ShopBot Carolina™ ATC
The ShopBot Carolina™ ATC brings serious automatic tool changing capability to the small shop, the sign maker, and the studio — at the most accessible price point of any full-size ShopBot ATC yet.
ShopBot Carolina ATC 4’x 4’ with 1hp Spindle
Starting at:
$26,850
Automatic Tool Changing.
Finally Within Reach.
Available in 1HP and 3HP configurations, seamless bit changes mean complex work — 3D textures, lettering, multi-step cuts — flows without interrupting your process, eliminating the need to manually change and zero tools individually.
Built on the proven PRS5 table design, the Carolina ATC delivers the speed, precision, and reliability you expect from a ShopBot gantry machine, with cutting speeds of up to 480 inches per minute and rapid speeds of 720 inches per minute.
The Carolina ATC is capable of cutting, 3D carving, drilling, or machining a variety of materials — including wood, plastic, high density foam, and aluminum.
The table of the ShopBot Carolina PRS5 is a streamlined, modular design that emphasizes stability and accessibility. Table sides and rails are level with the tool bed so materials can be loaded and unloaded easily. All Carolina gantry tools have 8″ of Z travel. Table sizes are available from 48″ – 96″ and gantry beam widths are from 48″ – 60″. Custom table sizes, accessories and add-ons are available, including metric bits and collets.
Compare specs on the ShopBot Carolina and the ShopBot Alpha
Our most popular table sizes:
4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 8’
Call us today at 888-680-4466 and speak to a member of our sales team or get in touch using our Tool Quote Form.
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- 1HP or 3HP automatic tool change spindle with pneumatically actuated draw bar; compatible with ISO20 tool holders
- 7 position tool bar (expandable on larger table configurations); compatible with ISO20 tool holders and ER20 collets in your choice of sizes — capable of holding bits with up to 1/2” shank.
- Compressed Air is required: We recommend a compressor with 4 scfm at 90 psi of clean, dry, un-oiled compressed air. Look for a compressor that can maintain this pressure reliably or contact us for recommendations
- Low-backlash, tapered-hob gear heads and easy to maintain rack-and-pinion power transmission on each axis deliver a level torque curve for consistent performance even at high speeds.
- Precision linear rail and bearings on Y-axis and Z-axis for smooth motion; hardened steel track on X-axis resistant to damage from cutting debris
- Cutting speeds of up to 480 inches per minute (depending on cutting bit and material) and rapid speeds of 720 inches per minute
- Emergency stop disconnect switch and spindle interlock remote pendant
- Step Resolution of 0.0006″
- Z-Zero Touch-Off Plate and X, Y and Z Limit switches
- Dust Skirt ready to connect to your dust collector.
- Shipped as four ready-to-assemble modules. On-site assembly and training available.
- ShopBot’s own control software.
- Powerful CAD/CAM Software from Vectric (VCarve Pro standard, upgrades to Aspire available).
- Free live phone support for original owners; online resources available to all in our online documentation section; paid support plans available for second-hand machines.
Imperial Units
Metric Units
Footprint
PRS5 Carolina 48 – 48
PRS5 Carolina 96 – 48
PRS5 Carolina 96 – 60
72″ x 79″ x 67″
120″ x 79″ x 67″
120″ x 91″ x 67″
1830mm x 2000mm x 1700mm
3050mm x 2000mm x 1700mm
3050mm x 2310mm x 1700mm
Cut/Movement Area
PRS5 Carolina 48 – 48
PRS5 Carolina 96 – 48
PRS5 Carolina 96 – 60
56″ x 49″ x 8″
103″ x 49″ x 8″
103″ x 61″ x 8″
1420mm x 1245mm x 200mm
2616mm x 1245mm x 200mm
2616mm x 1550mm x 200mm
Weight (machine only)
900 – 1500lbs
(depending on options)
408 – 680kgs
(depending on options)
Crated machine
91″ x 43″ x 31″
(1100 – 1700lbs)
1422mm x 1150mm x 965mm
(499-771kgs)
Collets
Includes 7 ER20 collets in your choice of sizes — capable of holding bits with up to 1/2” shank.
Max Cut Speed
480 inches per minute
200mm per second
Max Rapid Speed
720 inches per minute
300mm per second
Positional Resolution
0.0006″
0.015mm
Electrical Requirements
110V or 220V single-phase and 230V 3-phase power options available, depending on tool and configuration
While there are endless possibilities of what you can do with the ShopBot Carolina ATC, here are a few examples of areas where people are putting their CNC tool to use:
Sign Making
Sign makers are using CNC for 3D carving, V-bit carving, profile contouring, fluting, and engraving. It also provides them with the opportunity to cut their own channel letter components, frames, posts, and borders in-house.
Learn more about Cabinetmaking with CNC.
Theatres & Museums
Realize your team’s aesthetic vision and go quickly from hand drawing to CAD design to full-size scenery panels. Complexity is easily incorporated when using CNC, so you can execute all kinds of ideas—including creating components in 3D.
Learn more about Stagecraft with CNC.
Furniture
High-volume furniture and millwork companies, as well as novice and master craftsmen, are embracing CNC technology. Craftsmen are quickly realizing that the CNC process doesn’t jeopardize their pieces’ authenticity; it only adds to quality and uniqueness of the finished product.
Learn more about Furniture with CNC.
Cabinet Making
With CNC, cabinetmakers can drill shelf pin holes, cut rabbets and dados, and profile-cut a completed panel. The operator only needs to handle the full sheet once to load the machine, and then remove the perfectly cut parts when complete.
Available Accessories and Add-Ons:
To learn more about other accessories and add-ons available for the ShopBot Carolina ATC, speak to a member of our sales team: 888-680-4466
Ready for Full Production Power?
The ShopBot Alpha ATC is built for the shop that needs to run harder and longer. With a 5HP spindle, higher cutting speeds, and a 9-position tool bar, the Alpha ATC is the production powerhouse for shops ready to step up their game.