KOMO VR1005TT Mach III Dual Table CNC Router

***Manufacturer's Information:

From the manufacturer and web:

The 2001 KOMO VR1005TT Mach III is a heavy-duty, industrial-grade, fixed-gantry 3-axis CNC router built primarily for high-speed woodworking, plastics, and non-ferrous metal machining. The "TT" in the model designation stands for Twin Table, meaning it features two independent moving tables designed for high-throughput pendulum processing.

Specifications:

- Machine Configuration: Twin moving tables with a fixed gantry.
- Table Size: Two 5' x 5' (60" x 60") precision-machined aluminum tables. These can typically be locked together to act as a single large 5' x 10' (120" x 60") working surface.
- Axis Travel: Approximately 162" on the X-axis, 87" on the Y-axis, and 8" of programmable Z-axis travel.
- Spindle Setup: Dual independent routing heads. Depending on the specific factory configuration or subsequent retrofits, they generally featured two 12 HP spindles or an upgraded single/dual 18 HP four-pole fan-cooled spindle configuration capable of up to 24,000 RPM.
- Tool Changer: Equipped with automatic tool changers (ATC). Standard models from this era utilized either an 8-position ride-along carousel per head or a 12-to-15 position ATC.CNC
- Control Unit: Most 2001 builds were shipped with the highly reliable GE Fanuc 18i-M controller or an integrated Siemens control system.
- Drive & Motion: High-performance servo systems driving precision ball screws on all axes, riding on heavy-duty THK linear guides and bearings.

Strengths:

- Pendulum Processing: The dual-table system allows operators to unload and load material on one table while the router actively cuts on the other table, virtually eliminating downtime.
- Rigid Construction: KOMO’s signature heavy steel gantry and base absorb vibrations exceptionally well, resulting in highly accurate finishes and long tool life during continuous 3-shift factory operation.