CNC Routers

4-Axis CNC Routers

4-axis CNC routers with a swivel or rotary axis for angled faces, side walls and cylinders in one setup. $21,600 – $40,100 typical factory range.

How a 4-axis CNC router reaches angled faces

A 4-axis CNC router adds a swivel or rotary axis so the spindle reaches angled faces, side walls, undercuts and cylinders a flat 3-axis nest cannot finish in one clamp. Furniture arms, mouldings, lock-face pockets, yacht plugs and shaped joinery are the usual parts.

The fourth axis is typically a swivelling spindle on the head (A/C-axis), not a second simultaneous rotary like 5-axis. Export 1325 cells often run Syntec keypad CNC, closed-loop AC servos and a rear linear ATC magazine so roughing and finishing bits change without leaving the table.

Flat multi-tool sheet work stays on ATC CNC routers; full-sheet kitchen nests on cabinet CNC routers. Step up to 5-axis CNC routers only when the head must tilt on two rotary axes at once.

1 model

IMCR-4A1325

IMCR-4A1325

$21,600 – $40,100

  • Working Area 1300 × 2500 mm (4×8 ft sheet)
  • Spindle Air-cooled Automatic Tool Changer Spindle · 9 kW (12.1 hp)

IMCR-4A1325 is our 1325 4-axis CNC with a swivelling spindle for angled and side-face work on a 1300×2500 table.

What are you looking for?

Before purchasing a CNC or woodworking machine, defining your core production goals is essential. Are you launching a new workshop or expanding an industrial factory? What materials will you process—wood, composite panels, acrylic, or metal? Is your primary focus nesting, carving, edge banding, or laser cutting? Once your application and budget are defined, selecting the right machine becomes straightforward. IndexMACH provides complete support—including machine specifications, application demos, pricing, and software documentation. You can also submit your custom requirements below for a tailored configuration.

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Product details

4-Axis CNC Routers

$21,600 – $40,100 typical factory range

What a 4-axis CNC router does on the floor

A 4-axis CNC router keeps the part in one clamp while the spindle swivels to reach angled faces, side walls and undercuts. That is the usual step when flipping the workpiece onto a second fixture costs more than the cut itself — furniture arms, mold plugs, stile lock pockets and shaped joinery.

The current 1325 machine in this series is the IMCR-4A1325, a 4×8 cell with a swivelling ATC spindle and a rear linear 12-tool magazine. Further models keep the same 4th-axis idea on other bed sizes.

4-Axis CNC Routers Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Working Area1300 × 2500 mm (4×8 ft sheet)
Max. Workpiece Height600 mm (23.6 in)
Spindle TypeAir-cooled Automatic Tool Changer Spindle
Spindle Power9 kW (12.1 hp)
Spindle Speed0 - 24,000 rpm
Tool Magazine TypeRear linear ATC
Tool Capacity12 PC
Control SystemSyntec
Drive Motors & ServosDelta AC Servo Motors & Drives
Vacuum ZonesZoned vacuum table
Operating Voltage380V / 3 Phase, 50/60Hz (Optional 220V/480V)
ApplicationsFurniture / millwork / Marine / composites molds / Doors / cabinet frames
MaterialsSolid wood / MDF / engineered board / PU foam / epoxy tooling board

Values are the unique figures from the catalog models in this family. A single machine page has that build's exact sheet.

How to choose a 4-axis CNC router

This series owns the swivel / rotary 4th axis — not the family CNC router overview, and not simultaneous dual-rotary 5-axis.

Who this series is for — and who it is not

Buy this series if parts need angled or side-face machining in one setup: millwork and furniture, marine and composite molds, door lock and hardware holes on the stile, stairs and cylinders.

Do not start here if almost every week is flat multi-tool sheet work — that is ATC CNC routers. Kitchen and wardrobe carcass nests stay on cabinet CNC routers. True simultaneous multi-face curves that need two rotary axes belong on 5-axis CNC routers.

How it sits next to 5-axis

5-axis CNC routers tilt the head on two rotary axes plus X/Y/Z. This series uses one rotary (swivel head or table rotary). If CAM only needs A-axis tilt for side walls and molds, stay here — do not buy 5-axis for a 4-axis job.

How to size the table and magazine

  • Table: 1325 (1300 × 2500 mm / 4×8 ft) for standard furniture, door and mold blanks. Step to 1530 / 2030 when the plug or sheet is wider.
  • Magazine: rear linear ATC is common on the 1325 cell (12 tools on the IMCR-4A1325). Count tools in one real program, then add spare pockets.
  • Hold-down: zoned vacuum for sheets; fixtures for tall arms and mold plugs so open faces do not lose suction.

What to send for a layout

Send typical parts (photos or STEP), material, whether the 4th axis is head-swivel or table-rotary, tool list, and plant voltage. Request a quote, or browse installed machines.

4-Axis CNC Routers Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does the 4th axis add on a CNC router?

A swivelling or rotary axis lets the tool approach the workpiece at an angle — side faces, undercuts and cylinders a fixed 3-axis head cannot reach — so complex parts need fewer setups.

4-axis versus 5-axis — which do we buy?

Buy 4-axis CNC routers when one rotary (swivel or table rotary) is enough for angled faces and molds. Step to 5-axis CNC routers only when the head must tilt on two rotary axes at the same time.

How is this different from an ATC CNC router?

ATC CNC routers change tools mid-program on flat sheet work. This series owns the swivel / rotary 4th axis for angled and side-face work. Many 4-axis cells also ship with a linear ATC magazine — the axis, not the magazine, is why you open this page.

What jobs fit a 4-axis CNC router?

Chair arms and mouldings, yacht and boat mold carving, door lock mortises and stile hardware holes, stairs and shaped joinery. Full-sheet kitchen nests stay on cabinet CNC routers.

What is the current 1325 model in this series?

The IMCR-4A1325 — 1300×2500 mm (4×8 ft) table, swivelling ATC spindle, rear linear 12-tool magazine, Syntec keypad CNC and Delta AC servos. Larger beds share the same 4-axis layout.

Syntec touch screen or keypad?

The IMCR-4A1325 ships with a Syntec keypad operator panel (not a touch-screen pendant). We match the post-processor to your CAM at commissioning.

Do we still need a separate lock-hole machine?

For mixed angled work plus occasional lock pockets, this series is enough. Dedicated high-volume lock-hole lines belong on CNC door lock hole mortising.

How much does a 4-axis CNC router cost?

Price follows spindle, magazine, control and voltage. See the published range on IMCR-4A1325, or request a quote with part photos and plant voltage.

What voltage and lead time should we plan for?

Standard export is 380 V three-phase (220 V / 480 V on request). A standard 1325 usually ships in 15–30 working days after order confirmation; custom bed or voltage adds time. Layout, commissioning and operator training are included.

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