TigerTec TR408 8x4 CNC Router UK with HSD Spindle + PC Controller

The TigerTec TR408AD is a 1300 x 2500 mm flat-table CNC router built around a structural steel base 8 mm thick, rectified, stress-relieved, and ground as a single piece — a manufacturing approach that delivers a level of geometric accuracy and repeatability unusual at this price point. The steel gantry is heat-treated and annealed after fabrication, further reducing residual stress and maintaining positional consistency over long production runs.

The spindle is an Italian HSD (Biesse) router head with a peak output of 9.78 hp (S6 rating), driven through a Delta inverter. Motion is transmitted via rack and pinion on all axes, guided by HiWin HG20 linear rails — a specification more commonly associated with machines of a higher class.

Control is handled by an NC Studio Windows PC controller with a large touchscreen display, supplemented by a DSP hand-held pendant for floor-level operation. The control architecture is designed to minimise commissioning time and operator training requirements.

The multifunction table is prepared for mechanical clamping as standard and pre-configured for an 8-zone vacuum system, allowing the optional vacuum pump to be added without structural modification. This makes the machine equally suited to nested-based production and conventional clamped work-holding.

Supplied as standard with the latest full version of Vectric VCarve Pro, the machine arrives ready to programme from day one. VCarve Pro supports import of DXF, DWG, AI, and EPS file formats and handles both 2D profiling and 3D carving toolpaths. Scott and Sargeant offer in-house or on-site training and installation to whatever depth the buyer requires.

Applications: Furniture making, van conversions, Perspex cutting, display work, general woodworking, shopfitting, scenery production, sign-making, 2D and 3D carving in wood, metals, solid surface and plastics

Key Features:

— 8 mm thick one-piece steel base — rectified, stress-relieved and surface-ground — Provides a level of structural rigidity and geometric repeatability uncommon at this price point
— Heat-treated and annealed steel gantry — Eliminates residual fabrication stress, maintaining positional accuracy over the working life of the machine
— HSD (Biesse) Italian router head — 9.78 hp peak (S6) — A proven industrial spindle from one of Europe's most respected manufacturers, suited to sustained production use
— HiWin HG20 linear guides on all three axes — Precision-ground recirculating rail system delivering low friction, high stiffness and consistent repeatability
— Rack and pinion drive system — Positive mechanical transmission without the compliance or wear associated with lead-screw drives on larger formats
— Delta inverter drive — Precise spindle speed control with stable performance across the cutting range
— 8-zone vacuum table — pre-configured as standard — Allows the optional vacuum pump to be retrofitted without structural alteration, supporting both nested-based and clamped work-holding
— Multifunction table with mechanical clamping preparation — Accommodates a range of work-holding methods without requiring table modification or additional tooling
— NC Studio Windows PC controller with large touchscreen display — Familiar operating environment that reduces training time and supports straightforward programme management
— DSP hand-held pendant controller — Allows axis jogging and programme execution from the machine bed — useful during set-up and first-off verification
— Fully enclosed cable track throughout — Protects wiring and pneumatic lines from swarf and coolant, reducing maintenance intervention and unplanned downtime
— Centralised lubrication system — Ensures consistent lubrication of all linear and rotary components, extending service intervals and bearing life
— Vectric VCarve Pro — full current version supplied as standard — Capable 2D and 3D CAM software with DXF, DWG, AI and EPS import; eliminates the need for a separate software purchase at commissioning
— 12-month parts and labour warranty, 24-month parts warranty — Provides meaningful post-purchase cover and reflects manufacturer confidence in build quality
— Working envelope: 1300 x 2500 x 200 mm (X/Y/Z) — Full 8 x 4 sheet capacity with 200 mm Z clearance, accommodating standard panel materials and relief carving work