Frequently Asked Questions

The RigidCore beam is a patent-pending adaptive hybrid structural member — not a hollow aluminum extrusion. It combines a 3D-printed gyroid core with GRP tube reinforcement, syntactic foam fill, and mechanically keyed aluminum skin. The result outperforms cast iron in stiffness-to-weight ratio with superior vibration damping. Each beam is tunable by application: lighter for fast gantry moves, denser for vibration-absorbing table assemblies. Full technical details →

Yes — with the right configuration. Steel cutting requires a water-cooled spindle (the 3.5kW WC or 7.5kW ATC ISO30) running at 1,000–8,000 RPM with mist coolant on the workpiece. Air-cooled spindles spin at 12,000+ RPM minimum, which is too fast for ferrous metals. We recommend the RC-PRO4848 or larger with a water-cooled spindle for steel work. See the spindle selection guide →

Every competitor in our price range ships open-loop steppers or closed-loop steppers pretending to be servos. RigidDrive motors are true brushless DC with sinusoidal field-oriented control — the same technology used in industrial robotics and EV drivetrains. The practical difference: smoother surface finish, higher achievable feed rates, zero stalling under load, absolute position feedback at power-on (no homing required), and AI-responsive motion that steppers physically cannot achieve. RigidDrive details →

Eight standard models from 36"×36" (RC-PRO3636) to 60"×168" (RC-PRO60168). Z clearance and Z travel are independently upgradeable from 8" to 12" on every model. Custom working areas are available on request for Pro and Industrial tiers — if you need something between standard sizes, we'll build it. Request a custom quote →

All pricing is handled through direct consultation. Every machine is configured to the customer's specific needs — spindle selection, Z clearance, sensor packages, and RigidPulse tier all affect the final price. Contact shaun@kavanaghind.com for a quote tailored to your shop.

Yes. RigidPulse Node connects via USB to your existing controller — no rewiring, no motor replacement. It runs on a dedicated AI compute module alongside your machine, providing AI toolpath assistance in advisory mode, remote monitoring, and full RigidSense sensor compatibility. Your machine keeps running as-is; Node observes, learns, and advises. Compatible with any CNC that accepts standard G-code. RigidPulse tiers →

Node observes and advises. SE observes and acts. Node connects via USB to your existing controller and provides AI monitoring, toolpath recommendations, and sensor telemetry — but it doesn't control your motors. SE replaces your controller entirely with true closed-loop FOC motor control, a SIL2-rated safety system, and real-time chatter correction. The line is clear: if you want AI to actively adjust your cuts in real time, you need SE or above.

Absolutely. The ecosystem is designed for upgrade paths. Start with Node to get AI monitoring and sensor data on your current machine. When you're ready for real-time closed-loop control, upgrade to SE. Your sensor data, machine learning history, and RigidVault integration all carry forward. Nothing is lost.

Every RigidPulse tier includes natural language CNC — describe what you want to cut in plain English, and the system generates the G-code. "Cut a 4-inch circle, ¼-inch deep, in oak, with a ¼-inch endmill" becomes executable toolpath. The AI accounts for material properties, tool geometry, and machine capability. It's not a gimmick — it's how new operators get productive on day one.

You get it all back. Bill V of the RigidTrust framework guarantees the right to exit — all data returned in open formats within 30 days, no penalties, no non-competes, no exit fees. Your data is yours. We store it; we never own it. Read the Nine Bills of Rights →

No. Never. RigidVault runs on sovereign hardware controlled by Kavanagh Industries — air-gapped, RAID-redundant, with managed network segmentation. No Amazon, no Google, no Microsoft cloud. No foreign cloud dependency of any kind. All data is geofenced to U.S. traffic. This isn't a policy decision — it's an architectural one. The data physically cannot leave our hardware.

A Digital Birth Certificate is created the moment an asset enters RigidVault. It records forensic origin data — who uploaded it, when, from what device, with what metadata — and anchors it with blockchain-verifiable provenance. It's the tamper-proof chain of custody for every digital asset in the ecosystem. Creators can prove ownership. Heritage custodians can prove authenticity. Manufacturers can prove compliance. More on RigidVault →

Only if you explicitly consent. Bill I of the RigidTrust framework includes a no-scrape guarantee — your data never trains AI without your consent and a royalty agreement. If you opt in through RigidRoyalty, you receive transparent, auditable, quarterly compensation. If you don't opt in, your data trains nothing. This is enforced architecturally, not by policy.

