Built to Cut.
Watch Mantis cut real metal, change tools automatically, and bring fine details to life.
With Mantis, CNC has
never been this easy.
Mantis A1 / A1 Pro
Your First CNC. Made Easy.
Interactive 3D view
Make It Yours.
From custom parts to personal creations, discover what you could make with Mantis.
Powerful Software.
Made Approachable.
Multi-Setup Machining
Let AI help plan multiple setups, generate custom fixtures, and guide you through each stage of machining.
Automatic Fixture Generation
Generate custom fixtures to hold your part through each machining setup. Review the workholding before you start.
Bring your Fusion 360 toolpaths to Mantis with compatible G-code export.
Use SolidCAM to plan your machining and export compatible G-code for Mantis.
Prepare your machining in Siemens NX and run compatible G-code on Mantis.
MANTIS AI CAM · EARLY ACCESS
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EARLY ACCESS
Apply for early access to Mantis AI CAM.
Once approved, we’ll email you download links for macOS (.dmg) and Windows (.exe).
The Hardware Behind the Simplicity
01 / Automatic Tool Change
14 tools for a smoother workflow. Automatically switch between operations on A1 Pro.
Mantis A1 Pro
02 / Auto Probing & Leveling
Automatically locate your stock and compensate for surface variations. Less manual setup, more making.
Mantis A1 Pro
03 / Built for Metal
A 600W spindle, SFU1204 ball screws, and EGH15 linear guides provide a solid foundation for metal cutting.
04 / One-Piece Cast Body
A one-piece cast aluminum body offers a 200 × 200 × 120 mm work envelope and 0.01 mm positioning repeatability.
05 / Optional 5-Axis Expansion
Explore more machining angles with optional 5-axis expansion, opening up new possibilities for your next project.
Not sure what to make?
Start with a project you love.
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Made with Mantis
A City in Relief
Stories in the Grain
Small details. Real depth.
Make it personal
A different perspective
Make something that is yours.
Explore project inspirationA City in ReliefArchitectural details, carved into wood.
Explore project inspirationExplore the possibilitiesFind your next machining project.
Explore project inspirationStories in the GrainBring illustrated characters into depth.
Explore project inspirationFrom model to makingTurn a digital idea into a real object.
Explore project inspiration
Small details. Real depth.Explore sculptural forms.
Explore project inspirationDesigned by youCustom parts and personal projects.
Explore project inspirationMake it personalCreate something for your everyday.
Explore project inspiration An idea worth makingDiscover what others are creating.
Explore project inspirationShare your processLearn from the maker community.
Explore project inspirationA different perspectiveMake a portrait in relief.
Explore project inspirationYour next creationVisit the project community.
Explore project inspirationI’d been 3D printing for years, but CNC always felt out of reach. Mantis helped me figure out the setup and toolpaths. Holding that first aluminum part I’d made was a whole new kind of satisfaction.
Rob WitoffMaker & Mantis Early Tester
2 min
From STEP upload to a machining plan.
90%
First-time CNC users who completed their first project.
MAKE IT WITH MANTIS
Your next idea.
Your first metal creation.
Ready to make it real?
Join the Mantis A1 launch list for Kickstarter updates, early-bird pricing, and fresh project inspiration.
Choose Your Mantis.
MODELS & SPECS
Mantis A1
Equipped with a manual tool-change spindle for a wide range of CNC projects.
