LYNX1515 1.5 × 1.5m Timing Belt CNC Router – Plus
The CNC Basix LYNX1515 Plus is a 1.5 × 1.5m timing belt CNC machine designed for beginners, hobbyists, workshops and customers requiring an affordable CNC router for light to moderate CNC applications.
With a 1300 × 1300 × 50 mm working area and a 1500 × 1500 mm machine footprint, the LYNX1515 Plus provides a practical CNC cutting and engraving area while retaining the accessible design of the LYNX timing belt CNC range.
The machine uses a steel-reinforced GT3 timing belt drive system on the X and Y axes, a T8 lead screw on the Z axis, four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors and a 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle.
The standard CNC machine is supplied as a complete, functional machine ready for operation in its standard configuration. Optional upgrades can be selected according to the customer's requirements.
1.5 × 1.5m Timing Belt CNC Router
The LYNX1515 Plus forms part of the CNC Basix LYNX Timing Belt CNC range and is positioned as a light-industrial, handyman CNC machine for beginner to intermediate users.
The machine is designed for light to moderate CNC workloads and provides a practical solution for customers requiring a larger working area for cutting, routing, engraving, prototyping and general workshop applications.
The LYNX1515 Plus features an all-aluminium frame and an open-ended design, allowing longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the application permits.
GT3 Timing Belt Drive System
The LYNX1515 Plus uses steel-reinforced GT3 neoprene timing belts on the X and Y axes.
The drive system includes:
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GT3 reinforced timing belts
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3 mm belt pitch
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X-axis timing belt drive
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Y-axis timing belt drive
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Dual Y-axis motors
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T8 lead screw on the Z axis
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Full cable management
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X and Y axis cable drag chains
The timing belt drive system provides controlled movement for general CNC cutting, routing and engraving applications.
Closed-Loop NEMA 23 Stepper Motors
The LYNX1515 Plus is equipped with four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors, including dual motors on the Y axis.
The standard motion system includes:
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4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors
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4-axis stepper motor driver controller board
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Dual Y-axis motors
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24V 10A 250W power supply
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Configured resolution of 0.3 mm
1.5 kW Air-Cooled Spindle
The standard LYNX1515 Plus is supplied with a 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle and a 65 mm spindle mount.
The spindle has a manually controlled speed range of:
12,000 – 24,000 RPM
The spindle provides the cutting and routing capability for the materials and applications suited to the LYNX1515 Plus. The spindle carries a 6-month warranty according to the current product specification.
LYNX1515 Plus CNC Machine Specifications
Machine Size: 1.5 × 1.5 m
Footprint: 1500 × 1500 mm
Working Area: 1300 × 1300 × 50 mm
Maximum Cutting Depth: 50 mm, depending on cutter
X/Y Drive: GT3 reinforced timing belts
Timing Belt Pitch: 3 mm
Z Drive: T8 lead screw
Motors: 4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors
Y Axis: Dual motors
Controller: 4-axis stepper motor driver controller board
Power Supply: 24V 10A 250W
Spindle: 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
Spindle Speed: 12,000–24,000 RPM
Spindle Mount: 65 mm
Configured Resolution: 0.3 mm
Collets: 3 mm and 6 mm
Cutting Bits Included: Starter cutting bits
Frame: Aluminium
Wasteboard: MDF with fastening clamps
Cable Management: X and Y axis drag chains
Machine Design: Open-ended for longer materials
Open-Ended CNC Machine Design
The LYNX1515 Plus features an open-ended machine design, allowing longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the application permits.
The standard CNC working area remains 1300 × 1300 × 50 mm, while the open-ended design provides additional flexibility when working with material longer than the standard working area.
Materials & Applications
The LYNX1515 Plus is designed for light to moderate CNC cutting, routing, engraving and prototyping applications.
The machine is particularly suited to woodworking, signage, hobby CNC work, PCB routing and plastic sheet applications.
