Area XL

The Area XL is an industrial-grade CNC machining center built around a mobile gantry structure, purpose-built for high-volume production of large-format cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and engineered wood elements. The machine processes elements ranging from 2100 to 16000 mm in length and up to 3600 mm in width, with material thickness capacity from 20 to 400 mm, making it suitable for structural wall, ceiling, and roof panel manufacturing at scale. The routing unit delivers 63 kW maximum power (S1) at spindle speeds up to 12000 rpm with 200 Nm torque, enabling efficient material removal across hardwoods and engineered timber compositions. The HSK 100 A tool connection supports a 60-tool capacity across 6 independent tool changers, allowing complex multi-operation machining sequences—including grooving, pocket milling, edge profiling, and through-hole drilling—without manual tool intervention. Integrated sawblade functionality with diameters from 800 to 1150 mm provides rip-cutting and cross-cutting capabilities directly within the machining workflow. This machine class targets industrial-scale production facilities and mid-to-large CLT manufacturers operating in the engineered timber sector. It is optimized for continuous production runs of 50+ units per shift, where throughput, precision, and operational consistency directly impact margin. The mobile gantry design facilitates integration into existing production lines and allows flexibility in shop layout without requiring permanent structural modifications. Compared to smaller 5-axis CNC centers and manual panel-processing lines, the Area XL distinguishes itself through combined routing and sawing capability in a single setup, reducing material handling cycles and secondary operations. Its working envelope and tool capacity are engineered specifically for CLT element geometry rather than adapted from general-purpose woodworking centers.