About This Machine:
This is ShopBot’s flagship PRS Alpha platform — a closed-loop, rack-and-pinion CNC router built for serious production work. Ours features a 4HP spindle upgrade delivering more power and cleaner cuts in demanding materials than the stock 2.2HP unit. Built for all-day, every-day operation cutting wood, plastic, foam, and aluminum with precision.
Specifications
Model ARM98AC-T7.2 — PRSalpha 96-48-6
Cutting Area 103″ × 49″ × 8″ (X × Y × Z)
Spindle 4HP (upgraded from stock 2.2HP)
Max Cut Speed 720 inches per minute
Max Rapid Speed 1,800 inches per minute
Positional Resolution 0.0004″ step resolution
Drive System Rack-and-pinion, closed-loop on all axes
Rails Precision linear rail on Y & Z; hardened steel on X
Control Box Sealed industrial UL-certified
Safety Emergency stop, spindle interlock pendant, Z-zero touch plate
Software ShopBot control software + Vectric VCarve Pro included
Electrical 120VAC 15A (motors); 220V single phase (spindle)
Features & Inclusions
• Closed-loop motor system with real-time feedback on all axes — eliminates position loss
• Low-backlash, tapered-hob gear heads on all drive motors for consistent torque at high speeds
• Precision linear rail and bearings on Y-axis and Z-axis for smooth motion
• Dust skirt ready to connect to your dust collector
• Shipped as four ready-to-assemble modules (already assembled)
• ShopBot control software included
• Vectric VCarve Pro CAD/CAM software included w/2 monitors & Dock
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