In order to better understand how the Solo would perform when cutting materials with varying degrees of machinability, the Penta team put together a standard test procedure that provides values for key metrics and allows for direct comparison between materials.

The part chosen for the material testing is a basic part, simply known as the Circle Diamond Square (CDS). The CDS is known to be used by some of the largest manufacturers in the world to test the squareness and accuracy of milling machines, so it seemed a great fit for this test. Each feature - circle, diamond and square - tests the linear axes’ coordination, rigidity and accuracy in a different way, providing insight into the construction and abilities of the machine. 

Below are the results for 6061 Aluminum.