Xmachine WM-100 on Kickstarter: Desktop 5-Axis CNC with True Simultaneous Control

Latest update: April 2026. Article published following Xhorse3D's Kickstarter pre-launch listing for the Xmachine WM-100. This page will be updated as the campaign progresses.

The Xmachine WM-100 is heading to Kickstarter as a technically ambitious desktop CNC machine that makes a specific claim no other desktop machine currently makes. Developed by Xhorse3D, a company incubated by Xhorse. Xhorse is a global precision manufacturing group with 600 patents, 500 engineers, and over one million users across 170 countries. The campaign is currently in pre-launch, with a $50 VIP reservation available.

What sets the Xmachine WM-100 on Kickstarter apart from the rest of the desktop CNC market is a specific technical claim. Most machines sold as 5-axis use a 3+2 approach: three linear axes that move, plus two rotary axes that lock into a fixed position. The WM-100 claims genuine simultaneous RTCP 5-axis control, where all five axes move continuously and together. That is a different category of machine, and if the claim holds in production, it changes what desktop CNC can realistically do. The WM-100 was referred to as the Xmachine XM-100 in earlier Xhorse3D communications. The current official name across all channels is WM-100.

Xmachine WM-100: Quick Facts

Here is everything confirmed by Xhorse3D at the pre-launch stage, including the key technical specs that separate the WM-100 from other desktop CNC machines.

Product	Xmachine WM-100, Desktop Simultaneous 5-Axis CNC
Company	Xhorse3D, incubated by Xhorse (Hong Kong)
Kickstarter status	launching soon
VIP reservation	$50 deposit
Final price	Not confirmed
5-axis type	True simultaneous RTCP, not 3+2
Spindle	1,500W / 20,000 RPM
Precision	+/-0.01mm XYZ positioning accuracy
Tool changer	6-tool automatic (ATC)
Max workpiece (5-axis)	100 x 100 x 100 mm
Materials	Titanium, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, wood, acrylic
CAM software	XMaker AI CAM
Smart camera	Built-in
Shipping	Not confirmed

The $50 VIP deposit is the only confirmed financial commitment at this stage. The simultaneous RTCP 5-axis claim and the 6-tool ATC are the two specs that define the WM-100's position in the market, and the two that will require independent validation once units ship.

GizmoCrowd editorial note: This article is based on Xhorse3D's official Kickstarter pre-launch page and product website. No independent testing has been conducted. The simultaneous RTCP 5-axis claim has not been independently verified at the time of publication. All specifications, pricing, and timelines are subject to change. This article will be updated as the campaign progresses.

What Is the Xmachine WM-100?

The Xmachine WM-100 is a desktop 5-axis CNC milling machine built around a self-designed 1,500W / 20,000 RPM spindle, a 6-tool automatic tool changer, a built-in smart camera, and a proprietary AI CAM software called XMaker. It weighs approximately 130 kg and measures 797 x 614 x 580 mm. That is physically large for a desktop machine, but significantly smaller than any industrial 5-axis machining center.

The machine is developed by Xhorse3D, incubated by Xhorse, a Hong Kong-based precision manufacturing group founded in 2010 with 500 engineers, 600 patents, a 100,000 square metre smart factory, and over one million users worldwide. Xhorse built its reputation in automotive key programming equipment. The Xmachine WM-100 is Xhorse3D's push into desktop CNC manufacturing, backed by that engineering base.

Simultaneous 5-Axis vs 3+2: The Distinction That Defines the WM-100

This is the most important technical distinction in the Xmachine WM-100 Kickstarter campaign, and it needs a precise explanation.

What 3+2 Axis Machining Actually Means

In 3+2 machining, the two rotary axes rotate the workpiece or spindle head into a fixed position, then lock. The three linear axes then machine from that fixed angle. To access a different face, the machine stops, repositions, and locks again. Complex curved surfaces, undercuts, and impellers are very difficult or impossible to machine cleanly in a single setup with this approach.

