Desktop swiss cnc epoxy granite desktop lathe - Nidycnc

Hello! We’re NidyCNC, and currently building PicoSwed, a compact Swiss-style CNC lathe with an epoxy-granite base maximum for damping and rigidity. We’d love your feedback before we lock key decisions. Early specs (in exploration) 

• ~700 mm Z travel, 25 mm bar capacity
• Up to 6,000 RPM servo spindle
• Options under study: live tooling, C-axis
• Likely control: LinuxCNC with a customized GUI

Why epoxy-granite?After ~2 years of research, we chose epoxy-granite to get low vibration + high rigidity in a compact, complex geometry—good for finish, tool life, and noise. What we’re asking from you If you have time, please take our 6–8 min survey. We’re especially looking for input on features, footprint/weight, power, and budget. Comments are just as helpful: rail layouts, guide-bushing choices, chip control, enclosure ideas. Survey:  docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgZIjB.../viewform?usp=header  Transparency about Kickstarter & riskWe’re planning a Kickstarter in Q3 2026. Crowdfunding can be risky; to reduce risk we’re: 

• Manufacturing nearly all major parts in-house with our own equipment
• Using two vetted local suppliers only (ultra-precision spindle, large sheet-metal enclosure)
• Keeping the supplier list tight and local to control schedule and specs. The target for first beta/early units is Q2 2026. We’ll share build logs and test data before any crowdfunding starts.

What we’ll share back 

• Aggregated survey results + takeaways
• Early looks at test parts and FEA/measurement setups
• Beta details (opt-in)

 Notes: not a sales post; no preorders. If the project interests you can sign up for our waitlist :  www.waitlistr.com/lists/20470269/pico-swed-waitlist-nidycnc




 

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