Ironside 5
The Ironside 5 is a five-axis traveling gantry engineered for panel processing and nested-based cabinet manufacturing. Cut woods — like MDF, particle board, laminates, plywood and melamine, as well as phenolics and plastics with speed and accuracy.
Tackle tricky angles, complex curvatures and feature cutouts with the Ironside 5. This five-axis CNC machine with an articulating head and taller Z-axis offers the precision you need for highly detailed, drilling and trimming applications.
Whether you’re cutting holes in electrical enclosures, drilling and trimming composite panels or any other component with tight tolerances, the Ironside 5 handles your specs with accuracy.
The tool changer sits at the base of the bridge for increased control over your processes.
All Ironside 5 machines have upgraded 31i-B5 FANUC controls for improved accuracy and linear encoders for direct feedback. Dual zone tables are also available to increase your throughput.
Every Northwood CNC machine features precision FANUC servo controls, automatic oil lubrication, a year-long subscription to Northwood LIVE and lifetime service and support from U.S.-based technicians.
Controls
FANUC 31iB5 Plus with Alpha iD servo system
Table size (inches)
49 x 97, 61 x 121, 61 x 145, custom
Table orientations
Narrow
Table options
Single or multiple vacuum zones, 3-standard automatic part location stops (additional available)
Spindle power (2-axis heads)
| Option A | head with 18 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B1 | head with 15 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B2 | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B3 | head with 42 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C1 | head with 7 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C2 | head with 11 kW liquid cooled |
| Option D | head with 50 kW liquid cooled |
| Option E | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option F | head with 20 kW liquid cooled |
Spindle mounted fourth axis
A- and C-axis with outboard encoders
Spindle clamp
HSK63F and HSK63A
Automatic tool changer
20 station (standard)
Z-axis travel (inches)
36 (standard), 50 (upgraded) 72 XL (upgraded)
Automatic tool/part probe measurement
Standard Northwood Probe (optional Renishaw, TS27R, NC4 non-contact or RMP400)
Line boring/drill unit
Optional
Vacuum pumps
40 hp Liquid Ring, 10 hp Dry Claw, 25 Dry Claw, 10 hp Rotary Vane, stacked system
Dust collection
Sixth rotary indexer
Tackle tricky angles, complex curvatures and feature cutouts with the Ironside 5. This five-axis CNC machine with an articulating head and taller Z-axis offers the precision you need for highly detailed, drilling and trimming applications.
Whether you’re cutting holes in electrical enclosures, drilling and trimming composite panels or any other component with tight tolerances, the Ironside 5 handles your specs with accuracy.
The tool changer sits at the base of the bridge for increased control over your processes.
All Ironside 5 machines have upgraded 31i-B5 FANUC controls for improved accuracy and linear encoders for direct feedback. Dual zone tables are also available to increase your throughput.
Every Northwood CNC machine features precision FANUC servo controls, automatic oil lubrication, a year-long subscription to Northwood LIVE and lifetime service and support from U.S.-based technicians.
Controls
FANUC 31iB5 Plus with Alpha iD servo system
Table size (inches)
49 x 97, 61 x 121, 61 x 145, custom
Table orientations
Narrow
Table options
Single or multiple vacuum zones, 3-standard automatic part location stops (additional available)
Spindle power (2-axis heads)
| Option A | head with 18 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B1 | head with 15 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B2 | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B3 | head with 42 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C1 | head with 7 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C2 | head with 11 kW liquid cooled |
| Option D | head with 50 kW liquid cooled |
| Option E | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option F | head with 20 kW liquid cooled |
Spindle mounted fourth axis
A- and C-axis with outboard encoders
Spindle clamp
HSK63F and HSK63A
Automatic tool changer
20 station (standard)
Z-axis travel (inches)
36 (standard), 50 (upgraded) 72 XL (upgraded)
Automatic tool/part probe measurement
Standard Northwood Probe (optional Renishaw, TS27R, NC4 non-contact or RMP400)
Line boring/drill unit
Optional
Vacuum pumps
40 hp Liquid Ring, 10 hp Dry Claw, 25 Dry Claw, 10 hp Rotary Vane, stacked system
Dust collection
Sixth rotary indexer
Tackle tricky angles, complex curvatures and feature cutouts with the Ironside 5. This five-axis CNC machine with an articulating head and taller Z-axis offers the precision you need for highly detailed, drilling and trimming applications.
Whether you’re cutting holes in electrical enclosures, drilling and trimming composite panels or any other component with tight tolerances, the Ironside 5 handles your specs with accuracy.
The tool changer sits at the base of the bridge for increased control over your processes.
All Ironside 5 machines have upgraded 31i-B5 FANUC controls for improved accuracy and linear encoders for direct feedback. Dual zone tables are also available to increase your throughput.
Every Northwood CNC machine features precision FANUC servo controls, automatic oil lubrication, a year-long subscription to Northwood LIVE and lifetime service and support from U.S.-based technicians.
Controls
FANUC 31iB5 Plus with Alpha iD servo system
Table size (inches)
49 x 97, 61 x 121, 61 x 145, custom
Table orientations
Narrow
Table options
Single or multiple vacuum zones, 3-standard automatic part location stops (additional available)
Spindle power (2-axis heads)
| Option A | head with 18 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B1 | head with 15 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B2 | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option B3 | head with 42 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C1 | head with 7 kW liquid cooled |
| Option C2 | head with 11 kW liquid cooled |
| Option D | head with 50 kW liquid cooled |
| Option E | head with 25 kW liquid cooled |
| Option F | head with 20 kW liquid cooled |
Spindle mounted fourth axis
A- and C-axis with outboard encoders
Spindle clamp
HSK63F and HSK63A
Automatic tool changer
20 station (standard)
Z-axis travel (inches)
36 (standard), 50 (upgraded) 72 XL (upgraded)
Automatic tool/part probe measurement
Standard Northwood Probe (optional Renishaw, TS27R, NC4 non-contact or RMP400)
Line boring/drill unit
Optional
Vacuum pumps
40 hp Liquid Ring, 10 hp Dry Claw, 25 Dry Claw, 10 hp Rotary Vane, stacked system
Dust collection
Sixth rotary indexer
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