Anderson Titan 5X

$400,000 - $800,000+ Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

HSK-63F

Table Size

Custom, up to 6,000 x 3,000 mm

Rapid Traverse

35 m/min (1,378 ipm)

Spindle Power

22 kW (29.5 hp)

machine type

Heavy-duty 5-axis gantry CNC router

x travel

Up to 6,000 mm (236 in), configurable

Overview

The Anderson Titan 5X is a heavy-duty 5-axis gantry CNC router built for large-format industrial composite and aluminum structure machining, targeting aerospace prime contractors, defense manufacturers, and large-format composite fabricators who require an oversized working envelope combined with true 5-axis simultaneous capability. Anderson developed the Titan 5X as their highest-capacity platform, offering working envelopes that extend well beyond the Pro 300 to accommodate fuselage skin sections, full spar assemblies, boat hull segments, and large structural composite panels in a single setup.

The Titan 5X is built on a massive welded steel gantry structure with significant ribbing and bracing to resist the dynamic forces generated during aggressive routing of aerospace aluminum and composites at production feed rates. The moving gantry design combined with a stationary work table simplifies workpiece loading for heavy composite assemblies and allows integration with overhead crane access for large-format part handling. Precision rack-and-pinion drives on the X axis and ballscrew drives on Y and Z provide the combination of travel speed and positional accuracy required for production aerospace composite machining.

The 5-axis electrospindle head on the Titan 5X provides full A and C axis rotation suitable for simultaneous 5-axis contouring on aerospace panel contours, drill-normal fastener drilling across curved structure, and complex routed cutout profiles in one part setup. The machine supports multi-zone vacuum workholding across its full table surface, enabling large composite panels to be held securely across their entire footprint during routing. Anderson's approach to the Titan 5X emphasizes heavy structural construction over maximum spindle speed, prioritizing the stiffness and damping characteristics that aerospace composite routing demands.

The Titan 5X is available in multiple X-axis travel configurations to match facility footprint and part size requirements. Standard configurations include Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl as the primary control platform, with full CAM integration support through standard post-processors. Anderson's US-based application engineering and service team supports Titan 5X customers from installation through production ramp-up, including composite routing process development for new part programs.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Machine Type	Heavy-duty 5-axis gantry CNC router
X Travel	Up to 6,000 mm (236 in), configurable
Y Travel	3,000 mm (118 in)
Z Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
A Axis Range	+/- 120°
C Axis Range	360° continuous
Spindle Speed	18,000 – 24,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (29.5 hp)
Spindle Taper	HSK-63F
Rapid Traverse Rate	35 m/min (1,378 ipm)
Tool Changer	Automatic, 20-position
CNC Control	Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl
Frame	Heavy welded steel gantry, rack-and-pinion X, ballscrew Y/Z
Table Size	Custom, up to 6,000 x 3,000 mm
Manufacturer	Anderson
Model	Stratos
Horsepower	1 hp

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Extra-large working envelope in configurable X-axis lengths accommodates full-length aerospace spar sections, fuselage skin panels, and boat hull segments that cannot be fixtured on smaller machines
Heavy welded steel gantry structure provides exceptional static and dynamic rigidity for maintaining dimensional accuracy during aggressive routing of abrasive carbon fiber and aerospace aluminum
20-position automatic tool changer supports complex multi-operation programs with routing, drilling, and countersinking tools loaded simultaneously, reducing cycle interruptions
Multi-zone vacuum workholding across the full table surface holds large composite panels securely without mechanical clamping that risks ply damage or delamination
US-manufactured machine with Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl control provides aerospace-compatible programming environment and domestic service support for defense and prime contractor procurement requirements

Limitations

The Titan 5X's size and weight require substantial facility preparation including reinforced flooring, adequate crane access for installation, and large-format environmental conditioning for composite production environments
At this machine scale, lead times from order to installation are typically long and delivery scheduling must be planned well in advance of production program start dates
Anderson's market presence in the large-format aerospace gantry router segment is smaller than Electroimpact, MTorres, or Fives Forest-Liné for the very largest aerospace prime contractor applications

Best For

Aerospace Tier 1 fabricators routing full-length composite wing skins, spar assemblies, and large fuselage panel sections requiring simultaneous 5-axis capability across a 6-meter working envelope Defense composite structure manufacturers producing large-format radome shells, unmanned aircraft structural components, and naval composite hull sections with domestic sourcing requirements Marine composite fabricators routing large fiberglass and carbon fiber boat hull sections, deck structures, and composite superstructure panels that exceed the capacity of standard router formats Industrial composite fabricators producing wind turbine blade molds, large transportation composite panels, and infrastructure composite structures at production scale

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum X-axis travel available on the Anderson Titan 5X?

The Anderson Titan 5X is offered in configurable X-axis travel lengths. Standard configurations reach up to 6,000 mm (approximately 236 inches / 19.7 feet), and Anderson can produce extended configurations for aerospace customers with large-format part requirements. The Y axis is typically 3,000 mm. Customers should contact Anderson directly to discuss specific working envelope requirements for their part programs.

02 Can the Titan 5X machine aerospace aluminum in addition to composites?

Yes. The Titan 5X's heavy gantry structure and high-power spindle support light-to-medium aluminum structure machining alongside composite routing. Aerospace applications include aluminum skin panel trimming, aluminum structural frame routing, and mixed composite-aluminum assembly operations. For heavy aluminum milling, dedicated VMCs or HMCs are better suited, but the Titan 5X handles aerospace-grade aluminum routing and trimming effectively.

03 How is the Titan 5X controlled and what CAM systems are compatible?

The Titan 5X uses Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl as its standard control platform. This is compatible with all major aerospace CAM systems including CATIA CAM, NX CAM, Mastercam, and Siemens NX with standard Sinumerik 840D post-processors. Anderson's application engineering team can provide post-processor assistance for customers integrating the Titan 5X into existing CAM environments.

04 What are the facility requirements for installing a Titan 5X?

The Titan 5X requires reinforced concrete flooring with load-bearing capacity appropriate for the machine's substantial weight. Adequate ceiling height for gantry clearance during installation is required, typically with overhead crane access for component placement. Facility planning should include industrial dust extraction for composite routing, compressed air supply, and three-phase power at the machine's rated current draw. Anderson provides facility requirement documentation during the pre-sale process.

05 How does the Titan 5X compare to a Thermwood Model 90 for large aerospace composite work?

Both machines target large-format aerospace composite routing with 5-axis capability and comparable working envelope sizes. Thermwood's Model 90 has wider aerospace industry adoption and more published aerospace production references. The Anderson Titan 5X may offer competitive pricing and similar structural construction quality. The decision comes down to service support geography, total cost of ownership, lead time, and the specific X-axis travel configuration needed for the customer's part family.