[Flagship] CNC Router Machine CL-4x4

I've been running this cnc for a couple of months now on and off-still learning. I use Fusion 360 for design and post processing. I'm using Gsender for control. Typically I'm using full sheets tiled (wish i had bought a 4x8 machine) Primarily I cut mdf and birch plywood. The supplied 400w motor is very capable. I cut the MDF at 4.5mm passes and a speed of 4200mm/min. Its pretty slow on birch at 3mm depth and 1300mm/min but it does get it done.

Assembly is super easy, nothing to it.
Instructions are clear enough to get through assembly and setup. Takes some effort to get everything squared up and trammed properly. I never could get the bed level with the y axis. The rear on the bed sits about 3mm lower than the front.. I didn't fight with it much, I sacrificed the waste board to get it level. The bed isn't super rigid.. i guess its good enough but seems like i get some vibration on large pieces

Out of the box I had some quality control type issues causing the z axis to bind. The unit was assembled with two burrs dragging on the z axis. I had to fully disassemble the z and file the burrs off.. not a huge deal but pretty obvious as they must dry run these and disassemble -it arrived already scratched up from the burrs)
Second issue was binding on the x axis. The x is factory assembled and mine was just way out of adjustment. Took some trial and error but got it running smooth.
Third issue... Maybe self induced maybe not.. the right y axis has been noisy and problematic since new. I've tried everything to stop the noise. Adjusted and adjusted over and over.. got it tolerable.. then the y axis stepper stopped functioning altogether.. bad stepper driver.. I would assume its been faulty all along and was the source of my chatter. (Currently waiting on a replacement)

Now for nit picking:
The supplied hardware is low quality. I had to order a handful of socket head cap screws since a few of mine arrived already stripped.
Cable management.. the y2 Motor wiring is about 6" too short to wire neatly. It has constant tension on it as it's stretched from the other side. The z Axis limit sitch wiring is constantly rubbing.. I initially tried to tie it back but then it kept unplugging the switch.. has to be a better routing option as its sure to wear through the wires over time.
Final gripe, the metal dust shield on the x axis is just flimsy enough to chatter non stop when the y axis is moving rapidly.. its loud... Its annoying..

So in conclusion,
At this price point its hard to beat. The base part package is nice, quality ball screws, linear rails and closed loop steppers.
Is it perfect, no.. is it functional - absolutely. With some minor tweaks and a lot of tuning you can get it up and running smoothly.

I've had a few issues but nothing that wasn't easy enough to take care of if you have any mechanical ability.
I'll be using this for a while but Will likely upgrade it to a 4x8 size. With my use it would just make more sense to have a larger platform. No fault of the machine but they probably need an extension kit for the thing 🤷‍♂️

Machine worked great!!!!! Had an issue with a micro switch failing in the first week of cutting and this causing quite a bit of damage to machine - support was outstanding over the top with sending replacement parts BUT, I received tracking numbers and the parts haven’t moved in 3 days- will continue to do business with FA, they need to get parts to customers sooner.

[Flagship] CNC Router Machine CL-4x4

The Controller PWM max output is 4.11V, Otherwise all is well. But I wish I could use my laser above 80%. I reached out to the Support with an email to see if it can be adjusted, but as of now, 3 days later, no answer. I wish there was a phone support.

[Flagship] CNC Router Machine CL-4x4

It’s still in the boxes so I cannot make a review. I won’t be able to until May of 2024.