for CNC milling
Programming milling toolpaths in Fusion 360
Post Processing in Fusion 360
How to use CutControl for running MR-1
Loading and running your first G code program on MR-1 in CutControl
Setting part offsets and tool offsets
Workholding theory
Cutting tool selection

We understand the vast majority of our customers have zero experience with CNC machining, and that’s ok! Our video tutorials will provide you with all of the knowledge that's required to get started.

Are replacement parts available?

All machine components are offered as replaceable items for purchase if stock is available. Send us an email at support@langmuirsystems.comwith your needs and we will prepare you an invoice.

Can the Base Plates be replaced?

Yes. Much like all other parts of the machine, the baseplates are also replaceable. The baseplates secure to the embedded anchors with 56 socket head cap screws. Removing these cap screws allows the baseplates to be lifted out. The new baseplate will require skim cutting after installation.

Can the machine be run on 120V Power?

Yes. We offer a step-up transformer option for MR-1. Purchase this item If your workspace is not equipped with 240V single phase AC power for the spindle motor. This transformer steps 120V outlet power up to 240V that's needed to power the MR-1 spindle motor. Note: Peak spindle power is limited to 2.0 hp (1.5kW) on a standard 15 amp outlet.

Is the Epoxy Leveling Kit required when assembling my machine?

No. There are no issues with leaving your concrete base as poured during your machine assembly and we have run many machines this way.

While not required on your MR-1 machine, the 1 Gallon Epoxy Leveling Kit has many benefits:

The epoxy self leveling characteristics help to create a near perfectly flat surface that fills in any low spots in the concrete and creates a smooth to the corner drains when running flood coolant.
It seals the concrete from water and coolant.
The smooth nonporous surface is easy to clean between projects and looks visually appealing.

What future add-ons are currently in the works?

The MR-1 base platform is a jumping off point for a wide variety of upgrades and expansions. Below is a condensed list of some of the options that will be released in the future that are 100% compatible with the first generation of MR-1 machines.

4th Axis kit including rotary indexer and tailstock. This option will allow the user to flip and index their parts to any angle for machining to reduce the number of setups required. It will be robust and rigid enough to machine aluminum and steel parts. The 4th Axis head stock will include an ER32 collet chuck as standard. An optional 4 jaw chuck and trunnion table will be available as well.
High Speed Machining (HSM) kit which includes faster rate ball screws and high output stepper motor drivers. This will increase the maximum cutting feed rate from 100 ipm to 200 ipm. This kit is a great option for those wanting to reduce cycle times as much as possible.
Cutters of every size and type. Our goal is to have a completely stocked online store that carries every cutting tool you will ever need. This includes stub end mills, reach end mills, drills, keyway cutters, boring bars, chamfer tools, thread mills, indexable end mills, counterbores, engravers, dovetail cutters, radius tools, and more!
Workholding accessories including set up blocks, table chucks, collet blocks, right angle blocks, part stops, risers, quick change pallets, vacuum chucks, edge clamps, etc.

What is the Warranty on the MR-1 Gantry Mill?

Please see our Warranty, Refund, and Return Policy for full details on warranties, returns, and refunds.

What is the Return and Refund Policy for the MR-1 Gantry Mill?

Please see our Warranty, Refund, and Return Policy for full details on warranties, returns, and refunds.

MR-1™ IS A NEW BREED OF CNC MILLING MACHINE

Introducing MR-1, the first affordable 3-Axis vertical CNC Mill engineered to cut aluminum and steel for only $5,195.

AFFORDABLE CNC MILLING IS HERE

MAKE REAL PARTS AT A PRODUCTIVE PACE

CUSTOMIZE MR-1 TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND YOUR BUDGET

MR-1 Versatility

Cut Any Material.

MR-1 Accuracy

MR-1 Affordability

MR-1 RIGIDITY

Explore MR-1 Machining Capabilities

This is MR-1

MR-1 Gantry Mill - Base

MR-1 Gantry Mill - Full

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MACHINE SPECS

A CLOSER LOOK AT MR-1 FEATURES

900 LBS

Expansive Work Envelope

Expansive Work Envelope

rigid machine structure

rigid machine structure

rigid machine structure

Accurate And Precise Motion

Accurate And Precise Motion

Accurate And Precise Motion

Accurate And Precise Motion

Power Drive Motors

SuperCharged Spindle

SuperCharged Spindle

Workholding Versatility

Industrial CNC Electronics

Purpose Built Control Software

Sheet Metal Enclosure

Touchscreen and Controller

Flood Coolant System

Full Assembly Service

Parts Made on MR-1

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Machining a Steel Part

Cutting an Aluminum Sprocket at 5 MRR

Roughing Steel at 4MRR

Full Slotting Tests in Aluminum

Custom Mounting Bracket - Full Machining

Billet Aluminum Valve Cover

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MR-1 Power

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Our Software

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