Pocket NC

 

Powerful machining capabilities in a pint-sized package

 
 

The world’s first 5-axis CNC mill designed for desktop use

There’s nothing like the right tool for the job. And sometimes, that means we have to create it ourselves.

That’s how Penta Machine Company originally got our start — being the first to harness the advantages of 5-axis CNC machining in an affordable, highly-accurate desktop-sized design, the Pocket NC.

Today’s Pocket NC lineup is more powerful and user-friendly than ever before.

Penta manufactures these cutting-edge 5-axis desktop CNC milling machines for industrial, educational, and personal use.

 

  • 5-axis capabilities

  • Desktop-sized convenience

  • Simple setup and user-friendly design

  • Made in the USA

  • Supports basic G code

  • Machines target metal and model materials

  • TCPC Kinetic Control Software

  • Dedicated Simulator

  • Runs off standard wall power

 

Machine OVERVIEWs

The Pocket NC makes it easy to start 5-axis machining right from your desktop in the office, classroom, lab, or home. 

 
 

Pocket NC V2-10

  • More versatile machine with a wider array of tooling and applications

  • Well suited to teaching 5-axis or general prototyping work

  • Easily portable for recruitment or demonstrations

Pocket NC V2-50CHB or CHK

  • Ideal for niche applications where small tooling is going to be run often or predominately harder metals are cut (SS 303 or harder)

  • 50,000rpm spindle allows for increased material removal rates and excellent surface finishes

 
 

Machine COMPARISON

Our V2 lineup comes in three options ideal for different machining applications — each with an Intuitive user interface, high-precision tool probe, and redesigned trunion.

Many of the specifications on the V2-10 and V2-50 CHB/CHK are the same — including backlash, deflection, repeatability, resolution, and max speed of each axis, the same work envelope, and they run off the same power. 

The difference is in the spindle assembly, with the V2-10 running a 1-10,000 RPM spindle speed, and the V2-50 offering both CHK and CHB 1-50,000 RPM options.

Still need help deciding?

  • Penta Simulator

    Explore the Pocket NC’s capabilities for your specific needs with our simulator software. 

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  • Machine Selection QUiz

    Let us help you choose the best machine for your needs based on materials, size, experience level, and more.

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  • Get in touch

    If you are unsure of which Pocket NC model will best suit your needs, please reach out to our team for support.

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What others are saying

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    "We have reduced our iteration lead time from 5 days to a couple hours. I have never been able to be up and running on a 5 axis mill in under an hour. The Pocket NC should be on every micro-mechanical engineer's desktop. In some cases I can make parts faster than I can 3D print them and they are more durable and production ready. When it comes to small intricate parts for medical devices I can’t afford not to have this on my desk."

    - Adam, product development firm

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    "I contacted the PocketNC team and they immediately responded by sending a step by step video on how I can disassemble the machine. It was the easiest thing to do because sending the machine for service from Europe to U.S wouldn't be the most convenient thing for me. I disassembled the machine and everything went perfect. Really happy with the results, as I've been using the machine every day and it's working everytime with absolutely no issues."

    - Johnny Q90

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    “The key to the work I have done with the Pocket NC has been rapid turn-around, I can make one-off complex parts without tooling and without soft jaws in one go. If I need to run a small batch I can, especially if the tools are pre-measured. I have added a 5th Axis dovetail fixture and by keeping tool lists and stock together I can make replacement parts very quickly. Overall, it has been a better value for my clients for me to make parts than conventional prototyping services and the parts are often better.”

    - Graham, Esotechnic

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    “The 5 axis ability of the Pocket NC lets me make parts without wasting my time making custom fixtures, or flipping it five times to machine all the sides. I also work in a really small shop. My shop is literally a large closet in my basement measuring 8’x12’. In terms of ability per cubic foot, the Pocket NC was hard to beat. Hands down my favorite part of the Pocket NC is its reliability. As long as you keep it clean and give it good G-code it just runs and runs and runs with very little maintenance and zero tinkering.”

    - AJ, Design the Everything

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    “I can make a watch case in a single setup on the Pocket NC where it would have been at least 3 setups on a 3 axis machine. That means less time and reducing unnecessary workholding. The other benefit to making the part in 1 setup is you remove all the added inaccuracies introduced when you remount the part. With a little bit of care the parts come off the machine in position and on size all the time.”

    - Deviant Clockwork