Gerber Sabre 408 CNC Router
Overview
CNC router owned by Peter Schulert. It was bought in fully working condition, but the controls were modified to be run with LinuxCNC to support G-code rather than the proprietary Gerber files generated by ArtPath.
Specifications
Active Cutting Area | 53.5x101" (1350x1370 mm) |
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Overall Size | 69x123" (1750x3120 mm) |
Weight | 1575 lb (714.4 kg) |
Maximum Material Width | 59" (1500 mm) |
Maximum Material Thickness | 4.1" (104 mm) |
Z-Axis Travel | 7.5" (190 mm) |
X/Y/Z Feed Rate | 600 ipm (250 mm/sec) |
Rapid Rate | 1300 ipm (590 mm/sec) |
Repeatability | 0.000078" (0.0019 mm) [doubtful] |
Serial No. | 827,059 |
Vacuum table's T-slot profile:
Media:Gerber_Sabre_T-Slot_Diagram.pdf
Software
LinuxCNC
TODO
Online Resources
http://www.gspinc.com/downloads/PDF/fastfacts/literature/Sabre_Users_Manual.pdf
Gerber Sabre Series Router Pre-Installation Checklist
Gerber Sabre 404 and 408 Installation Instructions
Replacing a Sacrificial Table Surface on Sabre Series Routers
Sabre High Frequency Spindle User Manual
Speeds and Feeds for High Frequency Spindle
Router Electric Spindle Care and Maintenance