PANTHER1515 1.5 × 1.5m Ball Screw CNC Router – MASSO G3 Controller
The CNC Basix PANTHER1515 is a mid-size 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 PANTHER1515 combines ball screw drive systems, linear rails and closed-loop stepper motors in a practical CNC machine platform.
With a machine footprint of approximately 1520 × 1480 mm and a 1240 × 1240 × 200 mm working area, the PANTHER1515 provides a larger working area than the compact PANTHER1010 while maintaining a practical footprint for workshops and production environments.
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 × 1240 mm CNC Working Area
The PANTHER1515 provides a 1240 × 1240 mm working area with 200 mm of Z-axis travel.
The working area is suitable for a variety of CNC routing, cutting and engraving applications, including woodworking, signage, furniture components, plastics, acrylic and selected aluminium machining with the appropriate tooling and configuration.
The open-ended machine design also allows longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the material can be repositioned during machining.
Ball Screw CNC Drive System
The PANTHER1515 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 PANTHER1515 is equipped with four NEMA 34 closed-loop stepper motors rated at 4.5 Nm.
The machine 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 PANTHER1515 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 operation and supports 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 file transfer.
The controller also provides a toolpath display, four USB ports, direct spindle control and MPG handwheel support.
700W Makita Router
The standard PANTHER1515 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 and 2.2 kW air-cooled or water-cooled spindle kits, as well as other available configurations.
CNC Machine Specifications
- Machine footprint: approximately 1520 × 1480 mm
- Working area: 1240 × 1240 × 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
- Controller: MASSO G3
- 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
- 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 PANTHER1515 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
- General CNC routing
CNC Software
The PANTHER1515 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 PANTHER1515 can be configured with additional options depending on the required application.
Spindle Upgrades
Available spindle configurations 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
- Other available spindle configurations
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 PANTHER1515 provides a 1240 × 1240 mm working area, making it a practical mid-size ball screw CNC router for customers requiring more working area than the PANTHER1010 while retaining a relatively compact machine footprint.