What True Simultaneous 5-Axis RTCP Control Means

In simultaneous 5-axis machining with RTCP (Rotary Tool Centre Point) control, all five axes move continuously at the same time. The controller compensates for the position of the tool tip relative to the workpiece as the rotary axes move. The machine can follow complex 3D curves, cut impeller blades, and produce complex geometries in a single setup without repositioning. Xhorse3D states the WM-100 uses this approach and claims setup time is reduced by 70% compared to conventional multi-setup methods.

Why This Matters for a Desktop CNC Machine

True simultaneous 5-axis machining is standard in industrial CNC centers that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. No other desktop CNC machine currently on the market makes a credible RTCP simultaneous 5-axis claim. If the WM-100 delivers on this in production, it is a genuine category change, not an incremental improvement. That is the central claim of this Kickstarter campaign, and the central question any backer should ask before pledging.

Xmachine WM-100 Key Features: ATC, Smart Camera, AI CAM and Spindle

All features below come from Xhorse3D's official Kickstarter pre-launch page and product website.

6-Tool Automatic Tool Changer

The WM-100 preloads up to 6 tools and switches between them automatically during a machining cycle with no manual intervention. The machine can move through roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, and engraving in a single run. A 6-tool ATC on a desktop CNC is rare. Most desktop machines require the operator to stop the job, change the tool by hand, re-zero, and restart. The WM-100 removes that interruption from the workflow entirely.

Built-In Smart Camera

The integrated camera does two things. It automatically detects the workpiece position and dimensions, removing manual alignment and the positioning errors that come with it. It also provides real-time monitoring of the machining process on screen, so the operator can catch problems without standing next to the machine for the full cycle. That level of camera integration is not found on any comparable desktop CNC machine currently available.

XMaker AI CAM Software

XMaker is Xhorse3D's proprietary CAM software, built to cover beginner and professional workflows on the same platform. A beginner can generate a 5-axis toolpath from a text prompt, convert an image into a 3D model, or import an STL file directly. A professional has access to a full tool library, custom machining strategies, entry and exit controls, simulation, and collision detection. The text-to-toolpath and image-to-3D workflow puts the WM-100 in a category of its own among desktop 5-axis machines.

1,500W Self-Designed Spindle

The spindle is designed and manufactured by Xhorse3D in-house, rated at 1,500W and 20,000 RPM. Xhorse3D states it delivers stable cutting force for titanium, hardened steel, aluminum, and brass. Most desktop CNC makers source spindles from third-party suppliers. Building it in-house gives Xhorse3D control over the performance spec and long-term serviceability in a way that bought-in components cannot.

Desktop CNC That Can Cut Titanium

The confirmed material list covers titanium, hardened steel, aluminum, brass, copper, wood, acrylic, wax, and jade. Titanium and hardened steel are the significant entries on that list. Very few desktop CNC machines can cut titanium. It requires a rigid frame, high spindle torque, effective chip evacuation, and proper cooling. The WM-100's 130 kg frame, 1,500W spindle, and dual cooling system are the three components Xhorse3D has put in place to support those materials. This is the spec that most clearly separates the WM-100 from anything else currently available at the desktop scale.

Dual Cooling System

The machine runs air cooling for wood and plastics, and coolant mist for metals. Xhorse3D claims the coolant system extends tool life by up to 2.5 times and improves chip evacuation. The enclosed chip, dust, and coolant management system keeps everything contained inside the machine, which matters for anyone running this in a studio or workshop where cleanliness is a real constraint.

Xmachine WM-100 Full Technical Specifications: Confirmed Pre-Launch Data

The following specifications are confirmed from Xhorse3D's official Kickstarter page and product website. Two figures, noise level and XMaker software pricing, remain unpublished at this stage.

