This part was machined on a Thermwood 5 Axis Dual Table 5'x'5 Model 90 CNC router.  

The bust was machined out of polyurethane low-density foam and took approximately 5-6 hours for the cycle time.  The tool path was completed in MasterCAM X9, and had over 1.6 million lines of code.  

About the Thermwood Model 90

The Thermwood Model 90 is a heavy-duty, high-speed 5 Axis CNC Router specifically designed for high-speed trimming and pattern machining of thermoformed, composite and fiberglass parts.

It is available in a variety of table sizes including:

Single table sizes 5'x5', 5'x10' and 10'x5' and Dual table sizes from 5'x'5, 5'x10' and 5'x12' with other table sizes available.

This robust system offers a variety of options and features to tackle a multitude of different applications, and is laser calibrated to assure the most accurate absolute positioning and repeatability.

The Multi-Purpose 90 is a heavy-duty five-axis designed for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, available in single or dual moving aluminum tables.  It is capable of full five axis simultaneous motions with extremely fast accelerations.

Model 90 5 Axis 5'x12' CNC Router

Available Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM larger spindle sizes available)
• Continuous C-Axis
• Impact Resistant Head 
• Moving Aluminum Table
• Fixed Gantry
• 24" Z Standard (available up to 60")
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Thermwood QCore SuperControl
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• 5 Axis Chip Collection
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Changer
• Enclosure 
• Gantry Lighting 
• Multi-Function Gridded Pod Table 
• In the Leg Tool Changer
  
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor 
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support 

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The Thermwood Multi-Purpose Five Axis Series are all great machines for trimming formed parts, patterns and molds using five-axis simultaneous motions, but you may be wondering which one would work best for your specific application?

To help you decide, we'll focus on comparing the Model 67 and Model 90 below.  These heavy-duty moving-table machines are ideal for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, and come in either single or dual table configurations:

Multi-Purpose 67

The Multi-Purpose 67 is an entry-level five axis specifically developed for three-dimensional machining, available with a variety of either single or dual moving aluminum table sizes.

Available Features:

• Single table sizes from 5'x5' to 10'x5' or dual table sizes from 5'x5' to 5'x12'
• Moving Solid Aluminum Table/ Fixed Gantry
• 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-18,000 RPM, larger spindle sizes available)
• 24' Z axis standard (available up to 48" Z axis)
• QCore SuperControl
• Full 5 axis simultaneous motions
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor 
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• 5 Axis Chip Collection 
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Changer
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• In the Leg Tool Changer
• Remote Start/Stop
• Gantry Lighting
• Continuous C Axis with Impact Resistant Head
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support 

Videos

Multi-Purpose 90

The Multi-Purpose 90 is a heavy-duty five-axis designed for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, available in single or dual moving aluminum tables.  It is capable of full five axis simultaneous motions with extremely fast accelerations.

Available Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM larger spindle sizes available)
• Continuous C-Axis
• Impact Resistant Head 
• Moving Aluminum Table
• Fixed Gantry
• 24" Z Standard (available up to 60")
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Thermwood QCore SuperControl
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• 5 Axis Chip Collection
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Changer
• Enclosure 
• Gantry Lighting 
• Multi-Function Gridded Pod Table 
• In the Leg Tool Changer
  
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor 
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support 

Videos

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Model 67 5'x12' Dual Table CNC Router shown

Description:

The Model 67 is entry-level fixed-gantry, moving table 5 Axis CNC router that is used for trimming formed parts, patterns or molds using five-axis simultaneous motions.  It is available with a variety of either single or dual moving solid aluminum table sizes.

Features of the Model 67:

• Single table sizes from 5'x5' to 10'x5' or dual table sizes from 5'x5' to 5'x12'
• Fixed Gantry
• Moving Solid Aluminum Table
• 7.5HP HSD Dual End Spindle (3,000-18,000RPM)
• 24' Z axis standard (available up to 48" Z axis)
• QCore SuperControl
• Full 5 axis simultaneous motions
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor (optional)
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support 

Videos featuring large sculptures created on a Thermwood Model 67 at John Cox's Creature Workshop:

The Thermwood Multi-Purpose Five Axis Series combines all the elements needed for trimming of large aerospace and composite materials as well as machining large format patterns and molds/plugs for the aviation and defense industries.

Here we look at the Thermwood Model 77.  This heavy-duty, high-speed, moving gantry machine is ideal for machining large applications utilizing heavy fixtures.

