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Purchasers of our Torchmate II gantry kits are supplied with a digital 3-D model of the completed machine.   They can rotate it, and zoom in to see the finest detail from any angle, helping to make the kit's completion easy and fun.  Full instructions are also provided.   Viewing the 3-D model requires the SolidWorks viewer, which can be downloaded free at: www.solidworks.com.  The illustrations on this and the next three pages were created from the 3-D model.  Please visit each of these pages for some sample images created from the model.   Overview of Torchmate II CNC gantry kits:   Other manufacturers of similarly priced machines limit you to a small capacity, light duty framework that can be conveniently shipped via UPS or another carrier.  Torchmate II CNC gantry kits let you build a far heavier and sturdier machine at the same or less cost.   We do this by providing plans for you to fabricate the frame and rail system from locally purchased heavy wall 3" square tubing and cold roll steel, as shown below.  The frame and rail assembly is an extremely simple project, requiring a few holes to be drilled, welding, and painting.  Cost of the materials involved is about $300 as of this writing.   The time needed to cut the frame parts to length and weld them as shown below is a matter of a few hours.  The resulting structure easily supports a pickup truck.

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