Spec	Confirmed figure
CNC controller	XMachine-NCS (proprietary)
5-axis type	True simultaneous RTCP
Spindle power	1,500W
Spindle speed	20,000 RPM
Rated power	2.2 kW
XYZ positioning accuracy	+/-0.01mm
XYZ repeatability	0.01mm
X/Y/Z travel	156 / 203 / 125 mm
X/Y/Z rapid rate	24,000 mm/min
A-axis travel	-30 to +110 degrees
C-axis travel	360 degrees
A/C max rotation rate	15 r/min each
Tool changer	6-tool automatic (ATC)
Max workpiece (5-axis)	100 x 100 x 100 mm
Max workpiece (3-axis)	150 x 200 x 120 mm
Max workpiece (3+2)	150 x 150 x 120 mm
Worktable	100mm / max load 10kg
Rotary table	Direct drive motor
Collet	ER25 / 4mm
Cooling	Air and coolant mist (dual)
Machine weight	approx. 130 kg
Machine dimensions	797 x 614 x 580 mm
Package weight	approx. 200 kg
Voltage	96 to 264V AC (universal)
Smart camera	Built-in, auto positioning and live monitoring
Wireless probe	Optional accessory (price not confirmed)
CAM software	XMaker AI CAM (beginner and pro modes)
Noise level	Not published
XMaker pricing	Not confirmed (included or subscription TBC)

The +/-0.01mm XYZ positioning accuracy and 0.01mm repeatability are the precision specs that matter most for metal machining. The 96 to 264V universal voltage input makes the WM-100 compatible worldwide without adaptation, a practical detail for international backers. Noise level remains the one missing spec that matters most for studio and workshop users.

Who Is the Xmachine WM-100 For?

The WM-100 is pitched at two audiences that rarely share a machine. The XMaker AI CAM software and built-in smart camera make it accessible to makers, hobbyists, and first-time CNC operators who would normally be locked out of 5-axis machining by the complexity of CAM programming. At the same time, the simultaneous RTCP 5-axis control, 6-tool ATC, titanium capability, and +/-0.01mm precision are aimed at professional engineers, prototypers, and small production shops with no desktop option that matches what industrial machines can do.

Confirmed use cases from Xhorse3D include prototyping, engineering models, robotics parts, custom tools, impellers, undercuts, curved surfaces, and complex geometries. The machine handles milling, drilling, tapping, and engraving in a single automated run. The 96 to 264V AC input makes it compatible worldwide without any adaptation.

For first-time CNC operators, the XMaker AI CAM lowers the entry barrier significantly. For professionals, the simultaneous RTCP claim and titanium capability are the specs that justify serious consideration, pending independent validation.

What We Still Don't Know Before Launch

The final Kickstarter price has not been published. Only the $50 VIP reservation is confirmed, described as unlocking pricing lower than the Super Early Bird tier. Shipping regions, delivery timelines, and production scale are not referenced on the pre-launch page.

On the technical side, noise level data has not been published, which is a relevant spec for a 130 kg machine intended for studio or workshop use. XMaker software pricing, whether included or sold separately as a subscription, has not been clarified. The wireless probe is listed as an optional accessory with no price attached. CE, FCC, or other regional certifications have not been referenced in any published material from Xhorse3D.

The most consequential unknown is independent validation of the simultaneous RTCP 5-axis claim. Xhorse3D's engineering track record through Xhorse is credible, but the claim has not been verified by anyone outside the company at the time of this preview. Real-world cutting performance on titanium and hardened steel, the materials that most differentiate this machine, has not been demonstrated outside controlled conditions.

Xmachine WM-100 Kickstarter Price

No final price has been confirmed. The only commitment currently available is the $50 VIP reservation deposit, which locks in VIP pricing, described as lower than the Super Early Bird tier, plus a free 6-piece CNC tool kit valued at $100 and one hour of early access before the campaign opens to the public.