Suitable Materials
The LYNX1515 Plus can be used for a range of suitable CNC-routing materials, including:
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Wood
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MDF
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Plywood
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Softwood
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Hardwood
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Solid timber
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Perspex
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Acrylic
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Suitable plastics
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PCB materials
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Sign-making materials
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Decorative sheet materials
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Other suitable non-metallic CNC routing materials
The current machine specification specifically identifies wood, PCBs and perspex as suitable materials.
Typical CNC Applications
The LYNX1515 Plus can be used for:
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Wood cutting
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MDF cutting
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Plywood cutting
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Timber routing
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Acrylic cutting
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Perspex cutting
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Plastic routing
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Sign making
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Sign engraving
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Decorative panel cutting
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Engraving
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PCB routing and isolation
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Templates and patterns
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Model making
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Prototyping
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Small CNC production work
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General workshop CNC projects
The machine is specified to cut approximately 1 mm per pass, depending on the density of the material and the type of cutting bit used. Actual cutting performance depends on the material, cutter type and diameter, cutting depth, feed rate, spindle speed, workholding and machining parameters.
The LYNX1515 Plus should be regarded as a light-industrial CNC router, rather than a dedicated metal-cutting CNC machine.
CNC Software
The LYNX1515 Plus includes OpenBuilds operating software.
The machine can also be used with suitable CNC design and CAM software.
Easel
Easel is an online cloud-based CNC design and cutting platform. The product page includes a 30-day free trial.
Vectric
Vectric software can be used for CNC design and toolpath creation. Basic training is available from CNC Basix at additional cost.
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 can be used for CAD design and CNC CAM toolpath generation. Basic training is available from CNC Basix at additional cost.
Computer Requirements
The LYNX1515 Plus requires:
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Personal computer or laptop
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Windows 7, 8 or 10
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USB port
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Suitable CNC design/CAM software
The machine connects to the computer through the supplied USB connection.
Standard LYNX1515 Plus Machine Package
The standard machine package includes:
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LYNX1515 Plus CNC machine
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Aluminium machine frame
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4 × closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors
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4-axis stepper motor controller
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24V 10A 250W power supply
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GT3 X/Y timing belt drive system
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T8 Z-axis lead screw
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1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
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65 mm spindle mount
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Electronics controller box
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USB cable
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X and Y cable drag chains
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MDF wasteboard
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Fastening clamps
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Starter cutting bits
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3 mm and 6 mm collets
Optional LYNX1515 Plus Upgrades
The LYNX1515 Plus can be configured with optional upgrades according to the customer's requirements.
Laser upgrade options currently listed include:
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5.5W laser
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5.5W laser with air assist
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7.5W laser with air assist
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11W laser with air assist
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12W laser with air assist
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Additional laser options are available
Table upgrade options currently listed include:
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1 × 1 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 1.5 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 2.5 m square tubing table
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1.5 × 3 m square tubing table
LYNX1515 Plus Timing Belt CNC Machine in South Africa
The CNC Basix LYNX1515 Plus is a 1.5 × 1.5m timing belt CNC router designed for beginners, hobbyists, workshops and light-industrial CNC applications.
With a 1300 × 1300 × 50 mm working area, steel-reinforced GT3 timing belt drive system, four closed-loop NEMA 23 stepper motors and 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle, the LYNX1515 Plus provides a practical CNC solution for woodworking, acrylic and perspex work, plastics, PCB routing, engraving, signage, prototyping and general CNC workshop applications.
The LYNX1515 Plus is available from CNC Basix in South Africa, with optional laser and table upgrades available for customers requiring additional functionality.
- Compulsory delivery, setup and minimal training of the machine at additional costs to the customer - within South Africa only.
- Delivery Time For Gauteng And Surrounding Provinces 3-5 Weeks Lead Time
- Delivery Time For Northern, Eastern & Western Cape 5-8 Weeks Lead Time