Took me about two hours from unpacking to getting it up and running, after all, this is an advanced five-axis CNC machine, which is hard to get started for a novice, requiring sufficient knowledge of CAM controller software. Fortunately, I'm proficient in FANUC and Siemens control systems. If you're new to CNC programming, it may take longer. The instructions included were clear and easy to follow, and all tests went flawlessly. The only downside is that this unit is expensive and out of the budget of most CNC guys. All in all, great value for money in my opinion.