CNC STEP HD 2400 CNC Router

$8,000 – $18,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Working Area

2400x1200 mm (94x47 in)

Z Travel

180 mm (7 in)

Spindle Power

2.2 – 4 kW HF spindle

Spindle Speed

Up to 24,000 RPM

Drive System

Ball screw on all axes (X/Y/Z)

Rapid Traverse

Up to 8,000 mm/min

Overview

The CNC STEP HD 2400 is a production-grade gantry CNC router from CNC STEP, a German manufacturer of routing machines targeted at industrial woodworking, sign making, metal sheet routing, and prototyping workshops. The HD 2400 is the larger model in the HD series, offering a 2400x1200 mm working area on a rigid steel gantry structure with linear guide rails on all axes. The machine features a 2.2 kW to 4 kW HF spindle at 24,000 RPM and uses ballscrew drives on all axes for positioning accuracy superior to rack-and-pinion designs of comparable price. CNC STEP machines are designed to run with Mach3/Mach4 or UCCNC software controllers, making them compatible with the full range of CNC software toolchains used by industrial and prosumer shops. The HD 2400 is particularly popular in European workshops as a compact but capable platform for aluminum sheet routing, sign making, and furniture prototype machining. The machine ships from Germany with comprehensive assembly documentation and active community support.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Working Area	2400x1200 mm (94x47 in)
Z Travel	180 mm (7 in)
Spindle Power	2.2 – 4 kW HF spindle
Spindle Speed	Up to 24,000 RPM
Drive System	Ball screw on all axes (X/Y/Z)
Rapid Traverse	Up to 8,000 mm/min
Linear Rails	Precision linear guide rails on all axes
Control	Mach3/Mach4 or UCCNC compatible
Frame	Welded steel gantry
Tool Change	Manual (no ATC standard)

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ball screw drives on all axes provide superior accuracy vs rack-and-pinion at similar price
German manufacturing with quality European components
Compatible with standard Mach3/Mach4 and UCCNC — uses widely known software
Active online community for setup, tuning, and programming support
Compact enough for workshops without large industrial floor space

Limitations

No automatic tool change — all tool changes are manual
2.2-4 kW spindle limits heavy-duty cutting on thick aluminum or hardwood
8,000 mm/min traverse is slower than industrial-grade routers
Mach3/Mach4 controller requires PC maintenance vs industrial controllers

Best For

Sign shops and prototype workshops needing 2400mm working area Aluminum composite panel (Dibond/ACM) sign fabrication Furniture prototype and short-run production in MDF and plywood European industrial workshops with limited budget for a proven German-made router

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Can the HD 2400 cut aluminum?

Yes. With the 4 kW spindle, the HD 2400 cuts aluminum sheet up to approximately 10mm at reduced feed rates using appropriate end mills. It is not designed for thick structural aluminum or high-volume aluminum production.

02 What controller software is required?

CNC STEP HD series machines are compatible with Mach3, Mach4, and UCCNC controller software. A dedicated motion control board (USB or Ethernet) connects the PC controller to the machine axes.

03 Does CNC STEP offer an ATC upgrade for the HD 2400?

CNC STEP does not offer an integrated ATC for the HD series. Shops requiring automatic tool change should consider their higher-end HIGH-Z series or budget for a dedicated ATC spindle upgrade from third-party suppliers.