For context, desktop 5-axis CNC machines with simultaneous RTCP control, metal capability, and an automatic tool changer do not exist at consumer price points today. Industrial 5-axis machining centers start at tens of thousands of dollars. The Kickstarter price, once confirmed, will be the clearest signal of who Xhorse3D is actually targeting. This article will be updated as soon as pricing is published.

Xmachine WM-100 Kickstarter Launch Date

The campaign is listed as launching soon on Kickstarter. No specific date has been confirmed. The pre-launch page has 867 followers. Xhorse3D has 39,000 followers on Instagram and 3,800 on Facebook. This page will be updated with the confirmed launch date and pledge tiers as soon as they are announced.

How to Follow the Xmachine WM-100 Kickstarter Campaign

The Xmachine WM-100 pre-launch page is live on Kickstarter. Following it will trigger a notification when the campaign goes live. The $50 VIP reservation locks in priority pricing and early access. The campaign link will be updated here at launch.

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FAQ: Xmachine WM-100 on Kickstarter

What is the Xmachine WM-100?

A desktop simultaneous 5-axis CNC machine developed by Xhorse3D, launching on Kickstarter. It runs true RTCP 5-axis control, carries a 6-tool automatic tool changer, a built-in smart camera, XMaker AI CAM software, and a 1,500W / 20,000 RPM spindle designed in-house. It machines titanium, steel, aluminum, and a wide range of other materials at +/-0.01mm precision.

What is the difference between 5-axis and 3-axis CNC?

A 3-axis CNC moves along X, Y, and Z. A 5-axis machine adds two rotary axes, A and C, allowing the tool to approach the workpiece from almost any angle. This opens up complex curved surfaces, undercuts, and geometries that cannot be machined in a single setup on a 3-axis machine.

What is the difference between simultaneous 5-axis and 3+2 CNC?

In 3+2 machining, the rotary axes lock into a fixed position while the linear axes do the cutting. Changing the approach angle means stopping and repositioning. In simultaneous 5-axis, all five axes move at the same time throughout the cut. RTCP keeps the tool tip precisely on the programmed path as the rotary axes move. The WM-100 claims true simultaneous RTCP control.

Are desktop CNC machines worth it?

Standard desktop CNCs handle wood, soft metals, and PCB routing well. For titanium, hardened steel, or complex 5-axis geometry, most fall short of what the work actually requires. The WM-100 targets that gap. Whether it delivers will be answered by real-world testing once units ship.

What can you make with a desktop CNC machine?

With the WM-100 specifically, Xhorse3D targets engineering prototypes, robotics parts, custom tools, impellers, complex curved surfaces, and multi-face geometries in titanium, steel, aluminum, and other materials. The machine covers milling, drilling, tapping, and engraving in a single automated run.

What is the Xmachine WM-100 Kickstarter price?

Not confirmed. A $50 VIP deposit is available now, locking in VIP pricing lower than the Super Early Bird tier, a free 6-piece tool kit worth $100, and one hour of early access. Full pricing published at launch.

When will the Xmachine WM-100 launch on Kickstarter?

No specific date confirmed. Pre-launch page is live on Kickstarter. This page will be updated as soon as a date is announced.

Is the Xmachine WM-100 the same as the XM-100?

Yes. XM-100 was the name used in earlier announcements. The current official name across all Xhorse3D channels is WM-100.

Does the Xmachine WM-100 have CE or FCC certification? 

No CE, FCC, or equivalent regional certifications have been referenced in any published Xhorse3D material at the time of this preview. This is a relevant consideration for professional or commercial use in regulated markets. This article will be updated when certifications are confirmed.

Who makes the Xmachine WM-100?

Xhorse3D, incubated by Xhorse, a Hong Kong-based precision manufacturing group founded in 2010 with 500 engineers, 600 patents, a 100,000 square metre factory, and over one million users in 170 countries. Xhorse built its track record in automotive key programming. Xhorse3D is their dedicated line for desktop CNC and 3D scanning tools.