SCM Accord 40 FX

$250,000 - $600,000 (configured to order) Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

HSK-63F

Rapid Traverse

Up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)

Spindle Power

14 – 22 kW (18.7 – 29.5 hp)

machine type

Moving-gantry 5-axis CNC machining center

x travel

Up to 7,000 mm (276 in) depending on configuration

y travel

Up to 2,200 mm (86.6 in)

Overview

The SCM Accord 40 FX is a 5-axis CNC machining center from SCM Group of Rimini, Italy, positioned for industrial composite, foam, and aluminum routing applications in the aerospace, automotive, and model-making sectors. While SCM Group is broadly known across woodworking machinery markets, the Accord 40 FX is engineered for technical composite and non-ferrous material applications and is deployed in industrial manufacturing environments working with carbon fiber, fiberglass, aluminum composite panel, rigid foam, and Renshape — not furniture.

The Accord 40 FX uses a moving-gantry architecture with an integrated 5-axis electrospindle head in a fork-type A/C-axis configuration. The machine provides full simultaneous 5-axis motion for trimming compound-curved composite panels and machining complex surface geometry on foam masters and mold plugs. In the automotive sector, the Accord 40 FX is used for producing clay and foam design models, composite body panels, and prototype parts where the combination of large working volume and 5-axis capability enables full-scale vehicle sections to be machined in one setup.

For aerospace applications, the Accord 40 FX handles composite interior panels, foam core shaping, and structural composite trim operations on secondary structure parts. The machine's electrospindle reaches speeds appropriate for carbon fiber and fiberglass routing, and the automatic tool changer enables unattended production runs through multiple operations. SCM integrates their Maestro CNC software environment, which simplifies setup and programming for recurring part families.

The Accord 40 FX is available in multiple X-axis travel configurations to accommodate different part lengths and production cell layouts. SCM Group's global service network, including US operations, provides maintenance coverage across North America. The machine's combination of European engineering quality, 5-axis capability, and competitive pricing relative to dedicated aerospace composite routers makes it a common choice in automotive prototype shops, marine composite fabricators, and mold-and-model manufacturing companies.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Machine Type	Moving-gantry 5-axis CNC machining center
X Travel	Up to 7,000 mm (276 in) depending on configuration
Y Travel	Up to 2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Z Travel	Up to 750 mm (29.5 in)
A Axis Range	+/- 110°
C Axis Range	360° continuous
Spindle Speed	Up to 24,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	14 – 22 kW (18.7 – 29.5 hp)
Spindle Taper	HSK-63F
Rapid Traverse Rate	Up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
CNC Control	SCM Maestro / Siemens Sinumerik
Tool Changer	Automatic, 12-20 positions
Frame	Welded steel moving gantry
Primary Materials	Carbon fiber, fiberglass, foam, aluminum composite panel, Renshape
X Y Z Axes Dimensions	mm
X Y Z Axes Max Speed	m/min
5 Axes Electrospindle Motor Power	kW
3 4 Axes Electrospindle Motor Power	kW
5 Axes Electrospindle Rotation Speed	rpm
3 4 Axes Electrospindle Rotation Speed	rpm
Tool Store On Machining Head	positions
Rear Tool Store	positions
Side Tool Store	positions
Vertical And Horizontal Spindles	n.
Rotation Speed	rpm

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Full simultaneous 5-axis A/C-axis electrospindle enables complex surface contouring on foam masters, composite prototype panels, and automotive clay-substitute models in a single setup
Large working envelope configurations handle full-scale automotive body sections and large aerospace composite interior assemblies without repositioning
SCM Maestro software environment simplifies programming for recurring part families and reduces setup time compared to pure G-code CAM approaches
European engineering quality at a competitive price point relative to dedicated aerospace composite routers from Thermwood or CMS

Limitations

SCM Group's primary market identity is woodworking machinery — buyers in aerospace and defense sectors may need to evaluate more carefully whether the Accord 40 FX meets their specific quality documentation and process control requirements
The Maestro control is less familiar to aerospace CNC operators than Siemens Sinumerik or Heidenhain TNC, potentially increasing operator training burden in aerospace production environments
Not suited for hard-metal milling — the machine is optimized for composite, foam, and light aluminum work, and lacks the spindle torque and structural stiffness for production aluminum structural machining

Best For

Automotive design and prototype studios machining full-scale foam and Renshape models, composite prototype body panels, and pre-production interior components Marine composite fabricators routing fiberglass and foam-core sandwich panels, hatches, deck sections, and hull interior components Aerospace interior composite shops machining secondary structure panels, foam core sections, and non-structural composite interior components Mold and tooling shops producing composite layup tools, check gauges, and master plugs from foam and Renshape materials

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the SCM Accord 40 FX appropriate for aerospace production work?

Yes, for aerospace secondary structure and interior composite work. The Accord 40 FX is used in aerospace environments for routing composite cabin panels, shaping foam cores for sandwich structures, and machining non-structural interior composite components. For primary structure aerospace applications with strict quality system requirements, buyers should confirm that SCM's documentation and process control support meets their specific AS9100 or NADCAP requirements.

02 What materials can the SCM Accord 40 FX cut?

Primary materials include carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), fiberglass, Kevlar composites, high-density foam (Renshape, polyurethane, styrofoam tooling board), aluminum composite panel (ACM), and light aluminum sheet. The machine is not designed for hard-metal milling of steel, titanium, or thick aluminum structural plate.

03 How does the SCM Accord 40 FX compare to Thermwood for composite routing?

Thermwood has a longer history in aerospace composite routing specifically and carries stronger brand recognition in US aerospace Tier 1 facilities. The Accord 40 FX competes on price and working envelope flexibility, and tends to be found in automotive, marine, and model-making environments more than in aerospace Tier 1 production. For shops needing European engineering with 5-axis capability at a moderate price point, the Accord 40 FX is a practical alternative.

04 What control system options are available on the Accord 40 FX?

The Accord 40 FX comes standard with SCM's Maestro control interface, which is user-friendly for setup and programming of recurring operations. Siemens Sinumerik is also available as an alternative control for shops requiring standard industrial CNC interoperability with existing CAM post-processors and operator training programs.

05 Can the Accord 40 FX be integrated into an automated production cell?

Yes. SCM offers robotic loading, automatic pallet exchange, and production cell integration options for the Accord 40 FX. These integrations are commonly used in automotive interior component production where high-volume composite trim operations benefit from automated part loading and unloading to reduce labor content and improve cycle time consistency.