Q-SERIES
High-Speed CNC Machining of a wide range of materials
Table Size
The Q-Series provides 5-axis high-speed trimming of complex composites, thermoformed plastic, foam board, wood, aluminum, carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other advanced materials. It offers a large work volume for machining molds, prototypes, and complex composite or thermoformed plastic parts. The full enclosure contains debris and isolates the operator from the machining zone and airborne particles. The side panels are removable to accommodate oversized parts.
STANDARD:
12HP
SPINDLE
20,000+
RPM
12
TOOL CAPACITY
(Larger capacity tool changers optional)
40"
Z-STROKE
UPGRADES:
15, 17, 24HP
SPINDLE
6-8 Pos.
RIDE-ALONG RACK
2ND
TOOL CHANGER
| MODEL | F144Q |
|---|---|
| Table Size: X | 144 |
| Table Size: Y | 60 |
| Machine Size: L | 257 |
| Machine Size: W | 142 |
| Machine Size: H | 178 |
| Vacuum Zones (standard #) | 2 |
| MODEL | F144Q |
|---|---|
| Table Size: X | 3657 |
| Table Size: Y | 1524 |
| Machine Size: L | 6528 |
| Machine Size: W | 3607 |
| Machine Size: H | 4521 |
| Vacuum Zones (standard #) | 2 |
Customize the Q-Series 5-Axis machine with accessories. Here you’ll find ways to increase your productivity. Select your tool lubrication, eliminate measuring errors with automatic tool measurement systems, and more.
C-AXIS
With a C-Axis (aka 4th axis), you can machine at an angle, including on the sides of your material, to create complex contours (such as helixes), otherwise not possible with a 3-axis machine. This comes standard on a 5-axis machine.
CONTINUOUS C-AXIS
With continuous C-Axis, a 5-axis machine gets unrestricted rotational movement of the C-axis. Without this option, a traditional 5-axis spindle has to unwind itself after a set amount of rotation.
AIR BLAST
Bursts of air keep tools cool and remove debris and chips from the cut without the need for coolant.
ATLM SYSTEM (METROL)
Precisely measures the length of your tool and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls.
ATLM SYSTEM: TS27R (RENISHAW)
Precisely measures the length and diameter of your tool and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls. It also detects if a tool is broken.
ATLM: NC4 (RENISHAW)
Precisely measures the length and diameter of your tool, without contact, and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls. It also detects if a tool is broken. NC4 is application dependent; table constraints may apply.
AUTOMATIC GREASE LUBRICATION
Automatically greases your tools, bearings, and ball screws at regular intervals.
GREASE DRIP PANS
Drip pans (a.k.a. trays) catch excess lubrication that might otherwise cause contamination or other hazards.
VOLUMETRIC LASER COMPENSATION
With volumetric laser compensation, machining tools are automatically calibrated and the machine makes any necessary adjustments.
Note: Depending on your machine, C.R. Onsrud sends out a third-party A2LA-accredited company to your facility to perform volumetric compensation.
Dust management systems connected to appropriate dust collection systems capture chips, dust, and other airborne particles that would otherwise be harmful to humans and the machining environment. We offer dust management systems that are geared toward the materials you’re machining and your production environment.
BELLOWS ON X, Y, Z
Bellows (covers) keep abrasive materials out of your motion-controlled components.
AIR KNIFE
Engineered especially for fine or coarse chips (e.g., hard composites, fiber cement, metal, etc.), programmable air knives clear harmful debris from your linear guides.
FULL ENCLOSURE WITH OR WITHOUT A ROOF
A fully enclosed machine contains debris, reduces noise levels, protects your electronics and mechanical drives from both wet and dry machining, and safely isolates the operator from the machining zone and airborne particles.
RETRACTABLE BELLOWS ROOFING SYSTEM
A bellow roof covers the top section of your machining mill to completely enclose it and contain debris. It can retract to give unobstructed access to a forklift or overhead crane and it can adjust with the movement of your spindle or gantry.
MANUAL SLIDING DOORS
These doors are manually controlled by you for access to the machine’s enclosure. For safety purposes, the doors should be closed when the machine is in operation.
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS
These doors are activated and controlled by PMC servo motors. For safety purposes, the machine is placed in a feed hold state if the doors are not properly closed.
