The SideKick Plasma model is designed as Entry Level Plasma system with options for light router ability. The SideKick is a great tool for companies who are trying to bring work back in house or for Start up Businesses, Hobby Work, Educational Markets, or R&D projects. The SideKick is available in 3 sizes with the SideKick 8 being the most popular size. The SideKick models are all designed with a heavy duty Steel frame construction, Steel Tube Gantry with Plate Steel Uprights, 25MM Linear Guide Rails and Bearings, Precision Rack and Pinion on X & Y Axis with Precision Ball Screw on the Z Axis. ShopSabre CNC uses the same high end electronic components you will find on our larger Plasma & Router Models. The SideKick 8 is designed to produce the highest quality products while only taking 78" x 112" floor space.