Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging

Other Machine Othermill

Version 2 of the desktop Othermill milling machine is now available, and it's accurate enough for a range of machining tasks, including double-sided PCBs.

Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging

The machine can handle a range of materials, like brass, aluminum, wood, and plastic. For PCBs, FR-1 is recommended over FR-4. With a small milling bit, footprints as fine as TSSOP & TQFP can be created. Solder paste stencils can also be cut using the mill.

Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging
The Otherduino, an Arduino-compatible microcontroller.

Our free software, Otherplan, imports your designs in familiar formats — Vector graphics (.svg), Eagle (.brd), Gerber, and G-code. You can even download and cut millions of free vector graphic designs that are online.

Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging
Othermill software. A 4 × 4 wooden enclosure project.

 fast & precise

  • Precision: 0.001 in (0.0254 mm)
  • Max Traverse Speed (Rapid): 60 in/min (1,500 mm/min)
  • Spindle Speed: 7,000–16,500 rpm

Small & lightweight

  • Build Area: 5.5 × 4.5 × 1.25 in
  • Small Frame: 10 × 10 × 12 in
  • Lightweight: 16.8 lbs (7.62 kg)

Desktop milling machine creates PCBs and packaging

The Othermill sells for $2,199.

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