CHIP PANS
Located beneath the machine’s vacuum table, chip pans collect dust and debris from the work environment. These can be manually cleaned or integrated with a dust collection system.
ENCLOSURE DUST COLLECTION PORTS
Dust collection ports are integrated with your vacuum system to move dust and debris away from the work area.
CENTER PARTITION
With the partition in place, the machine is split into two separate zones, so you can safely load/unload parts in the unused zone. Pivot the partition against the wall and the machine resumes operation across the entire table.
LASER SAFETY SCANNER
The Onsrud Laser Safety Scanner sets an invisible barrier that triggers your machine’s E-Stop when crossed.
SENSING MATS
Sensing mats sense the pressure of an operator or object on them, alerting the machine to turn off.
Automation systems are typically not integrated with the Q-Series (an already highly automated system) except as listed below. If you are looking for material-handling infeed and outfeed systems for panel processing applications, we recommend the T-Series, M-Series, or G-Series. See Automation for more information or contact us. We are happy to discuss options with you.
STANDALONE LABEL PRINTER
This auxiliary equipment can create and affix labels to parts for tracking and identifying parts for use in downstream operations or at the job site.
BARCODE SCANNER
Scan a barcode (machine-readable data) from a document and the machine automatically retrieves the specified program, tooling list, and set-up directions for that job.
ROBOTICS INTEGRATION
Devices are strategically incorporated into your production to automatically perform repetitive tasks, so you and your team can focus on projects that grow your business.
Onsrud Tooling is a direct and easy way to buy high-quality cutting tools at great prices for your Onsrud machine.
Drill Blocks:
Drill Blocks support the simultaneous machining of a set number of holes, evenly spaced with the same or varying diameters. These are not available on a 5-axis machine, but if you’re interested in this capability, see our 3-axis machines.
Aggregates:
Depending on your specific application, the Q-Series 5-axis supports 1000’s of specialty tools to perform specialized functions for unique projects. Not all aggregates work with every machine configuration. We recommend discussing your specific application requirements with our team.
Saw Blades:
Saw Blades attach to a CNC machine to create intricate notches, miter cuts, and straight cuts on up to 5 sides of your material on a 5-axis machine or by outfitting a 3-axis machine with an aggregate. The saw can also be used as a cutoff tool.
Not sure what you need? We’ve got you covered, our knowledgeable staff is on hand to help with your tooling needs.
AGGREGATE RING
The Aggregate Anti-Rotational Retention Ring mounts to the underside of the spindle, giving it the capability to pick up specialized tooling from the Automatic Tool Changer and preventing the aggregate head from rotating during machining.
90° HEAD
A 90° head gives you the capability to perform lateral machining operations on a 3-axis machine.
DUO 90° HEAD
A Duo 90° head gives you the capability to perform lateral machining operations using different tools in opposite directions on a 3-axis machine.
QUAD 90° HEAD
With a Quad 90° head, you’ll easily add lateral machining operations to your 3-axis machine using four tools in each direction.
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE
An adjustable angle head allows you to set the angle at which you want to cut, for up to 5-sided machining on a 3-axis machine.
FLEX ANGLE
With a flex angle head, you can perform horizontal and angular machining operations on a 3-axis machine without having to reposition your workpiece.
MOULDER HEAD
Mill, plane, carve, and bevel, symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes on a 3-axis machine, with the addition of a moulder head aggregate.
OSCILLATING KNIFE
Cut out sharp corners and radii from flexible materials, such as packaging foam, tool foam, plastic, or cardboard with an oscillating knife aggregate.
SMALL DIAMETER SAW BLADE
(up to 6″)
The spindle automatically picks up and returns small diameter saw blades (up to 6″) from the station that is mounted on the machine’s bridge or column.
Note: (Requires a 5-axis machine unless an aggregate is utilized)
DEDICATED AGGREGATE STATION
With a dedicated aggregate station, you can automatically store and retrieve specialty tools (such as saw blades) that are too large or heavy to fit in a standard automatic tool changer.
These devices accurately locate your workpiece in orientation to the table and the tooling. To properly secure your workpieces, it is important to have the correct work-holding device for the material you are cutting. Proper work holding and material positioning ensure precise and efficient machining.
