Anderson Mass 5
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Key Specifications
Tool Capacity
application
table configuration
table style
zones
table width
How much does the Anderson Mass 5 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Anderson Mass 5 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The Anderson Mass 5 is a large open-gantry 5-axis machine for composites and aluminum. It is built to size: the table is listed at 3000 - 6000 mm (118 - 236 in) wide and 6000 - 16000 mm (236 - 630 in) long, with a Z stroke of 1000 - 3000 mm (39.3 - 118 in). The head tilts ± 100° in B and rotates ± 200° in C.
Those ranges mean there is no single Mass 5. A machine at the small end of the table has a third of the Z stroke of one at the large end, and the two will differ in weight, footprint and foundation. None of that is in Anderson's table, which gives no weight, floor area or rapid rate in a usable unit. Treat the page as a description of what can be ordered and get the figures for the quoted size in writing.
The table itself is open, flat steel with T slots, in 1 zone. That is a fixture table. Trim tools, moulds and holding frames bolt down to it, and a vacuum prep kit is an option for shops that hold parts by vacuum. X and Y are rack driven, which is what makes the long travels practical, and Z runs on a ball screw.
Spindle choices are 12 HP, 18 HP or 24 HP on HSK 63F at 22000 rpm, or a 25 HP Vector spindle on HSK 63E at 18000 rpm. The tool changer is listed as ATC : 10, 12, 16, 20 or Ranrob : 12, 16, 20, 32. Control is FANUC 31i or SIEMENS 840D. Barriers and a safety fence are optional, tool holders are included, and remote internet diagnostics are listed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Application | Composites/Aluminum |
| Table Configuration | Open Gantry |
| Table Style | open, flat steel, T slot |
| Zones | 1 zone |
| Table Width | 3000 - 6000 mm (118 - 236 in) |
| Table Length | 6000 - 16000 mm (236 - 630 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1000 - 3000 mm (39.3 - 118 in) |
| B Axis Range | ± 100° |
| C Axis Range | ± 200° |
| CNC Control | FANUC 31i or SIEMENS 840D |
| Router Spindle | 12 HP, 18 HP, 24 HP (HSK 63F, 22000 rpm); 25 HP Vector (HSK 63E, 18000 rpm) |
| Tool Capacity | ATC : 10, 12, 16, 20; Ranrob : 12, 16, 20, 32 |
| Barriers | optional |
| Vacuum Prep Kit | optional |
| Vacuum Pump | 10, 25, 40, 50 HP (options) |
| Safety Fence | optional |
| X Drive System | Rack |
| Y Drive System | Rack |
| Z Drive System | Ball Screw |
| Remote Internet Diagnostics | yes |
| Tool Holders | included |
Specifications sourced from andersonamerica.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Table from 3000 - 6000 mm (118 - 236 in) wide and 6000 - 16000 mm (236 - 630 in) long, built to the order
- Z stroke of 1000 - 3000 mm (39.3 - 118 in) for deep moulds and tall trim fixtures
- B axis of ± 100° and C axis of ± 200° on the head
- Choice of FANUC 31i or SIEMENS 840D control
- Spindles from 12 HP to 24 HP on HSK 63F, or a 25 HP Vector spindle on HSK 63E
Limitations
- No weight, floor area or accuracy figures are published; they depend on the size ordered
- The rapid rate rows carry a unit that cannot be read reliably, so travel speeds must come from the quotation
- Barriers, the safety fence and the vacuum prep kit are optional
- Top spindle speed is 22000 rpm, and the 25 HP Vector spindle is limited to 18000 rpm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Anderson lists the table width as 3000 - 6000 mm (118 - 236 in) and the length as 6000 - 16000 mm (236 - 630 in). The standard Z stroke is 1000 - 3000 mm (39.3 - 118 in). The page describes the design as modular and available in a range of formats and sizes.
02
The table lists B at ± 100° and C at ± 200°. With a tilting and rotating head over a fixed open table, the part stays still and the spindle moves around it, which suits large or heavy workpieces that cannot be tilted.
03
The router spindle row lists 12 HP, 18 HP and 24 HP versions on HSK 63F at 22000 rpm, and a 25 HP Vector spindle on HSK 63E at 18000 rpm. The automatic tool changer is listed as ATC : 10, 12, 16, 20 and Ranrob : 12, 16, 20, 32. Tool holders are included.
04
FANUC 31i or SIEMENS 840D. Anderson also lists remote internet diagnostics and Ethernet options for remote technical support. The choice between the two controls usually follows what a shop's programmers and post-processors already support.
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