Anderson Selexx Plus 5x
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
machine type
x travel
y travel
Overview
The Anderson Selexx Plus 5x is a high-performance 5-axis CNC router designed for industrial woodworking, composite fabrication, and advanced manufacturing applications requiring simultaneous 5-axis contouring capability within a mid-to-large format working envelope. Building on Anderson's Selexx platform, the Plus 5x adds full A and C axis articulation to the proven Selexx gantry architecture, targeting cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and composite fabricators who need to produce complex 3D forms, angled joinery, and contoured profiles beyond what 3-axis routing can achieve.
The Selexx Plus 5x is constructed on Anderson's rigid steel gantry frame with precision-ground linear guideways on all axes. The machine's structural design emphasizes stiffness to support the dynamic loads introduced by the 5-axis head during high-feed contouring operations. Dual servo drives on the X axis provide balanced gantry motion across the full table width, maintaining accuracy even at elevated traverse speeds. The Z-axis ram is sized to carry the 5-axis electrospindle assembly with minimal deflection during tool engagement.
The 5-axis electrospindle on the Selexx Plus 5x provides A-axis tilt and C-axis rotation, enabling tool normal orientation for angled pocket milling, compound miter cuts, undercut profiles, and 5-axis surface contouring in one setup. An automatic tool changer with a double-sided pod-style magazine allows the machine to transition between routing, drilling, and sawing tools without operator intervention. This capability makes the Selexx Plus 5x well-suited for complex cabinet door and component programs as well as composite panel processing requiring both edge routing and 5-axis surface work.
Anderson equips the Selexx Plus 5x with a full-surface spoilboard and multi-zone vacuum workholding system, providing consistent clamping force across the table for nested-based nesting operations as well as individual part fixturing for 5-axis work. The machine is controlled via a PC-based CNC with a touch-screen HMI and supports standard ANCA and ISO G-code programming from major woodworking and composite CAM systems. Anderson's US-based service and support network provides installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support for Selexx Plus 5x customers across North America.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | 5-axis CNC router, gantry style |
| X Travel | 3,660 mm (144 in) standard |
| Y Travel | 1,830 mm (72 in) |
| Z Travel | 300 mm (12 in) |
| A Axis Range | +/- 110° |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous |
| Spindle Speed | Up to 24,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-63F |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 30 m/min (1,180 ipm) |
| Tool Changer | Automatic, 12-position pod-style |
| CNC Control | PC-based CNC, touch-screen HMI |
| Table | Full-surface spoilboard with multi-zone vacuum |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) |
| Manufacturer | Anderson |
| Model | Stratos |
| Horsepower | 1 hp |
Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Full simultaneous 5-axis capability enables complex joinery, angled pockets, undercut profiles, and contoured surface routing that would require multiple setups on a 3-axis machine
- Built on the proven Anderson Selexx gantry platform with rigid steel construction and precision linear guideways, providing the structural stability needed for accurate 5-axis contouring
- 12-position automatic tool changer allows the machine to run extended programs with routing, drilling, and sawing tools loaded simultaneously without operator intervention
- Full-surface vacuum workholding with multi-zone control supports both nested-based panel production and individual part fixturing for 5-axis operations in a single table setup
- US-manufactured machine with domestic service and support network, simplifying installation, training, and ongoing maintenance for North American manufacturers
Limitations
- 5-axis capability adds significant cost over Anderson's 3-axis Selexx models; manufacturers with primarily flat-panel work may find the investment difficult to justify without a clear 5-axis part requirement
- The 5-axis electrospindle assembly reduces maximum Z-axis clearance compared to straight-spindle configurations, limiting maximum part height for some nested-based panel applications
- Anderson's 5-axis software and CAM post-processor ecosystem is less developed than European competitors such as Biesse, SCM, or Homag, which have deeper integrations with woodworking-specific CAM packages
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Anderson Selexx Series is a 3-axis CNC router optimized for high-productivity nested-based panel processing in woodworking and cabinet manufacturing. The Selexx Plus 5x adds a 5-axis electrospindle head with A-axis tilt and C-axis rotation to the same gantry platform, enabling simultaneous 5-axis contouring, angled drilling, undercut routing, and 3D surface machining. The Plus 5x retains full compatibility with nested-based production but adds the capability for complex part forms that require tool axis orientation beyond vertical.
02
The Selexx Plus 5x accepts standard ISO G-code and is compatible with major woodworking and general CNC CAM platforms including Mastercam, alphacam, Vectric Aspire, and Cabinet Vision through appropriate post-processors. Anderson's application engineering team can provide post-processor configuration support for customers integrating the machine into existing CAM workflows. For 5-axis simultaneous contouring work on composites, Mastercam and Siemens NX are commonly used with the machine.
03
The Selexx Plus 5x is primarily designed for wood, MDF, plastics, and fiber-reinforced composites. It can handle light aluminum routing and engraving with appropriate tooling and feed rates, but it is not designed for production aluminum milling. For customers requiring regular aluminum machining alongside wood and composite work, Anderson's heavier platforms or a dedicated aluminum-capable 5-axis machining center would be more appropriate.
04
The Selexx Plus 5x includes a multi-zone vacuum workholding system across the full spoilboard table surface. The exact number of individually controllable zones depends on configuration, but the system allows operators to activate vacuum in specific table areas corresponding to part locations in a nested layout while leaving unused zones inactive. This provides strong holding force for nested-based panels and can be adapted for point-and-clamp fixture setups for 5-axis single-part operations.
05
Lead times for Anderson CNC routers including the Selexx Plus 5x typically range from 12 to 24 weeks depending on configuration and production schedule. Installation is performed by Anderson technicians and includes machine leveling, vacuum system commissioning, control and software setup, and operator training. Anderson requires a level reinforced concrete floor with appropriate three-phase power supply and compressed air. The US-based service team provides post-installation support and maintenance training.
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