PRSalpha CNC Routers

ShopBot PRSalpha CNCs are our heavily used and proven professional CNC routers.  With rapid transit speeds of 1,500 inches per minute and cutting speeds of up to 600 inches per minute, PRSalpha CNC tools provide full production performance with ShopBot's orientation to ease of use, configurability and affordability.  Where production speed is important, a PRSalpha is the tool.  These ShopBot CNCs utilize the advanced technology of Vexta alphaStep motors, hybrids with the quick motion and speed advantages of stepper motors and the feedback advantages of servos - providing high-performance CNC cutting, drilling, carving and machining.

ShopBot PRSalpha Features     ● Fast, closed-loop Vexta alphaStep motors - fitted with        low-backlash, tapered-hob gearheads on all three        axes (two on the X axis) that monitor the motor shaft        to detect and correct any loss of synchronicity between        signal and motion     ● Precision bearings and hardened steel rails on each axis     ● Rack-and-pinion power transmission on each axis     ● Cutting speeds of up to 600 inches per minute (depending        on cutting bit and material) and rapid transit speeds of       1,500 inches per minute     ● Step resolution of .0004"     ● Positional accuracy of +/- .002"     ● Sealed Industrial Control Box     ● Included Z-zero Plate & XY Proximity Switches     ● Dust Skirt ready to connect to your dust collector     ● ShopBot Control System software to run your CNC     ● ShopBot PartWorks Suite for easy part design and toolpathing     ● Shipped as four easy-to-assemble modules     ● ShopBot's Free Tech Support and User Forum     ● ShopBot Two-year warranty

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ShopBot PRSalpha Dimensions and Prices (popular sizes)

(Cutting Area and Footprint measurements are indicated in model on left)

	Model	Nominal Cutting Area* (green outline at left)	Total Movement Area* (red outline at left)	Footprint (black arrows at left)	Price
	PRSalpha 48-48	48" x 48" x 6" 1.22m x 1.22m x .20m	54" x 50" x 8" 1.37m x 1.27m x .20m	72" x 79" x 68" 1.83m x 1.94m x 1.73m	$15,195
	PRSalpha 96-60	96"x 60"x 6" 2.44m x 1.52m x .20m	102" x 62" x 8" 2.59m x 1.57m x .20m	120" x 91" x 68" 3.05m x 2.31m x 1.73m	$18,195
	PRSalpha 120-60	120" x 60" x 6" 3.05m x 1.52m x .20m	126" x 62" x 8" 3.20m x 1.57m x .20m	144" x 91" x 68" 3.66m x 2.31m x 1.73m	$20,695
	PRSalpha 144-60	144" x 60" x 6" 3.66m x 1.52m x .20m	150" x 62" x 8" 3.81m x 1.57m x .20m	168" x 91" x 68" 4.27m x 2.31m x 1.73m	$23,895
*Nominal Cutting area and Total Movement Area refer to the areas that can be covered using a single z-axis. **The designation of system indicates that the machines are sold as total CNC automation solutions, including tool and table.

ShopBot PRSalpha CNC Systems with Accessories

We've put together some suggested basic systems of CNC Tool and Table, as well as accessories useful in getting you quickly into production with CNC.  [See suggested systems]

Custom Sizes and Special Applications

In addition to our standard size tools, we can build your PRSalpha ShopBot to any dimension up to 10' by 30' and with plunge depths up to 24 inches.  Dual Z options with two Z axes on the main gantry are available.  We also have considerable experience in adapting ShopBots to specialized production needs [see Manufacturing and Construction applications] and currently provide modified ShopBots and ShopBot Control systems to other manufacturers for use in specialty products.  .  Please check with us on design, pricing and delivery of custom products.

Before Placing Your Order

Electrical -- You will need to know about the electrical service to your shop before ordering because ShopBot Control Boxes and accessories such as routers/spindles and vacuum pumps are configured for specific types of service. [Basic electrical hook-ups for PRSalpha ShopBots (note these hookups are not for PRSstandard) see International Support, below, for PRSalpha hook-ups for other countries.] PRSalpha Control Boxes must be wired to your electrical service by a licensed electrician.
 

Router or Spindle -- Control Boxes are also configured for either router or spindle. So you will need to specify your choice at the time you order your ShopBot. Give us a call for help with this decision [and see Router vs Spindle].

 

 

Computer Requirements -- You need a PC with an available USB port that is running Windows XP Pro or Vista Business or higher (64 bit systems are not supported) . At minimum: Pentium 800 MHz, 512M RAM, Graphics display 1024x768 for the shop (this resolution optimally uses screen).  For your design computer (if you use a separate computer), a resolution of 1280 x 1024 or higher will work well.  If your shop computer will not be networked, an additional USB port for transferring files using USB memory stick is very useful.
 

Shipping -- ShopBots are shipped as four modules (Table, X rails, X car, Y-Z car) ready for straightforward set up. Shipments are crated and banded onto a single pallet and ShopBot will arrange shipment by truck to your shop or facility. International -- We sell and ship ShopBots internationally and manufacture them configured to local requirements. Please see our International Support page where a number of issues related to international use, sales, shipping, installation, and support are reviewed.

ShopBot Price List

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