Reno, Nevada, USA -Designed and built by our research and
development team, the Routermate was constructed with more rigidity than most machines on the market
today. Custom quotes are offered by the sales team on the Routermate system available in sizes from a
2 x 4 foot cutting surface to a 10 x 40 foot cutting surface.
Torchmate’s R&D team examined the pre-existing design and fabrication of the CNC router pinpointing
vulnerable construction points and correcting them in their structural plan. To maintain rigidity the Z-axis
bearings are located at the bottom of the axis plate, and do not move away from the material as the Z-
axis moves the traveling distance of 8.5 inches. The standard version of the Routermate is equipped with
stepper motors. Servos, however, are available as an option. All drive systems are completely gear
driven, with the exception of the Z-axis that is a re-circulating ball screw drive. The Y and Z axes have 24
bearings each for linear rigidity, and the X-axis runs on 16 cam follower type bearings.
These CNC router tables are available as a complete bolt together kit, or fully assembled Y and Z axes
can be purchased separately while the consumer builds his own table. X axis rails can be purchased
separately for easy mounting of the gantry to the table. The Routermate gantry comes from the factory
fully assembled.
The Routermate’s table is adjustable in height from 6 inches to 34 inches. In addition to this vertical
adjustability each of the table cross slat brackets is adjustable to the left and right, allowing side clamping
of larger parts. The cross slats can also be mounted vertically by adjusting the end brackets. This can be
used to reduce deflection when used with heavier materials. The table has additional independent vertical
stops to allow one person alone to change the height quickly and securely. All the surfaces of the cross
brackets are T-slotted for clamping work on any surface. Also, the Routermate’s Z-axis can easily accept
various attachments with four mounting holes on a three quarter inch thick retractable main plate.
Routermate accessories and software provide an innovative way of minimizing debris and dust, producing
superior surface finishes, and achieving accurate cuts. The dust collection option includes ducting and a vinyl skirt for containing fragments. The spray mist coolant system is useful when cutting material that
heats up and can benefit from lubrication using a vegetable based water soluble oil. Other attachments
include a drilling and tapping system, and the ability to add a plasma cutter to the Routermate. Many
software options are available for the Routermate. Our Routermate Driver Software is capable of starting
and stopping the router motor, coolant, and dust collection systems for a fully automated process.