$999 USD
MSRP $1499
Work Area & Capacity
Work Envelope (X × Y × Z): 200 × 200 × 120 mm- Maximum Workpiece Weight: 30 kg / 67 lb
- Maximum Stock Dimensions: To be announced
- Workholding Interface: To be announced
Frame & Construction
- Frame Construction: One-Piece Cast Aluminum Body
- Ball Screws: SFU1204
- Linear Guides: EGH15
- Machine Dimensions: To be announced
- Machine Weight: 32 kg
Spindle & Tooling
- Spindle Power: 600 W
- Spindle Speed: 24,000 rpm
- Spindle Runout: To be announced
- Collet / Toolholder Type: To be announced
- Supported Shank Diameters: To be announced
- Maximum Tool Diameter: To be announced
- Spindle Cooling: To be announced
Motion & Accuracy
- Positioning Repeatability: 0.01 mm
- Axis Travel Speeds: To be announced
- Drive System: SFU1204 ball screws
- Linear Guides: EGH15
Probing & Calibration
- Tool Setting: To be announced
- Workpiece Probing: To be announced
- Surface Mapping & Compensation: To be announced
Expansion & Upgrades
- Optional 5-Axis Expansion: Optional
- Rotary Axis Travel: To be announced
- Supported Machining Modes: To be announced
- Rotary Workpiece Capacity: To be announced
Materials & Cutting
- Supported Materials: Metal; full material list to be announced
- Cutting / Cooling Method: To be announced
- Dust Extraction: To be announced
Mantis A1 Pro
Features a 14-tool automatic tool changer for seamless transitions between machining operations.
$1499 USD
MSRP $1799
Work Area & Capacity
- Work Envelope (X × Y × Z): 200 × 200 × 120 mm
- Maximum Workpiece Weight: 30 kg / 67 lb
- Maximum Stock Dimensions: To be announced
- Workholding Interface: To be announced
Frame & Construction
- Frame Construction: One-Piece Cast Aluminum Body
- Ball Screws: SFU1204
- Linear Guides: EGH15
- Machine Dimensions: To be announced
- Machine Weight: 32 kg
Spindle & Tooling
- Spindle Power: 600 W
- Spindle Speed: 24,000 rpm
- Spindle Runout: To be announced
- Collet / Toolholder Type: To be announced
- Supported Shank Diameters: To be announced
- Maximum Tool Diameter: To be announced
- Spindle Cooling: To be announced
Automatic Tool Changer
- Tool Capacity: 14
- Tool Change Time: 15 s
- Maximum Tool Length / Weight: To be announced
- Automatic Tool Length Measurement: Supported
Motion & Accuracy
- Positioning Repeatability: 0.01 mm
- Axis Travel Speeds: To be announced
- Drive System: SFU1204 ball screws
- Linear Guides: EGH15
Probing & Calibration
- Automatic Centering: Supported
- Workpiece Probing: Supported
- Surface Mapping & Compensation: Supported
Expansion & Upgrades
- Optional 5-Axis Expansion: Optional
- Rotary Axis Travel: To be announced
- Supported Machining Modes: To be announced
- Rotary Workpiece Capacity: To be announced
Materials & Cutting
- Supported Materials: Metal; full material list to be announced
- Cutting / Cooling Method: To be announced
- Dust Extraction: To be announced
MAKE IT WITH MANTIS
Your next idea.
Your first metal creation.
Ready to make it real?
Join the Mantis A1 launch list for Kickstarter updates, early-bird pricing, and fresh project inspiration.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need CNC experience to use Mantis A1?
No prior CNC experience is required to get started. Mantis guides you through machining strategies, workholding, toolpath generation, and simulation. You’ll still need to install your tools, secure your material, and follow the setup and safety instructions.
What can I make with Mantis A1?
From custom parts to personal creations, Mantis is designed to help you turn your ideas into machined parts. Explore the project community for inspiration.
What materials can Mantis A1 machine?
Mantis is built for metal cutting. The full supported-material list and recommended cutting parameters will be shared with launch updates.
How does Mantis AI CAM work?
Upload your model, plan with AI, and preview your part. Review the machining strategy, workholding, and toolpaths, then follow the calibration and setup guidance before starting.
Can I use software other than Mantis Studio?
Yes. You can prepare toolpaths in software such as Fusion 360, SolidCAM, or Siemens NX and export compatible G-code. Always verify the post-processor and toolpaths for your machine.
What’s the difference between A1 and A1 Pro?
Mantis A1 uses manual tool changes. A1 Pro adds a 14-tool automatic tool changer and automatic probing and leveling. Compare the models and specifications above.
What do I need to get started?
You’ll need your machine, a supported computer, suitable cutting tools, stock material, and secure workholding. The final package contents and setup guide will be shared at launch.
When and where can I buy Mantis A1?
Mantis A1 is preparing for launch on Kickstarter. Join the launch list for availability, early-bird pricing, and launch announcements.