PANTHER1530 1.5 × 3m Ball Screw CNC Router – MASSO G3 Controller
The CNC Basix PANTHER1530 is a long-working-area ball screw CNC machine and CNC router equipped with a MASSO G3 CNC controller. Designed for workshops, production work, woodworking, signage, engraving, plastics, acrylic, PCB work and selected aluminium applications, the PANTHER1530 combines ball screw drive systems, linear rails and closed-loop stepper motors in a robust CNC machine platform.
With a machine footprint of approximately 1520 × 2985 mm and a 1240 × 2740 × 200 mm working area, the PANTHER1530 provides an extended CNC cutting area for customers requiring more working length than the smaller PANTHER machines.
The machine uses HGR15 linear rails and SFU1605 ball screws on the X, Y and Z axes. Dual Y-axis motors drive the gantry, while four NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors provide the configured motion system.
The standard machine is supplied with a Makita RT0700C 700 W router, MASSO G3 CNC controller, automatic homing and auto squaring. Optional spindle upgrades are available for applications requiring increased cutting capability.
1240 × 2740 mm CNC Working Area
The PANTHER1530 provides a 1240 × 2740 mm working area with 200 mm of Z-axis travel.
The long working area makes the machine suitable for longer boards, panels, components and workpieces used in woodworking, signage, furniture manufacturing, plastics, acrylic and other CNC applications.
The open-ended machine design also allows longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the material can be repositioned during machining.
The 1240 mm working width is narrower than a standard 1830 mm-wide sheet, so the PANTHER1530 is not designed to process a full 1830 × 2750 mm sheet in a single setup.
Ball Screw CNC Drive System
The PANTHER1530 uses SFU1605 ball screws on the X, Y and Z axes together with HGR15 linear rail systems.
The Y axis uses dual motors to drive the gantry.
The combination of ball screws and linear rails provides controlled movement for CNC routing, machining and engraving applications.
Closed-Loop Stepper Motors
The PANTHER1530 is equipped with four NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors rated at 4.5 Nm.
Four closed-loop motion controllers are included in the machine configuration.
The machine also uses seven proximity sensors for axis homing and limit protection.
Automatic homing and auto squaring are included in the machine configuration.
MASSO G3 CNC Controller
The PANTHER1530 MASSO version is equipped with the MASSO G3 CNC controller.
MASSO G3 is an integrated CNC control system designed to operate the machine independently of a PC-based motion controller.
The controller integrates CNC hardware and software for machine control and can be configured for router, mill, plasma and other CNC applications.
MASSO G3 provides built-in Wi-Fi connectivity through MASSO-Link, allowing PC connectivity for machine monitoring and G-code transfer.
The controller also provides a toolpath display, four USB ports, direct spindle control and MPG handwheel support.
700W Makita Router
The standard PANTHER1530 is supplied with a Makita RT0700C 700 W router.
The router has manual speed control between 12,000 and 30,000 RPM.
A 65 mm router mount is supplied for the standard Makita RT0700C configuration.
Optional spindle upgrades are available, including:
- 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
- 1.5 kW water-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW water-cooled spindle
- 3 kW air-cooled spindle
- 3 kW water-cooled spindle
CNC Machine Specifications
- Machine footprint: approximately 1520 × 2985 mm
- Working area: 1240 × 2740 × 200 mm
- Z-axis travel: 200 mm
- Stated cutting depth: up to 100 mm depending on tooling
- X axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU1605 ball screw
- Y axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU1605 ball screw
- Z axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU1605 ball screw
- Y axis: dual motors
- Motors: 4 × NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors
- Motor torque: 4.5 Nm
- Motion controllers: 4 × closed-loop motion controllers
- Router: Makita RT0700C 700 W
- Router speed: 12,000–30,000 RPM
- Maximum jog rate: 2,000–6,000 mm/min
- Maximum feed rate: 1,000–6,000 mm/min
- Controller: MASSO G3 CNC Controller
- Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi via MASSO-Link
- USB: 4 USB ports
- Configured resolution: less than 0.1 mm
- Automatic homing
- Automatic squaring
- Emergency stop
- Seven proximity sensors
- MDF wasteboard and fastening clamps included
Materials & Applications
Depending on the tooling, router or spindle configuration and material, the PANTHER1530 can be used for:
- MDF cutting
- Wood cutting
- Plywood cutting
- Acrylic and perspex cutting
- Plastic machining
- PCB work
- Aluminium machining with the appropriate configuration
- Sign making
- Engraving
- Prototyping
- Furniture components
- Cabinet components
- Production components
- Panel processing
- Long-panel processing
- General CNC routing
CNC Software
The PANTHER1530 MASSO can be used with CNC design and CAM software capable of generating compatible G-code.
Easel
Easel can be used for designing and preparing CNC cutting and engraving jobs. A 30-day free trial is available. Subscription pricing is subject to change.
Vectric
Vectric CNC design and CAM software can be used as an alternative for preparing CNC jobs. Basic training is available at additional cost.
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 can be used for CNC design and CAM workflows, including more advanced machining operations. Basic training is available at additional cost.
Machine Requirements
The MASSO G3 controller operates the CNC machine independently of a PC-based motion controller.
A personal computer or laptop can be used for CNC design and CAM software and for generating G-code files.
Requirements include:
- Personal computer or laptop
- CNC design and CAM software
- Suitable G-code files
- LAN connection for PC connectivity where required
- 230V electrical supply
Optional Upgrades
The PANTHER1530 can be configured with additional options depending on the required application.
Spindle Upgrades
Available spindle upgrades include:
- 1.5 kW air-cooled spindle
- 1.5 kW water-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle
- 2.2 kW water-cooled spindle
- 3 kW air-cooled spindle
- 3 kW water-cooled spindle
Table Options
Optional square-tubing machine tables are available in different sizes to suit different machine configurations and applications.
Laser Upgrades
Optional laser configurations are also available, including selected diode laser and AlgoLaser configurations.
PANTHER Ball Screw CNC Range
The PANTHER range is CNC Basix's ball screw CNC machine range, designed for customers requiring ball screw drive systems, linear rails and controlled CNC movement.
The range includes different machine sizes and controller configurations to suit different workshop and production requirements.
The PANTHER1530 provides a 1240 × 2740 mm working area and is designed for customers requiring a long CNC working area while maintaining a 1.5 m machine width.
For customers requiring a full 1830 × 2750 mm sheet working area without repositioning, a machine with sufficient working width should be selected.