Lenny and Mike with their newly installed Model 77 5’x10’ 5 Axis CNC router featuring an enclosed overhead cap cover, 10 position rotary automatic tool changer, 36" Z Axis, gantry lighting system, access doors, Nemi pod table and rear dust extraction booth.

Features: 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM Spindle) (other spindles available) Impact Resistant 5 Axis Head  36" Z (other sizes available) 10 Position Rotary Tool Change System Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion Fixed Drill and Tapped Aluminum Table Conventional Style Vacuum Plumbing Heavy Duty Access Doors Gantry Lighting Overhead Cover Cap Rear Dust Extraction Booth Tool Center Point Programming (TCP) Rapid Speed: 3500 inches per minute Moving Gantry Thermwood Q Core SuperControl Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout Volumetric 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment Automatic Tool Length Sensor Chip Collection Multi-Function Nemi Pod Table Machine Training and Installation Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support

The Thermwood Multi-Purpose Five Axis Series combines all the elements needed for the machining of large aerospace and composite materials as well as trimming and machining large format patterns and molds/plugs for the aviation and defense industries.

Here we look at the Thermwood Model 77 and Model 70.  These heavy-duty, high-speed, moving gantry machines are ideal for machining of large applications using large/heavy fixtures.

Multi-Purpose 77

The Multi-Purpose 77 is a heavy-duty, high-speed contained system for the machining of large aerospace and composite materials (various sizes available):

Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM Spindle) (other spindles available)
• Impact Resistant 5 Axis Head 
• 36" Z (other sizes available)
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Change System
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Fixed Drill and Tapped Aluminum Table
• Conventional Style Vacuum Plumbing
• Heavy Duty Access Doors
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• Rapid Speed: 3500 inches per minute
• Moving Gantry
• Thermwood Q Core SuperControl
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• Volumetric 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor
• Chip Collection
• Multi-Function Nemi Pod Table
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support 

Model 77 10x20 Fixed Table

Videos (please click images to view videos on our blog)

Multi-Purpose 70

The Multi-Purpose 70 is designed for aerospace and composite applications utilizing large/heavy fixtures (various sizes available):

Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Changer Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM larger spindle sizes available)
• Impact Resistant 5 Axis Head 
• Fixed Aluminum Table
• Moving Gantry
• 24" Z Standard (available up to 60")
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Thermwood QCore SuperControl
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• Chip Collection System
• Multi-Function Nemi Pod Table 
• In the Leg Tool Changer 
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• Automatic Lubrication
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor

Model 70 10x20 Fixed Table

Model 70 10x10 Fixed Table

Videos (please click images to view videos on our blog)

More Info

To find out more about either of these two machines, or any of our other 5 axis offerings, please give us a call at 1-800-533-6901 or click below to fill out an information request form.  We hope to hear from you soon!

The Thermwood Multi-Purpose Five Axis Series combines all the elements needed for trimming formed parts, patterns and molds using five-axis simultaneous motions.  

Here we look at the Thermwood Model 67 and 90.  These heavy-duty moving-table machines are ideal for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, and come in either single or dual table configurations:

Multi-Purpose 67

The Multi-Purpose 67 is an entry-level five axis available with a variety of either single or dual moving aluminum table sizes.

Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Change Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM, larger spindle sizes available)
• Impact Resistant Head 
• Moving Aluminum Table/Fixed Gantry
• 24" Z Standard (available up to 48")
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Thermwood Q Core SuperControl
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• Chip Collection 
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• In the Leg Tool Changer 
• Remote Start/Stop 
• Gantry Lighting 
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor

Model 67 7x10 Single Moving Table

Model 67 5x10 Dual Moving Tables

Videos

Multi-Purpose 90

The Multi-Purpose 90 is a heavy-duty five-axis designed for high-speed trimming and pattern machining, available in single or dual moving aluminum tables.

Features:

• 12HP HSD Tool Changer Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM larger spindle sizes available)
• Impact Resistant Head 
• Moving Aluminum Table
• Fixed Gantry
• 24" Z Standard (available up to 60")
• Full 5 Axis Simultaneous Motion
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Thermwood QCore SuperControl
• Tool Center Point Programming (TCP)
• Chip Collection
• Multi-Function Nemi Pod Table 
• In the Leg Tool Changer 
• Bar Style Tool Changer
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor

Model 90 5x12 Dual Moving Tables

Model 90 10x5 Single Moving Table

Videos

More Info

To find out more about either of these two machines, or any of our other 5 axis offerings, please give us a call at 1-800-533-6901 or click below to fill out an information request form.  We hope to hear from you soon!