Frequently Asked Questions

SOLO

 Penta Machine Company is expanding the possibilities by simplifying the process.

We work hard to make our machines, accessories, and software easier to understand and use. Our team is solutions-focused, just like our customers — and we’ve put together this list of frequently asked questions to help you get started.

SOLO Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are currently accepting preorders with special pricing for Solo’s to ship in 2024. Please use the contact us form or Solo Quote Request form to inquire.

  • We are currently shipping Solos only in the lower 48 states of the US. If you would like to be notified when we begin to ship them internationally please sign up here for the mailing list.

  • The next round of Solo machines will cost $80,000+. However, as a token of appreciation to our early customers, we are offering a special pricing of $75,000. You can request an official quote here.

Machine Specifications - see full spec sheet here

  • 100 psi, 4cfm at peak

  • Approximately a 6 inch cube.

  • The Solo was designed around 220V power as that is what most of the components accept. However, you can use a step up converter with 110V power without any loss of functionality. This is because the machine only uses around 1500 Watts.

Capabilities of the SOLO Frequently Asked Questions
(Can I machine my part?)

  • The travel of theSolo is 9.5 inches in X, 6.8 inches in Y, and 6.2 inches in Z. The maximum travel in the B axis is -145° to 145° and the maximum travel in the C axis is continuous(-9999° to 9999°). How your part fits in this envelope is highly dependent on your setup. Comfortably the work envelope is about 6 inches cubed.

  • See our material testing results here. This is for our base level package with no accuracy improvements.

  • The machine comes standard with Schunk Zero Point work fixturing. From there many Schunk and other workholding options can be used on the machine.See more information about our standard accessories here.

  • Please use our Contact Us form to inquire.

Shipping and Purchasing Frequently Asked Questions

  • We currently only ship the Solo in the continental United States. We are working toward exporting in the future.

  • The Solo weight approximated 1500 pounds and has a footprint of 34in x 28in(it fits through a standard door).

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