Description
Step into a new dimension of CNC machining with the Zicar CR1325X Rotary Axis CNC Router. Designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this machine transforms your workshop’s capabilities, allowing you to create intricate designs on cylindrical or irregular workpieces that traditional 3-axis machines cannot handle. The CR1325X is specifically engineered with a robust rotary attachment, making it your ideal solution for advanced 4-axis operations.
Understanding the Rotary Axis CNC Router (Indexable 4th Axis)
A Rotary Axis CNC Router, often referred to as a 4th Axis CNC Router, adds a critical dimension to your machining process. Unlike standard 3-axis machines that operate solely on flat surfaces, the CR1325X incorporates a rotary attachment (the A-axis). This setup allows the machine to:
- Rotate the Workpiece: The A-axis rotates your material (like a cylinder or a sculpture) to a specific angle.
- Lock in Position: Once at the desired angle, the rotary axis locks the workpiece securely.
- 3-Axis Machining on Fixed Faces: The cutting tool then performs operations using the standard X, Y, and Z axes on that newly presented face.
This indexable 4th axis functionality means you can machine multiple sides or complex curvatures of a part without manual repositioning, ensuring perfect alignment and precision across all faces. The rotary attachment is typically mounted on the machine’s bed, providing a specialized area for this type of work, often removable to allow for flat material processing when needed.
3-Axis CNC Router |
Rotary Axis CNC Router (4th Axis) |
Key Advantages of the Zicar CR1325X Rotary Axis CNC Router
- Expanded Versatility: Go beyond flat sheet processing to create complex 3D shapes, cylindrical engravings, and intricate reliefs on round or irregularly shaped materials.
- Unmatched Precision: Automated indexing eliminates human error associated with manual repositioning, ensuring superior accuracy and consistency across all facets of your workpiece.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Automate multi-sided machining operations, drastically reducing setup times and increasing throughput for complex projects.
- Optimized Material Use: Efficiently carve and engrave cylindrical blanks, minimizing material waste.
- Robust Construction: Built on the reliable CR1325 platform, ensuring durability and stable performance even with complex rotary operations.
Ideal Applications for the CR1325X Rotary Axis CNC Router
- 3D Carving: Perfect for creating intricate designs on cylindrical objects like table legs, staircase balusters, pillars, and columns.
- Sculptures & Busts: Produce detailed 3D sculptures from various materials.
- Engraving on Curved Surfaces: Precisely engrave text, logos, or patterns onto bottles, pipes, or other rounded items.
- Mold Making: Create complex 3D molds for casting or thermoforming.
- Musical Instruments: Fabricate specific components requiring rotational carving.
- Prototyping: Develop prototypes with multi-sided features.
Machine in Working
Specification
| X Working Area | 1300mm |
| Y Working Area | 2500mm |
| Z Working Area | 200mm |
| Traveling Positioning Accuracy | ±0.05mm> |
| Repositioning Positioning Accuracy | ±0.05mm |
| Table Surface | T-slot working table |
| Body structure | Steel structure |
| X,Y ,Z Structure | German gear wheel for XY axis,Taiwan TBI ball screw for Z axis |
| Max. Power Consumption(Without spindle) | 1.84KW |
| Max. Rapid Travel Rate | 45000mm/min |
| Max. Working Speed | 25000mm/min |
| Spindle Power Motor | 6.0KW HQD air Cooling spindle made in China |
| Spindle Speed | 0-18000rpm/min |
| Drive Motor | stepper motors and Leadshine driver |
| Inverter | 7.5KW inverter |
| Command | G-code*.u00*.mmg*.plt |
| Working voltage | 380V 50HZ 3phase |
| Control System | DSP A18 |
| Guide rail | 20mm square guide rail for XYZ axis; |
| Oiling system | Manually oiling |
| Software | JD |
| Control cabinet | Independence cabinet |
| Packing size (plywood packed) | 3300*2200*1850mm |
| NW/GW | 1200KGS/1600KGS |
| Applicable material | Wood,plywood,acrylic,metal,aluminum,brass,glass etc |













