Many companies only sell one type of motor and claim it is “the best around.” Here at ShopSabre CNC, we offer name-brand Stepper Motors and Servo Motor options on our CNC Plasma tables. Our SideKick Series comes standard with a Stepper motor built by Sanyo. These motors are over-sized for the maximum torque the machine will see, therefore removing the risk and known concerns of missing steps. These motors are the largest of competitively priced machines as well as many machines two to three times larger providing you more acceleration and deceleration which results in better consumable life and overall cutting performance. For those who “Must have Servo Motors,” we do sell Servo motors but only recommend spending the money on this upgrade if you need higher speed than our 800IPM that comes standard. In all honesty, we DO NOT recommend just any servo drive because a low quality servo (DC technology or non-reputable brand) is going to be more problematic than it is beneficial. Servo motors are driven with amplifiers, and lower cost servos are actually more likely to pick-up interference from the Plasma cutter which provides false directional information to the motor which in the end results in poor cuts. This is why ShopSabre CNC uses only the latest in technology with Mitsubishi Servo motors utilizing AC power and digital amplifiers allowing for the most accurate motion control. Now because we don’t want you to waste your money on unnecessary expenses, consider the standard motors we provide are capable of up to 800IPM. Therefore, servo motors really only benefit you on our machines when working with our ShopMaster PRO Series where you are likely to use HD Cutters which are more capable of cutting at higher speeds. With an air plasma cutter solution commonly found on our SideKick Series, our Stepper Motors will deliver the power, accuracy, and cutting speeds you need to perform the job.