SABER1727 1.7 × 2.7m Rack & Pinion CNC Router – MASSO G3 Controller
The CNC Basix SABER1727 is a mid-size rack & pinion CNC machine and CNC router equipped with a MASSO G3 CNC controller. Designed for workshops, sign makers, furniture manufacturers and production businesses, the SABER1727 provides a 1330 × 2250 mm working area for CNC cutting, routing and engraving of a wide range of suitable materials.
With a 1700 × 2700 mm machine footprint and a 1330 × 2250 × 200 mm working area, the SABER1727 provides substantially more working space than the compact SABER1222 while remaining smaller than a full-sheet CNC router.
The SABER1727 uses rack & pinion drive systems on the X and Y axes, HGR20 linear rail systems and dual Y-axis motors. The machine is supplied with a MASSO G3 CNC controller, 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle and VFD, automatic homing, auto squaring and limit protection.
The open-ended machine design also allows longer materials to pass through the cutting area where the material can be repositioned, providing additional flexibility for longer workpieces.
1330 × 2250 mm CNC Working Area
The SABER1727 provides a 1330 × 2250 mm working area with 200 mm of Z-axis travel.
The working area is suitable for a variety of woodworking, signage, furniture, panel processing, plastics, acrylic and engraving applications.
The machine is designed for processing suitable boards, panels and components within its working envelope rather than full 1830 × 2750 mm sheets in a single setup.
Rack & Pinion CNC Drive System
The SABER1727 uses rack & pinion drive systems on both the X and Y axes.
HGR20 linear rails provide linear movement on the X and Y axes, while the Z axis uses an HGR15 linear rail system with an SFU1605 ball screw.
The machine uses dual motors on the Y axis to drive the gantry.
The rack & pinion system allows high machine jogging speeds while providing controlled movement across the working area.
MASSO G3 CNC Controller
The SABER1727 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, including axis movement, spindle control, homing, limits and configured machine functions.
Built-in Wi-Fi allows PC connectivity through MASSO-Link for monitoring machine status and transferring G-code files.
The MASSO G3 system also provides a toolpath display for viewing and positioning jobs, four USB ports for compatible peripherals, direct spindle control and MPG handwheel support.
This SABER1727 configuration includes a 32-inch screen, wireless keyboard and mouse.
2.2kW Air-Cooled CNC Spindle
The SABER1727 is supplied with a 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle and VFD kit.
The spindle speed can be manually controlled between 12,000 and 24,000 RPM, allowing the operator to select an appropriate spindle speed for the cutting tool and material.
The machine includes 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm collets and cutting bits.
CNC Machine Specifications
- Machine footprint: 1700 × 2700 mm
- Working area: 1330 × 2250 × 200 mm
- Z-axis travel: 200 mm
- Stated cutting depth: up to 100 mm depending on tooling
- X axis: HGR20 linear rails with rack & pinion
- Y axis: HGR20 linear rails with rack & pinion
- Z axis: HGR15 linear rails with SFU1605 ball screw
- Y axis: dual motors
- Motors: 4 × NEMA 34, 4.5 Nm
- Spindle: 2.2 kW air-cooled spindle
- Spindle speed: 12,000–24,000 RPM
- Jogging speed: 18,000–24,000 mm/min
- Cutting speed: 1,000–6,000 mm/min depending on cutting bit and material
- Controller: MASSO G3 CNC Controller
- Display: 32-inch screen
- Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi via MASSO-Link
- USB: 4 USB ports
- Repeatability: 0.05 mm
- Stated accuracy: 0.05–0.1 mm
- Automatic homing
- Automatic squaring
- Emergency stop
- Limit switches and hard stops
- G54–G59 work offset capability
- MDF wasteboard and fastening clamps included
Materials & Applications
Depending on the tooling, spindle setup and material, the SABER1727 can be used for:
- MDF cutting
- Wood cutting
- Plywood cutting
- Acrylic and perspex cutting
- Plastic machining
- Aluminium panel machining
- Sign making
- Furniture manufacturing
- Cabinet components
- Shopfitting
- CNC engraving
- Panel processing
- General CNC routing
CNC Software
The SABER1727 MASSO can be used with CNC design and CAM software capable of generating compatible G-code.
Software options include:
Easel
Easel can be used for CNC design and cutting workflows. 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 also be used for CNC design and CAM workflows. 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 computer or laptop is used for CNC design and CAM software and for generating G-code files.
Requirements include:
- Personal computer or laptop
- CNC design and CAM software
- USB memory stick
- Suitable G-code files
- 230V electrical supply
MASSO G3 CNC Control
The MASSO G3 controller provides an integrated CNC control solution for the SABER1727.
Key features include:
- Integrated CNC hardware and software
- 3-axis CNC control
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- MASSO-Link PC connectivity
- G-code file transfer
- Toolpath display
- Four USB ports
- Direct spindle control
- MPG handwheel support
- Integrated homing and limit functions
The SABER1727 MASSO combines the larger SABER machine platform with the MASSO G3 controller for a self-contained CNC control system.
- Compulsory delivery, setup and minimal training of the machine at additional costs to the customer - within South Africa only.
- Delivery Time For Gauteng And Surrounding Provinces 3-5 Weeks Lead Time
- Delivery Time For Northern, Eastern & Western Cape 5-8 Weeks Lead Time