SCM Accord 40 FX CNC Router

$120,000 – $200,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

X Travel

3600 mm (142 in)

Y Travel

1300 mm (51 in)

Z Travel

250 mm (10 in)

Spindle Power

12 kW (16 HP) electrospindle

Spindle Speed

Up to 24,000 RPM

5-Axis Head

A-axis ±135°, C-axis ±120° interpolated

Overview

The SCM Accord 40 FX is a pod-and-rail CNC machining center from Italy's SCM Group, engineered for door, window frame, staircase component, and furniture production. The 5-axis interpolating C-axis head enables complex angular cuts and compound joinery without repositioning the workpiece. The Accord 40 FX features SCM's proprietary interpolated 5-axis unit with +/-120 degree C-axis rotation and A-axis tilt to 135 degrees, enabling undercut profiles and complex tenon joints in a single setup. Multiple independently moving carriages on the X beam allow simultaneous machining of different workpieces, dramatically increasing throughput on batch furniture work. The machine runs on Maestro CNC software, SCM's dedicated woodworking CAM/control platform with an integrated parts library. With 3600 mm X travel and a multi-zone vacuum table, the Accord 40 FX handles large architectural components including interior door slabs and curved stair treads.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Travel	3600 mm (142 in)
Y Travel	1300 mm (51 in)
Z Travel	250 mm (10 in)
Spindle Power	12 kW (16 HP) electrospindle
Spindle Speed	Up to 24,000 RPM
5-Axis Head	A-axis ±135°, C-axis ±120° interpolated
Tool Change	Automatic (up to 24 positions)
Table	Pod-and-rail vacuum system
Control	SCM Maestro CNC
Drive	Brushless servo on all axes

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

True 5-axis interpolation handles complex door profiles and compound angles
Multiple carriages enable simultaneous multi-part machining
Maestro software includes a furniture/door parts library for fast programming
Pod-and-rail table reconfigures quickly for different workpiece sizes
Robust Italian build quality with long service life in production environments

Limitations

High initial investment compared to basic 3-axis pod-and-rail machines
Maestro software has a learning curve for shops coming from other platforms
5-axis head adds mechanical complexity requiring trained maintenance
Not suited to sheet goods or flat panel routing — optimized for 3D workpieces

Best For

Door and window frame manufacturers needing complex joinery Staircase component shops machining curved handrails and treads Furniture makers producing solid wood components with compound angles Architectural millwork shops running high-mix, medium-volume production

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the Accord 40 FX and standard 3-axis pod-and-rail machines?

The Accord 40 FX adds a full 5-axis interpolating head with A and C axis rotation, enabling angular cuts, complex profiles, and tenon joints that 3-axis machines cannot produce without repositioning.

02 Can the Accord 40 FX machine aluminum or composites?

The machine is optimized for wood, MDF, and solid timber. It can machine soft aluminum and some composites at reduced feed rates, but it is not designed for structural aluminum or carbon fiber production.

03 What programming software is required?

SCM's Maestro CNC software is the native programming environment. The machine also accepts ISO G-code from third-party CAM packages like alphacam and Cabinet Vision.