5000 Series CNC Router

MultiCam's 5000 Series CNC routers are our most flexible machines.  Designed for high-speed routing in a broad range of woodworking, plastic and non-ferrous metal applications, they are easily configured to meet most application requirements.  Rigid all-steel plate frame construction and space saving, moving-gantry design makes them a robust, commercial-grade machine designed for heavy-duty CNC routing.  With the industry's largest range of standard table sizes and spindle configurations, Multicam's 5000 Series CNC routers are an ideal choice in today's competitive manufacturing environment.

MultiCam routers come very complete. Pick the spindle which best fits your needs and you are ready to go. We recommend our auto mister for cutting aluminum and brass. The auto mist function only comes on when the cutter is entering the material. This avoids waste and excess mess. All maintenance tools are included as well as grease to lubricate the bearings.

5000 Series Standard Features:

No machine offers more standard features than the MultiCam.

• User-friendly operator interface
• 25 mm linear ball bearing profile rails
• Drive System: X,Y-Rack Z-Ball Screw
• Standard Power: 220V/50 or 60HZ
• 2,200 inches/minute rapid traverse
• Standard Automatic Tool Calibration.
• 12 Megabytes of Memory with unlimited file size transfer capabilities
• Standard Ethernet or RS232 direct connections

Yes, you do get Ethernet, Automatic Tool Calibration, and one of the easiest to use hand held interfaces for no additional cost!

MultiCam EZ Control

• Handheld keypad interface allows operator to set job parameters, jog the machine, perform system tests and download jobs from a remote computer system
• Ethernet and serial communications interface are available to the host computer system
• Productivity Software Suite is included

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5000 Series Model Sizes

The Details:

Machine

• Z-Axis Clearance: 8" - Optional 12" or 16"
• Z-Axis Travel: 16"
• Repeatability: +/- .001"
• Cutting Speed: 1,200 ipm
• Rapid Traverse: 2,200 ipm
• Drive System X and Y axis: Rack and Pinion
• Drive System Z axis: Ball Screw
• Standard Work Surface: 1" Phenolic

Controller

• Type: Stand Alone RISC/DSP
• Interface: RS232 or Ethernet / DNC
• Memory: 12 MB
• File Size Limit: Unlimited
• File Type: M & G codes (EIA 274D), U-Cito, & HPGL

Other Options

• CAD/CAM Software
• CE Certification
• Bar-code scanning interface
• MultiVision Digital Registration System
• Oscillating Knife
• Industrial PC Workstation

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Helical Rack System

The new High Speed Helical Rack system upgrade to the MultiCam 5000 Series CNC Router is very impressive. If watching the system move is not impressive enough, just wait until you cut with it.

The system comes standard with an automatic lubrication system that keeps a slight film of oil on the rack. The lubrication system is required to reliably achieve the velocity that the machine is capable of. With speeds of 2000 ipm single axis and 2800 maximum rapid traverse the Helical Rack System can get to a full speed move within 4.44 inches.

There are a number of advantages that Helical Rack has versus straight rack. Helical rack & pinions run much quieter than straight rack and pinions, especially at high speeds. Due to the angular cut in the Helical rack and pinion setup, there are thrust loads on the gear shaft. This action requires thrust bearings to absorb the load and maintain gear alignment. The Alpha Gear Boxes that MultiCam already uses are designed to handle this load, and the new design of the 5000 Series automated routers allow for exceptional perpendicularity and gear alignment. Faster acceleration and accuracy is achieved because of a greater number of teeth engaged than straight racks. Distributing the load over several teeth also reduces wear and increases the life of the rack and pinion system.

MultiCam recommends this upgrade to anyone that wants to cut smoother, faster, and more accurately. Cabinet shops or other companies that have projects requiring point to point drilling will see a substantial decrease in job times. This is primarily due to the high accelerations. Customers with longer machines will also see a significant benefit with the high-speed rapid traverse moves.

MultiCam Options

Tool Changer Options

MultiCam's automatic tool changing systems have many special features such as an eight position rotary Carousel, and automatic tool length compensation with touch probe to automatically calibrate and store tool length offsets. To read and view more ATC (Automatic Tool Changer) options clink on the link below.

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General Options

MultiCam has added options to make your specific machine work more efficiently such as the bar code scanner, Rapid Shape template digitizer, 3D laser automatic surface scanner, auto misting unit, engraving spindle, and the vinyl knife. To view and to learn more about the added options click on the link below.

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Dust Collector Options

MultiCam offers three different dust collecting options to meet the customers specialized needs. To learn about the different methods or to view the different dust collecting options click on the link below.

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Collet Spindle Options

The Colombo 2, 4, 7.5 and 10 HP spindles are excellent general-purpose spindles. Most spindles have electric cooling fans, which give full cooling at both low and high spindle speeds. The bottom pair of angular contact bearings are supported in a cast iron end bell.

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Vacuum Options

The vacuum systems available from MultiCam have been developed through years of testing and trial. Because many applications require different hold down techniques, the standard systems offered meet a wide range of demands. All MultiCam systems feature solid phenolic working surfaces. The phenolic is gridded on a standard pattern with .5" grooves on 2" centers. Ports and optional valving arrangements vary with the size and type of system.

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Drilling Options

Multicam offers a couple options when selecting your drilling needs. The 32 mm Gang drill has added features such as a full rotation capability for nested sheet applications and the Electric/ Pneumatic drill adds up to 2 additional drills to the MultiCam for added production efficiency. To see more drilling options please click the link below.

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** All Specs are Subject to Change

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