CUSTOM VACUUM ZONES
With custom vacuum zones, you tailor the size and location of vacuum areas for part-holding and can shut off sections of the table to concentrate vacuum to specific zones.
ONSRUD MATRIX GRID TABLE
The Onsrud grid table provides a grid pattern for multiple part-holding options, such as gasketing, vacuum pods, clamps, etc. and is compatible with most third-party products.
CUSTOM / MECHANICAL FIXTURING TABLE
Custom fixturing is adapted to hold irregularly shaped parts or panels that cannot be held by traditional methods.
T-SLOT
The channels of T-Slot tables are used for linear positioning of clamps and vices across the surface of the machine’s table.
LATHE (ROTARY)
With a rotary axis lathe or chuck, your machine operates as a turning center with live tuning. It rotates bar stock and long and skinny components to create chair legs, columns, etc.
REFERENCE (POP-UP) PINS
Reference pins are for quick, reliable, and repeatable placement of your workpieces on your CNC machine.
PROBING
(RENISHAW PROBE)
A part-probing system adjusts the origin of your part prior to machining, performs in-process QC for tight tolerance applications, and performs post-machining QC to approve or reject a part before it is taken out of its work holding.
LASER PATTERN PROJECTION SYSTEM
Without touching the material, a Laser Pattern Projection Alignment System provides true to scale patterns of one or several aligned or nested objects, transferred from CAD software onto the CNC table.
Note: This option is common for high-mix shops and when using vacuum pods.
VISION RECOGNITION (FIDUCIAL)
A fiducial vision recognition system scans for reference points to identify a sheet’s position. The program and tool paths automatically adjust to the position.
Note: This option is common in the signmaking industry where sheets are otherwise difficult to align perfectly.
PENDULUM MODE
TABLE READY & RESUME BUTTONS
Quickly restart (resume) paused programs and prepare (ready) the machine to start immediately after a process is complete.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Here are some of the industries that have often purchased a Q-Series 5-Axis CNC machine. If your industry is not listed, the Q-Series may still be the right choice for your shop as it depends on your specific application. Please contact us if you would like help determining if the Q-Series 5-Axis is the right machine for you.
Aerospace
Automotive
Composites
Military & Defense
PATTERNS & MOLDS
From engine components to tail boom structures, landing gear, fuselages, and much more, produce reliably fitting components, quickly, and to your exact specifications.
AUTOMOTIVE
Expand, modernize, or customize your existing automotive product line by automating manual processes and increasing your shop’s capacity.
Machining composites can be tough — Onsrud makes it easy with machinery engineered to handle harsh, dirty machining environments and the unique characteristics of composites.
Gain fast, consistently accurate results that comply with the tolerances set by government regulations and that meet, if not exceed, your high standards.
Onsrud CNC machinery performs quick and accurate cuts, angle cuts, undercuts, and finishes, eliminating the need for multi-part molds and handwork.
Built for
Efficiency
The Q-Series’ rigid, steel frame construction and powerful spindle gives you accurate cuts at fast speeds as it powers through composites, carbon fiber, plastics, aluminum, foam, and a high-mix of materials. Using the intuitive standard FANUC® interface or Onsrud’s user-friendly, touchscreen interface, create everyday items, such as plastic chairs and ornate architectural structures, to not-so-everyday items, such as race card molds, complex satellite components, and foam Statues of Liberty.
These are just some of the reasons the Q-Series is the #1 Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina!
Built with
Pride
We pride ourselves on building durable, American-made machinery that has given rise to generations of creative and innovative manufacturers around the globe.
Our machines are proven to be durable and consistently reliable. We use precision-welded steel for every base, column, bridge, and gantry. To ensure quality, all our machines are designed, fabricated, machined, stress-relieved, painted, assembled, and shipped from our factory in Troutman, NC, and backed by our world-class service and support.
Built
for You
Popular with the Q-Series are our devices that automatically enter offset values, eliminating measuring and input errors. If your application requires tight tolerances, we recommend laser compensation and a part-probing system that accepts or rejects a part before it is taken out of the work holding (reducing scrap parts).
Contact us to discuss the best options that will help you meet your production goals, and let us build a machine that is right for you.