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When size matters, the Thermwood MAX5 delivers.

Written by Duane Marrett | Fri, Feb 06, 2026

This 5 axis machining center handles large and massive components with ease. With 9 feet of Z axis clearance, widths of 10 or 15 feet and lengths up to 60 feet, the MAX5 machines complex parts in a single setup, saving time and simplifying production.
  • 9' Vertical Z Axis
  • Width 10' or 15' - Lengths up to 60'
  • 17 HP Liquid-Cooled Spindle
  • 6-Position Automatic Tool Changer (Standard) or expandable up to 18 Tooling Positions
  • Automatic High-Tolerance Tool Length & Diameter Measurement
  • Automatic Lubrication System
  • Thermwood SuperControl with Smart Router Technology
  • Machine Indexing Speeds up to 2,100 IPM
  • Engineered Steel Vertical Support Columns and Stress-Relieved Gantry Weldments
  • Precision-Machined Steel Plates & Internal Steel Bracing
  • Optional Floating Work Table with Drilled and Tapped Aluminum Surface
  • Machine Training and Installation
  • Free Lifetime Phone, Forum, and Email Support
  • Lifetime Machine Support from Thermwood’s Legendary Service and Support
From large-scale molds to aerospace parts, the MAX5 keeps your production running smoothly and is backed by American engineering you can trust.
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