Level 1 self-assessment is ready now. Level 2 third-party assessment pathway is in progress. Our infrastructure is built from day one to meet NIST 800-171 requirements — VLAN isolation, geo-fenced firewall rules, encrypted data at rest, zero foreign cloud dependency. We're building the compliance posture alongside the products, not retrofitting it later. Defense readiness details →

EIN obtained, LLC incorporated, SAM.gov registration pathway active, CAGE code assignment in process. SPRS self-assessment scoring is underway. We're building the federal contractor identity alongside the products. Our NAICS codes — 333517 (CNC Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 334413 (Motion Control) — align directly with TACOM procurement needs.

No AWS. No Azure. No Google Cloud. No PRC-origin code. No foreign AI models. Every byte of data lives on American hardware in an American facility. Every AI inference runs locally on dedicated edge compute. This isn't marketing language — it's compliant with FY2026 NDAA §1532 foreign adversary AI prohibitions. The architecture makes foreign extraction physically impossible.

5 miles. Kavanagh Industries is based in Clinton Township, Michigan — the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, home of TACOM, is a short drive. TACOM manages lifecycle support for the entire U.S. Army ground vehicle fleet and anchors billions in Macomb County defense contracting.

Yes — at the Industrial tier. Titan Tech Scans offers on-site scanning at your facility for multi-part batch jobs and objects that can't be shipped. Heritage, Engineering, and Commercial tiers require shipping the object to our facility or scheduling a drop-off. Titan Tech Scans tiers →

Every scan includes a full-color 3D mesh file (typically .OBJ or .STL) plus the Digital Birth Certificate with provenance metadata stored in RigidVault. Engineering tier and above add watertight mesh export for manufacturing, dimensional measurements, and mesh-to-CAD pipeline readiness. Commercial tier adds optimized web/AR formats. All delivered in open, portable formats — no proprietary lock-in.

Titan Tech Scans is the commercial and industrial scanning arm — heritage digitization, reverse engineering, product catalog scanning. Run by the Director of Technology Assets. Glimmer Scan Studio is the consumer and creative scanning arm — 3D portraits, miniature figurines, digital art, metaverse assets. Run by the Director of Digital Art. Both feed into RigidVault and both prove the ecosystem at different market levels. Titan Tech →  |  Glimmer Scan →

Anything from roughly 50mm to 2m using our structured light scanner — hand tools, carved woodwork, automotive parts, industrial components, people (for portrait scans), pets, architectural details, and more. Highly reflective or transparent objects may require surface treatment. We'll assess feasibility during the intake process and confirm scope before any work begins.

It's not about raw material strength — it's about stiffness-to-weight ratio and vibration damping. The composite beam outperforms cast iron in structural stiffness per pound while providing dramatically better damping characteristics. A lighter gantry beam means less inertia at direction changes, which means higher achievable acceleration, smoother surface finish, and less wear on the drive system. It's the same principle that makes carbon fiber replace steel in aerospace — the right material in the right geometry beats brute force.

We are in the prototype and development phase. The patent is filed (USPTO #63/991,057), the LLC is incorporated, the infrastructure is live, and hardware is in-house. Scanning services through Titan Tech Scans and Glimmer Scan Studio are available now. CNC machine delivery timeline depends on your configuration — contact us directly to discuss availability and founding member positioning.

Founding Members are early supporters who reserve their place in the ecosystem before general availability. Benefits include priority access to machines, early pricing, direct input on product development, and recognition in the ecosystem's founding records. No commitment required to reserve — it signals serious interest and puts you at the front of the line. Reserve your spot →

Kavanagh Industries is a family-built precision manufacturing technology company based in Clinton Township, Michigan. Founded by Shaun Kavanagh, with every pillar of the company held by a member of the Kavanagh family. The team includes operations, technology, digital art, and remote data management — roles described on the Team page. This isn't a venture-backed startup chasing an exit. It's a family building infrastructure for the American maker.

Email shaun@kavanaghind.com for pricing, partnerships, scanning inquiries, or anything else. You can also use the RigidAI chat on any page for quick product questions, or visit the Contact page for department-specific routing.