Published 07/23/2025

Thermwood Five-Axis Features High Clearance for Large Parts

The Max5 large-scale five-axis CNC machine is well suited for producing large components for the aerospace, marine, automotive and construction industries.

Edited by: Chris Pasion

Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Source: Thermwood Corp.

Thermwood Corp.’s large-scale five-axis CNC machine, the Thermwood Max5, is engineered for industries that require size, strength and precision.

Designed to tackle demanding machining applications, the Max5 is well suited for producing large components for the aerospace, marine, automotive and construction industries. From massive molds to complex structural elements, the Max5 is designed to provide power, precision and durability.

Key features of the Thermwood Max5 include:

9-ft. vertical Z-axis clearance
Widths of either 10' or 15', with lengths available up to 60'
Powerful 17 hp liquid-cooled spindle
Standard six-position automatic tool changer, expandable up to 18 positions
High-tolerance automatic tool length and diameter measurement
Automatic lubrication system for reduced maintenance
Thermwood’s advanced SuperControl with Smart Router Technology
Indexing speeds up to 2,100 ipm
Stress-relieved, engineered steel gantry and vertical support columns
Precision-machined internal steel bracing for maximum rigidity
Optional floating aluminum worktable with drilled and tapped surface.

The Max5 is a heavy-duty, high-clearance five-axis CNC router built to perform in the extreme machining environments. Using advanced 3D modeling and finite element analysis (FEA), the Max5 is structurally optimized to maintain peak performance even during complex, high-stress, multiaxis operations.

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