The AES Raptor Ultra flatbed CNC machine is AES’s flagship nesting machine. Offering industrial solutions to provide maximum performance for the most complex and precise processing requirements. The sleek modern design hides an extremely heavy-duty nesting machine designed for 24/7 production of panel-based materials. The Gantry design allows for acceleration, speed precision and vibration-free production.

Our standard installation includes the machine, our Cadmus Manufacturing Software and a selection of boring and routing tools specific to each customer's requirement. Cadmus comes with a standard product library customized for each individual customer. Once the installation is completed our customers are able to use the machine to manufacture all of the products in their library from day one, and all their tools are set up for optimum performance.

Available with a host of options and customization choices to precisely meet your machining requirements. Multiple bed sizes up to 2100 X 5700mm. Options can include 5-Axis machining configuration, automatic sheet loading and unloading of components and multiple automatic tool change carousels options, see AES Raptor Ultra - Line

All AES Raptor Ultra machines come with –

  • Large 17” monitor
  • Centralised lubrication including liquid cooling for the spindle on 5 axis option
  • All Axis drive controlled by high-speed Servo motors
  • Highest quality HSD spindle motors with different speed/power options
  • Vacuboost vacuum system to ensure precise positioning and clamping
  • 5 Axis Option allowing for greater manufacturing flexibility

Recent Customers

OB Woodcrafts - Bantry, Cork

We Installed this Raptor 2128 in April 2021 for OB Woodcraft, upgrading from a machine that we had installed in 2008. The Raptor is used for manufacturing furniture for both commercial and domestic fit-outs. We have been working with Ger the owner since the company was founded in 1999. The Raptor is AES’s highest spec flat bet router, with a host of options available, including 5 Axis functionality. OB Woodcraft are using our Cadmus software to generate output for production on this Raptor 2128 with a comprehensive product library customised to their requirements.

Specification

Raptor Ultra machine 1325 1336 1632 1640 2128 2132 2136 2142 2157
Working Capacity (mm) 1300 x 2500 mm 1300 x 3600 1600 x 3200 1600 x 4000 2100 x 2800 2100 x 3200 2100 x 3600 2100 x 4200 2100 x 5700
Table Material Aluminium
Tool Changer Rotary - 12 positions (Upgradeable to 28 positions)
X - Y Axis Speed (m/min) 100
Z Axis Speed (m/min) 20
Travel of Z Axis (mm) 200
Router Motor HSD - 9kW (Upgradeable to 14kW)
Max Router Speed (RPM) 24,000
Boring Unit HSD - 10 Vertical Drills (options available including horizontal drilling and Sawing)
Lubrication System Yes - Centralised Automatic
Vacuum Becker 250m3 2 X Becker 250m3
Vacuum Zones 2 4 6 8 10 12
Installed Power (kW) 30
Length (L1) (mm) 3670 4870 4370 5170 3970 4370 4870 5370 7750
Width (W) (mm) 3,080 3,380 3,880
Height (H1) (mm) 2,775
Working Height (H2) (mm) 1,130
Approx Weight (KG) 4,100 4,600 4,500 4,700 5,000 5,600 5,950 6,500 7,500

Safety

Safety considerations are a critical part of the machine design and operation. Each safety feature is CE compliant to minimize risks yet ensure maximum operating performance. Safety features include –

  • Physical barriers
  • Light guards
  • Safety rails
  • Safety mats
  • Smart bumpers
  • Laser area scanning