ShopBot PRS5 Alpha
The Alpha is a CNC solution for high volume production, with robust power. Run it all day, every day, and achieve superb results. This is our flagship system.
PRS5 Alpha 4’x 8’ with 2.2hp HSD Spindle
Starting at:
$31,127
Advanced. Capable. Affordable.
ShopBot’s PRS5 Alpha is the CNC with the speed, power, and precision to get your production line up and running. With rapid transit speeds of up to 1800 inches per minute and cutting speeds of up to 720 inches per minute, the PRS5 Alpha CNC provides full-production performance when cutting, 3D carving, drilling, or machining a variety of materials—including wood, plastic, high density foam, and aluminum.
ShopBot’s PRS5 Alpha models feature a closed-loop motor system, using sensors and real-time feedback control to accurately adjust its operation.
The table of the 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 PRS5 gantry tools are available with 8”, 14” or 26” of Z travel. Table sizes are available from 48” – 192” and gantry beam widths are from 32” – 108”. Custom table sizes, accessories, and add-ons are available, including metric bits and collets.
Our most popular PRS5 Alpha table sizes:
4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 10’, 5’ x 10’, 5’ x 12’
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- Closed Loop control system using Oriental Motor’s alphaStep technology monitors position on all axes during cutting to eliminate position loss.
- Low-backlash, tapered-hob gear heads on all drive motors create 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.
- Easy to maintain rack-and-pinion power transmission on each axis.
- Best in class cutting speeds of up to 720 inches per minute (depending on cutting bit and material) and rapid speeds of 1,800 inches per minute
- Step Resolution of 0.0004″
- Sealed Industrial UL Certified Control Box.
- Emergency stop disconnect switch and spindle interlock remote pendant
- Z-Zero Touch-Off Plate and XY Limit swithces.
- 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).
- Lifetime service for your machine with live phone support and detailed documentation on the web.
Imperial Units
Metric Units
Footprint
PRS5 Alpha 48 – 48
PRS5 Alpha 96 – 48
PRS5 Alpha 96 – 60
PRS5 Alpha 120 – 60
PRS5 Alpha 144 – 60
72″ x 79″ x 67″
120″ x 79″ x 67″
120″ x 91″ x 67″
144″ x 91″ x 67″
168″ x 91″ x 67″
1830mm x 2000mm x 1700mm
3050mm x 2000mm x 1700mm
3050mm x 2310mm x 1700mm
3660mm x 2310mm x 1700mm
4270mm x 2310mm x 1700mm
Cut/Movement Area
PRS5 Alpha 48 – 48
PRS5 Alpha 96 – 48
PRS5 Alpha 96 – 60
PRS5 Alpha 120 – 60
PRS5 Alpha 144 – 60
56″ x 49″ x 8″
103″ x 49″ x 8″
103″ x 61″ x 8″
127″ x 61″ x 8″
151″ x 61″ x 8″
1420mm x 1245mm x 200mm
2616mm x 1245mm x 200mm
2616mm x 1550mm x 200mm
3225mm x 1550mm x 200mm
3835mm x 1550mm x 200mm
Weight (machine only)
900 – 1500lbs
(depending on options)
90 – 113kgs
(depending on options)
Crated machine
91″ x 43″ x 31″
(1100 – 1700lbs)
1422mm x 1150mm x 965mm
(77-105kgs)
Collets
Includes 1/4″ and 1/2″ ER25 Collets (1 each)
Max Cut Speed
720 inches per minute
300mm per second
Max Rapid Speed
1800 inches per minute
750mm per second
Positional Resolution
0.0004″
0.01mm
Electrical Requirements
120VAC 15Amps for motors; 220V Single Phase, 230V Three Phase or 3880/460V Three Phase for spindle.
While there are endless possibilities of what you can do with the ShopBot PRSalpha, here are a few examples of areas where people are putting their CNC tool to use:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Available Accessories and Add-Ons:
- 6” or 12” Rotary Indexer
- Air Drill (ask a salesperson for details)
- Tangential Knife
- Automatic Tool Changer (contact us for more information about this upgrade )
To learn more about other accessories and add-ons available for the ShopBot PRS5 Alpha, speak to a member of our sales team: 888-680-4466
Jimmy DiResta Uses His ShopBot to Mill Aluminum
Designed by an architect to resemble movable type in an ode to the building’s original purpose, Jimmy DiResta mills these numbers out of blocks of aluminum on his ShopBot CNC.